Ok guys, I am going to sticky this thread. We need a good up to date grouping of threads on tech info put in this forum.

lets not let this thread get to long or I will have to close it so no one can add to it. Too many non tech posts make it unyielding.

 

Can other people add to this? If not feel free to get rid of this post.

I've had a few people ask me about the HID conversion I did, so here are the links

Rectangle Housing: Sealed Beam Housing H6054 8" x 6" Square - Euro Effects
Standard HID Kit: H4 HID Conversion Kits - Products - BlindingHID.com
Bi-Xenon (hi/lo) HID Kit: Bi-Xenon HID Conversion Kit (Hi/Lo) | Xenon Gas H.I.D Conversion Kit | Auto Lamp Lighting

I'll do a write up if need be


Jameson

 

If you can do a nice write up with those links, I can add it to this adn keep everything clean. write it, post it and let me know.

 

2X....Rather than links to products, the idea here is to provide FTE'ers on tech threads/write ups/personal how-tos, and tech articles.

I plan to update the compilation every month or so.

 

I do have a link for this request. I'll post it below & I also request HIO to add this link when he updates this thread again.

Here is the link to a 351M/400 ZF5 swap thread from the 1980-1986 truck forum made by Gary Lewis: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-zf5-swap.html

 

Didn't see any front Dana 60 stuff so here is my current thread for parts and steering on mine.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15440968

 

All the above stuff is super awesome thanks to HIO Silver and here is some Dana 60 and then some for ya.

BillaVista.com-Dana 60 Front Axle Bible Tech Article by BillaVista

BillaVista.com - Offroad & 4X4 Tech Articles by BillaVista

 

Wrote this up for the Crew Cab guys for door alignment:


Here is "a way"

Place vehicle on level pavement
Bolt up door hinges loosely so the door can move
Slowly close the door you may have to pick it up and wiggle a bit
Using wedges etc set door space tolerances, up and down by readjusting the striker
Once you are happy with the placement use two magnetic levels
place them on the outside of the door perpendicular to each other
Make sure the bubbles are centered
Open the doors just enough to get to the hinges with a wrench
using milk crates etc. recreate the position until the bubbles are centered (PITA!!)
Once centered lock down bolts but do not torque or overly tighten
(Some people like to start here) Close the door, it will be a little off
use a protected levering device to push/slide/wiggle the door in place that last little bit
Carefully open the door and torque down the bolts
Not right? loosen bolts slightly and reapply leverage

 

I found this drawing of a hydro-boost set up. Thought this thread could gain from it.
https://www.performanceonline.com/bl...lation-layout/

 

Here is a great link for the alternator swap to 3 gen covers F series and Bronco
Ford Alternator Upgrade for More Battery Charging Power

 

See here for a set of "master" rod & jet charts for tuning Edelbrock Performer (AFB) Carburetors: Edelbrock Performer Rod & Jet Master Charts

 

I'm back...

PART ONE

Bumpside / Dentside Rebuild Guidelines: Step-by Step

VIN & Warranty Plate Decoder 67-72 Bumpsides 73-79 Dentsides

3G 130-amp Alternator Retrofit
FTE Thread 3G Retrofit
FSB Full-Size Bronco 3G Retrofit
FSB Thread 3G Alternator
3G Alternator Upgrade - Four Wheeler
Keep your ammeter with a PA Performance's Voltage Regulator!

Power Steering/Brakes/Disc Brake Swaps
4WD
Crazy96863's 76-79 4x4 PS steering box conversion for 73-75 F100/F150 4x4s
Classic Broncos D44 Drum to Disc
FTE Thread: 73-75 PS Swap
FTE Thread: tpdaniel's 74 F250 4x4 using 78-79 PS Gear
Pirate 4x4 Thread: 9-inch Rear Discs for Under $100
James Duff Enterprises Dana 44 Front & Rear Disc Brake Kits
67-75 Benchworks F100 4x4 Power Steering Conversion
67-72,73-76 Integral PS Conversion Tech Article
Bulletproof Steering Systems- Tie Rods & Drag Links
Hydroboost Brakes Diagram

2WD
Fordification: Installing Disc Brakes on Your 2WD Pickup

General
TSM Manufacturing: Ford 9-inch Rear Disc Brake Kits
CVF Racing: Ford FE with GM Saginaw PS Pump & Alternator Brackets
Flyboy's '69 F250 Disc Brake Conversion
Robroy's '72 F250 Disc Brake Conversion
67+ Ford Disc/Drum Brake Pressure Differential Switch Kit
Pressure Differential Switch Lock Tool
How-to: 67-78 Disc/Drum Pressure Differential Valve Rebuild Parts & Seals

