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Old 02-15-2008, 02:56 PM
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The motor ended up being a 370 CI industrial.. which they started using circa 1980.. the build date on this was late 79 and the 370 was actually spec'd on the orginal build order sheet.. which I ended up getting form the original fire company/owner
we had a '79 f-600 with 370 that was ordered early march of '79
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Can anyone tell me the correct gap spec for the 370... I have the factory shop manual and it does not say,,,go figure...

how about 0032 to 035 as a guess?

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the 370 started in 1979. mine are gapped at .045 as it is electronic ignition.
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A quick google search brings up


http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...-up-specs.html
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I did google it.. all I could find was a 1987 at .044.. I wasnt sure if that was the same as 1979....
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Still looks as sexy as the day it was put in service if you ask me!!!!!!! Sweet truck!!!!!!!!
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just wait until it arises again.. I have the tank and hose reels off,, the rear box,,, I have redone the fuel system...

but the truck is coming down to every last nut and bolt and put back together ... new

If it would stop raining.. and that wont be for a week.. Ill have deconstruction pictures.. what a neat truck under all that stuff
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except for the speed limited box under the dash, the distributor, ignition module, coil, wireset, cap/rotor and plugs are the same as any 460 in a pickup. 44/45 is typical. I cant find my book that has them listed, but I'm sure its .044.
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I concur....044 it is...

New plugs helped a bunch (fire trucks typically get loaded up from pumping)

If it would stop raining for an hour Id take the thing up on the freeway and get it hot and clean it out.. alas.. looks like a week or so of solid wet stuff

Next step...
Weld up some dash holes.. and reshoot the interior in factory silver.. which just happens to match rustoleum aluminum really close.. good enough to pass
I found shifter boots after lots of searching.. the tranny boot was expensive (50) and the transfer case ones ended up being (30) or so.. ouch.. but "very purdy"
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I concur....044 it is...

New plugs helped a bunch (fire trucks typically get loaded up from pumping)

If it would stop raining for an hour Id take the thing up on the freeway and get it hot and clean it out.. alas.. looks like a week or so of solid wet stuff

Next step...
Weld up some dash holes.. and reshoot the interior in factory silver.. which just happens to match rustoleum aluminum really close.. good enough to pass
I found shifter boots after lots of searching.. the tranny boot was expensive (50) and the transfer case ones ended up being (30) or so.. ouch.. but "very purdy"
Here's a suggestion.

You can order a CD version of the 1973/79 Ford HEAVY Truck Parts catalog from hipoparts.com. Also sold on ebay. The cost is around $25.00.

No more searching for part numbers, specs, or illustrations...the parts catalog has it all.
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Early on I bought that.. many of the numbers have been superseded... and most of the soft parts have long since gone to after market...

but its neat to see what was available...
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I drove mine today, nice day, with ice storm in the forecast for next few days I had to get my fix.


I love driving that thing, I need to drive it to work more often.
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your truck needs to have close relative close by to properly bond with your family...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...NA:MOTORS:1123

2 hrs left... $1500
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I know that truck... ex cdf green.... I hate it when they say "almost rust free"..it conjures up blisters under the paint

but right about now.. I understand every aspect of a ford f 600....
if it would just stop raining Id get some pictures...

I bet that thing went to auction at under 1000.00... and some of the equipment is gone.. the portable fire pump....

see me in a week for pics....
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Well..Im back at it.. I now have the truck down to cab and chassis.. it was a boatload of work but Im there..the truck is definitely peppy now..... this week I will remove the fire pump and shorten the chassis... then the real fun can begin

The cummins will be coming apart for a look see to make sure it is excellent.. new gaskets etc...

Does anyone know if the cab mounts are the same as the lt duty?.. I want to put new polys under the truck while I have it down this far..

things Im looking at

super singles and 52 inch military michelins.. from USA 6 x 6

yes pics.. I know.. the WIFE is going to get some tomorrow
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