I am being given a 47 F2 (3/4 ton I am told) that has sat for about 40 years.

I have seen the outside but haven't had a chance to look at the engine. What engine options would it have? Would it definitely be a v8 or could it be a straight 6?

Also, once I get it where do I start? Do I just try to see if the engine will turn by hand and if not try to get it un-seized. Once I do that, carb, plugs, coil battery, and try to get it to fire (run gas from hose rather than tank)?

What is the best place or places for parts for this year model (seems like it is the last model before Ford changed up a lot of things).

 

I've been working on a 41 truck with V8 that last ran in 1964. Things I've done, in roughly this order:

Verified the engine wasn't seized.

Got a new battery, new 1/0 battery cables, and installed a battery disconnect.

Checked compression and found it only had compression in 3 cylinders.

Pulled the heads and freed up the stuck valves with Marvel Mystery Oil. Had the heads machined as they were slightly warped.

Pulled the intake manifold and saw that everything look OK.

Put it back together with new plug wires, distributor parts, coil and plugs.

Cleaned, etched, and coated the inside of the gas tank after patching a couple of small holes with JB Weld on the outside. Then painted the outside and re-installed the tank.

Examined the wiring and repaired the worst bits of it. I will go back and do more later.

Also drain and flush the oil for the crankcase, transmission and differential.

I still have to figure out what is wrong with the brakes but it should soon be ready for the highway.

 

F2 didn't come out until '48. Your truck is likely a 1 Ton as they didn't make a 3/4 ton in that series. Your truck could have either a 6 or a V-8. Either one was a fixed size and horsepower; no options. As far as getting it running is concerned, 47 COE has pretty much outlined what you could expect from an engine sitting for years. But sometimes you luck out and find out that it will start right up. I might add that if the latter occurs you might want to go out and buy a lottery ticket because your luck is definitely on the upswing.

 

welcome to Fte
as others have said it could have been a flat six 226 or the v8 239.

Ive got an extra of each that im needing to move along. ..

goos luck, keep us posted and post some pictures of your truck when you can

 

Here is what I have for pictures.

 

This truck is a 1948 or newer truck. You need to jump to that forum. One of those guys will be able to help you out.