2WD to 4WD Conversion
4WOR Project: 4x4 Conversion - Three-Link Conversion, Coilovers, Dodge NP205, GM Dana 44
FTE Thread: Quadrazer's F350- 2WD to 4WD Conversion...
Four Wheeler: Project Two-By Four (4WD Conversion)
Four Wheeler: Three-link Front Suspension & Coilovers

New Process/Transmissions/Doublers/Transfer Cases
Offroad Designs: NP203/205 Doubler
FSB Thread: NP203/205 Doubler
NP-205 Rebuild Guide with Lots of Pictures
Midwest Transmission Center - NP205 Parts & Rebuilds

Tranny Swaps/Retrofits/Clutch Upgrades
Wilcap Co. Engine to Transmission Adapters
FTE Thread: Gary Lewis' ZF5 to a 351M/400 (4WD)
E4OD to 460 (2WD) - Custom Classic Trucks
Speed Gems (Formerly Bendtsen's) Ford Engine to Transmission Adapters
Bruce Couture's Modern Driveline - T5z, Tremec TKO, TKX, and T-56
Co425's Clutch & Brake Pedal Ballbearing Clutch Pedal Shaft Conversion
Mustang Steve Ballbearing Clutch Pedal Shaft Conversion
PATC Speedometer Adapters/Correction

Dana 44
BC Bronco How-To Links
Dana Axles Info at The Ranger Station
Mr. N's Dana 44 info page (Web Archive)
Low-Buck Dana 44 Rebuild

Dana 60
FTE Thread: SuperDuty93
WFO Concepts: Dana 60 Parts and Service
BillaVista Dana 60 Front Axle Bible
BillaVista Offroad Tech Articles
Hydroboost Brakes Diagram

Prerunners & 2WD Lift Info
Autofab Suspension Lifts for 2WD 65-79 Ford Trucks
FTE Thread: ChaseTruck754's 74 F-100 Prerunner Build
76hauler's lifted 2WD F-250

Lowering, IFS, IRS & Suspension Related
Flyboy2610's DIY: Replacing King Pins & Bushings (LOTS of pics!)
Fatman Fabrications MII IFS Installation
Fatman Fabrications Bolt-on Axle Flip
DJM Suspension - Lowering I-beams & Components
FTE: AIM/DJM Lowering Thread
Bilstein Shocks & PN Info for Dentsides
FTE Thread: Chocko's 79 LWB F100
Airbagit.com Axle Flip Kit
Airbagit.com F250 Dropped I-Beams
Paul Horton's Welder Series - DIY Mustang II IFS Components
Mustang II IFS Kits
Jaguar XJ6 IFS Swap into an F-100
Team 321's 89-97 Cougar/T-bird/Lincoln MN-12 Independent Rear Suspension Kit
Team 321's 89-97 Cougar/T-bird/Lincoln IRS Installation Article
XClassic Trucks Magazine Thread: MN-12 IRS Retrofit
Fordification Thread: Spring Hanger Flip Pics
Fordification: Spring Hanger Flip - Pictorial
Fordification Thread: Spring Hanger Flip Shimming
Fordification Bumpside Thread: Details on Long Bed Pinion Angles After Full Spring Hanger Flip
FTE DIY Fabrication! Axle Flip Saddles and Shock Bracket Extensions Drawings with Dimensions
Roadkill Customs Wheel, Tire, and Fitment Info
Bolt Pattern Cross Reference & Wheel Sizes

Crown Victoria/IFS Subframe Retrofit
FTE Thread: davewild's '78 F150
FTE Thread: elgemcdlf's '70 F100 CV IFS & MN-12 IRS
Fordification Thread: Crown Vic in a '71 F100
Fordification Thread: JG_F100's '72 LWB to SWB Conversion & CV Retrofit
FTE Thread: CarCrafter's 67 F100
FTE Thread: RockntheHawk's 77 F100

Electric Fans/Cooling Upgrades
Ford Muscle: Lincoln Mark VIII Retrofit
Fordification Thread: Lincoln Mark VIII/T-bird Two-Speed Fan Installation
Pro-Touring.com Thread: Mark VIII fan & SPAL Controller
Mark VIII Fan Installation
The Fan Man - Electric Fans & Controllers
Nasty Z28 Thread: Budget Dual Electric Fan Controller Set Up
FTE Thread: akforceten's 1972 F250
Centech Fan Controllers
FE Clutch Fan Installation: Hayden 2710 & Derale 17118

