Installed a new 7 pin trailer wiring connector. Just waiting for the brake controller to show up before I start a new thread on the install.

Pulled one of my rear 9 inch axles and found out I have 28 spline axles. My 4 retainer plate nuts are 3/4 inch and the bolts are 1/2 inch, any body know the torque value?

Hey I just did the same thing on Saturday! Looking forward to that thread, I plan to install a break controller as well :-X22

Been working on the front axle for about a week now. Pulled it to do new bushings and inner seals.

Since we are waiting on a new spring cup we decided to paint almost everything we've pulled off.

Radius arms, radius arm caps. axle, springs, spring seats etc...
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a513418c43.jpg
Radius arms.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1fe6a1fc1f.jpg
Axle (pumpkin)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6742cf0364.jpg
Innards
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7766e1432e.jpg
Old axle seal

Got the old seals out tonight. Plan tomorrow is to clean the tubes, install new seals and button it all up.

If my part comes in tomorrow afternoon, will also start with busing install and getting the axle back under the truck.

Removed this crap from the driver's side vent.

A month or so ago, I had to replace the heater core. While doing so, I removed the vent plate on the passenger side. I removed more than a handful of debris.

The drivers side required that I first remove the emergency brake, which then allowed me access to the mounting screws. After removing the vent assembly, once again, I pulled all this debris out of the vent well.

Fortunately, there was no rust in either of the wells.

Pat

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5801e76eab.jpg

And this boys and girls is why our cowls and floors rot beyond repair.........

ptjsk you really need to read this thread. Scroll down to post #19 and the TADA sound will go off in the back ground.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...cowl-area.html

Just in case it does not.

[QUOTE=77&79F250;18712031]ptjsk you really need to read this thread. Scroll down to post #19 and the TADA sound will go off in the back ground.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...cowl-area.html

I like it!!! Thanks!

Pat

SHAME ON YOU.....
That was the nesting spot for the Fordimus Pestimus Nocturnus A VERY rare and endangered creature. This photo is out there on the net now... for ALL to see.....SO....
You can expect a visit from PETA, the ASPCA and the US Humane Society forthwith....

:-D

LOL! I'll be expecting their visit!

Finally Got Er Done!
 

After a little over a week, we got the front axle buttoned up and reinstalled.

New inner axle seals
C bushings
Radius arm bushings
Painted as much as we could

Next up is to finish fitting/trimming the vinyl flooring and figure out why the Carter 1bbl wants to leak. And install front drive shaft.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2edc4b0a88.jpg
Before
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2671e0b34d.jpg
Before
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ebdd56d34d.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4420ce6dab.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9f69dd98aa.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1fff006dad.jpg

Great progress!
Looks like your plan is on the right track!

:-X22

Bit the bullet and replaced that weak, leaking power steering pump. What a difference. Money I didn't have well spent.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f3822704ee.jpg

Request where you got this pump and bracket? That's on a 351M/400, right?

got all new brakes from JBG. including full set of the SS brake lines. new calipers also.