New member, new toy: 54 F-250
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05-24-2007, 11:44 AM
#17
05-24-2007, 12:34 PM
Yes, the sintered bronze filter in the carb tends to varnish up if it sits too long. An inline filter between the tank and pump and between the pump and carb is definite overkill and can cause more problems with pressure drop than it would solve. If you are worried about the pump adding gunk, replace the pump or the diaphram instead.
Another mistake is to use too small an inline filter. I like to use one about 1 1/4" in diameter x 2" long, and always clear rather than opaque or metal cased so I can see the fuel flowing thru the filter. Makes it easy to see discoloration from contaminants and even water droplets in the gas.
Another mistake is to use too small an inline filter. I like to use one about 1 1/4" in diameter x 2" long, and always clear rather than opaque or metal cased so I can see the fuel flowing thru the filter. Makes it easy to see discoloration from contaminants and even water droplets in the gas.
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05-24-2007, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Welcome to the board!!
Pretty nice lookign truck, congrats on the score! Slap a set of chrome wheels on there and start driving the tar out of it
Bobby
Pretty nice lookign truck, congrats on the score! Slap a set of chrome wheels on there and start driving the tar out of it
Bobby
I definitely would like to find some different wheels for it, although I'm not sure if I want chrome.. I think I've heard the 8 lug pattern from the newer trucks is the same, would be nice to find some takeoffs for cheap. If not, I'll just clean up the wheels that are on there and paint them red or something.
Marc
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05-24-2007, 09:28 PM
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05-24-2007, 09:32 PM
Originally Posted by tripice351
Thanks!
I definitely would like to find some different wheels for it, although I'm not sure if I want chrome.. I think I've heard the 8 lug pattern from the newer trucks is the same, would be nice to find some takeoffs for cheap. If not, I'll just clean up the wheels that are on there and paint them red or something.
Marc
I definitely would like to find some different wheels for it, although I'm not sure if I want chrome.. I think I've heard the 8 lug pattern from the newer trucks is the same, would be nice to find some takeoffs for cheap. If not, I'll just clean up the wheels that are on there and paint them red or something.
Marc
I know how that goes. A set of beauty rings and some chrome lug nuts would go along ways to spruce it up also.
Bobby
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05-25-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Marc,
I know how that goes. A set of beauty rings and some chrome lug nuts would go along ways to spruce it up also.
Bobby
I know how that goes. A set of beauty rings and some chrome lug nuts would go along ways to spruce it up also.
Bobby
Thanks!
Marc
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05-25-2007, 03:27 PM
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05-26-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Welcome to FTE
The button on the floor is the dimmer switch for the headlights. When the switch goes bad, the headlights will go off when the button is depressed, that might be why it's disconnected. Originally the bed wood was painted body color. New bed wood is available from FTE sponsors. The heater is a factory original, and was an extra cost accessory back then. Was the truck originally red? If so, someone did a pretty good masking job...even protecting the decal on the inside of the glove box door. Dovetone Grey was a factory color in 1954. The paint code on the VIN plate is: E. There were two reds available: Lancer Maroon (J), and Torch Red (R). The maroon was darker. The Custom Cabs came with a left armrest (the right side was an option, as was a right side sunvisor!), but no door panels were offered then. Painted metal was it!
hipoparts.com sells a CD of the 1948/56 truck parts catalog, a shop manual is available from faxonautolit.com (in Riverside CA)
The button on the floor is the dimmer switch for the headlights. When the switch goes bad, the headlights will go off when the button is depressed, that might be why it's disconnected. Originally the bed wood was painted body color. New bed wood is available from FTE sponsors. The heater is a factory original, and was an extra cost accessory back then. Was the truck originally red? If so, someone did a pretty good masking job...even protecting the decal on the inside of the glove box door. Dovetone Grey was a factory color in 1954. The paint code on the VIN plate is: E. There were two reds available: Lancer Maroon (J), and Torch Red (R). The maroon was darker. The Custom Cabs came with a left armrest (the right side was an option, as was a right side sunvisor!), but no door panels were offered then. Painted metal was it!
hipoparts.com sells a CD of the 1948/56 truck parts catalog, a shop manual is available from faxonautolit.com (in Riverside CA)
Last edited by 1952henry; 05-26-2007 at 02:09 PM.
#26
05-27-2007, 09:22 PM
Originally Posted by 1952henry
Did the upholstered door panels go away in 53-54? The 51-52 Five Star Extra cabs had the vinyl covered door panels with arm rests on both sides. Just wondering.
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