Electrical + Ignition
Centech Wiring Harnesses- Early Broncos & Ford 60-80 Ford Trucks
FTE Build Thread: Custom Gauge Cluster by kwe45919
FTE: 73-79 Electrical and Wiring Thread by Ted74Ford
Ford F-Series Power Window Kit
RobbMc Performance Mini-Starters
Duraspark II Specifications & Applications 76-79
Recurving the Ford Duraspark Distributor
Duraspark II Wiring Diagram
Ford Muscle Article: Duraspark II Upgrades
FTE How-to: Relocating the Ignition control Module
How-To: Sunpro Gauge Retrofit into Bumpside Instrument Panel
FTE How-To: Manual to Electric Fuel Tank Selector Switch
Retrofitting Cruise Control for Cable-driven Speedometers
Fordification: 73-79 Wiring Diagrams
'79 Truck Pin-Outs, Circuit Numbers, and Wires By Color ID

Dual Battery Systems
4Crawler Cheap Trick: Dual Batteries
FSB Thread: Dual Batteries
FTE Thread: Dual Battery Installation By NBC_Steve
Hellroaring Battery Isolators

Lighting
FTE How-To BY Jgavac: HID Headlight Conversion
Pirate 4x4: DIY High-powered LED Light Bar
Bus Depot Budget H4 Euro (Round) Headlights - Low-Buck!
FTE Tech Article: Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights (Headlight Harness)
Nasty Z28 Thread: DIY Headlight Harness Upgrade
Halo Headlights
FTE How-To: FordIowan's Low-Buck LED Lamp Modifications
FTE How-To: grnlzrd's Side Marker Light Modification Using LED Strip Lights
Hi-Po Parts LED Gauge Light Conversion Kits
LED Retrofits, a Bulb Replacement Guide

Interior & Convenience
SMS Auto Fabrics - OEM / Restoration Interior Upholstery
FTE: Bronco Bucket Seats in a Dentside
A1 Electric's Power Windows for 73-79 Dents + 78-79 Broncos
FTE Thread: Bumpside DIN Chassis Sound System Installation
FTE How-To: Manual to Electric Fuel Tank Selector Switch
Retrofitting Cruise Control for Cable-driven Speedometers
FTE Ranger429 Tilt Column Conversion with a Manual Transmission
FTE Ranger429 Tilt Column Conversion (More Info)
Fordification: 3-point Seat Belt Retrofit/Installation
FTE: Gearshift & Cup Holder Console Build
FTE How-To: co425's Dash Bezel Silver Trim Restoration

Exterior, Body, & Paint
67-72 Bumpside Exploded Drawings & Schematics
73-79 Ford Truck VIN Look-up, Body Builders Layouts, Application Charts, & Wiring Diagrams
Low-Buck Rust Removal Using Electrolysis
Autofab Body Components
US Body.com - Fiberglass cabs, fenders, bedsides
UP22.com Fiberglass Cowl Induction Hoods for Dentsides
Al's DIY Bedliner
Monstaliner DIY Roll-on Bed Liner
Fordification Thread: JG_F100's '72 LWB to SWB Conversion & CV Retrofit
Aftermarket Auto Emblems & Decals- Letters,Numbers, Logos
HIO Silver's Grill Insert Paint Technique
Auto, Truck, Fleet Paint Database & Cross Reference = PPG, Dupont,Martin Senour, Sherwin-Williams
FTE: Hood Adjustment Guidelines by c0425
FTE: Foldable Canvas Camper Top by Softopper (Thanks Justice1736!)
FTE How-To: How to Re-Key Door Locks by Duckmang
FTE How-to: Bumper Mod for a Body Lift
Tbear's Modern Wiper Arm Mod Using 91-96 F150 Arms
FTE: How to Mount a Tailgate Decor Panel by TwoFifty
FTE How-To: earthquake68's '79 to '77 & Earlier Grill Shell Swap
FTE How-To: Fix Your Floppy Grill Inserts
Bumpside OEM Wood Side Boards, Farm & Ranch Rack
Frame Horn/Bumper Mount Mod After a Body Lift
FTE How-To: buckin69bronco's Quad 7-inch Headlight Mod
FTE Thread: The Weight of Body Parts

DIY Fun Stuff
FTE How-To: Custom Bullet Door Locks (from live ammo) by phathom
FTE How-To: Billiard Ball Shift *****
FTE Build: RonaldN0519's A-pillar Triple Gauge Pod
FTE's co425's Headliner on the Cheap!
FTE Thread: Modified/Custom Instrument Cluster
FTE Thread: New Gauge Cluster by kwe45919

 

PART TWO

Engine Related/Builds
FTE Thread: Mint's Autolite 2100/4100 Carb Inlet Repair
Cool and Custom Lo-Buck Cold Air Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner
How-To: Custom Engine Accessory Brackets
FTE How-to: Relocating the Ignition Control Module
Carburetor Choke Questions & Answers by fmc400
Remflex Exhaust Gaskets.. THICK
SCE Premium Engine Gaskets
Sanderson Street Rod & Tight Fit Headers

Fuel System Related
Affordable Ford TBI Fuel Injection
CPP's In-Bed Fuel Filler Door Modification
Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
FTE Thread: 22-gallon Rear Fuel Tank Conversion (Bumpside)
Bobbyford's 22-gallon Rear Fuel Tank Conversion (Bumpside)
65-68 Fuel Tank Swap & Bumper Fueling Door
TP Daniel's 72-80 International Scout Rear Fuel Tank Conversion
Edelbrock Carburetion - Rods and Jets Charts

ENGINE BUILDS
... Engine Cores, Planning & Research, Picking a Machine Shop, and More
Build Your First Engine (Archived from Carcraft Magazine)
... How to Engine Rebuild for Cheap!
FTE Members'Engine Compartments!

351M/400
Meyer Precision Automotive Machining: 351M/400 Specialist
351M/400 Parts Reference
Hot Rod: 500 HP & 565 Ft.Lbs. from a 400M
351M-400M Block Ford V8 Workshop
Manual Trans Bellhousing Modification for 460 Swap

352/360/390/427/428 FE Series
FE Clutch Fan Conversion
FE Exhaust Manifolds and Why You Probably Want Headers
How to ID a 360FE vs 390FE
Hot Rod Magazine: Build a Low-Buck Street/Strip FE
Ford FE.com: 332-428 FE Engine Forum
Sanderson Shorty Headers FF427 Reference Pics
Doug Thorley FE Headers
Barry Rabotnik's Survival Motorsports- FE Engines & High Performance Parts
Ford FE Smog-Legal Horsepower,Part I
Ford FE Smog-Legal Horsepower, Part II

429/460
Ford 460 Build: 500 HP-CarCraft Magazine
Off the Shelf Ford 460 - Popular Hot Rodding
545 CI Stroker - Custom Classic Trucks
460 Big Block Build Part 1- Bottom End
460 Big Block Build Part 2- Top End
460 Big Block Build Part 3, Break-in & Dyno

Parts Vendors & Resources
TABCO Inc.- US Made!Replacement Sheetmetal & Parts
Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
National Parts Depot:Ford Truck Parts & Accessories | 1948-1979
MAC's Antique Auto Parts
Blue Oval Truck Parts
Jeff's Bronco Graveyard
LMC Truck - Ford Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
The Early Ford Store-San Dimas,CA
Truck & Car Shop (Orange, CA): 48-86 Ford Trucks, 66-86 Ford Bronco
C&G Early Ford Parts: 32-79 Ford Trucks (Escondido,CA)
Sacramento Vintage Ford
Flashback F-100s: 48-2008 Ford Truck Parts
Vintage Pickup Truck Parts & Restoration Resources Directory
Green Sales Company - Vintage NOS & OEM Parts

Summit Racing
Jeg's
Speedway Motors, Street Rod & High Performance Parts
RockAuto Auto & Truck Parts
Barry Rabotnick's Survival Motorsports - Ford FE Engine Specialists
Eaton Detroit Springs - Stock & Custom Coils and Leaf Packs
Carolina Machine Engines-Rebuilt Long & Short Blocks
Domestic Carburetors at Carburetors & More,La Porte, TX
Daytona Carburetor Parts Co - Restored, Rebuilt, & Parts Source, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Carburetors Unlimited - New, Rebuilt, and Carburetor Parts, Auburn, WA
Centech Wiring Harnesses - Early Broncos & 60-80 Ford Trucks
Shock Warehouse
Inline Tube -The brake plumbing experts
Benchworks Steering
Red-Head Steering Gears, Seattle WA
Borgeson Universal Steering Components
Moog Suspension & Steering Components
AKH Vintage Truck Wheels

TCP Global Autobody Paintguns, Primers, Paints & Supplies
Autobody Toolmart- Tools, Dent Repair, and Paint Supplies
Del City Quality Automotive & Electrical Supplies
AMK Restoration Fasteners - Clips, Bolts, Screws, Engine Hardware, Fittings, Pins, Gromments, Seals Spacers
The Bolt Depot- Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners Online
Fastronix Continuous Duty Solenoids
Aircraft Spruce- Aviation Hardware & Supplies
Kano Labs - Kroil Lubricants & Penetrants
Cosmoline Rust Preventative
Dorman Products.. gets your *** out of a bind!

 

Nice drawing. The only thing that I would add is this: Don't 'T' the return lines to the pump. Get a pump reservoir that has dual return line fittings. That is important with these systems.