Initial inspection checklist
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Initial inspection checklist
I was wondering if anyone on the forums had an initial checklist they would run through on a newly acquired truck. I have decided to dive in and buy a '66 F100, which will be arriving sometime at the end of next week. I know from the previous owner a few things are needed, ex. brake pads, but how you would you go about giving it a good 'going over'? This has been a daily driver going about 15 miles each way for the last couple of years for this guy so it's not a if led dweller that needs to get cranked for the first time in years, but I figure it is best to go over everything that I should.
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Before I start a new (old) vehicle, I like to look at all the things that might hurt it, and then the things that might hurt me! So I first look at all the fluids: coolant, engine oil, transmission, differential, brake fluid, power steering fluid (if applicable), gasoline tank if the engine has been sitting more than a couple of months. Fuel leaks? Do the vacuum lines look sound? Pull the distributor cap and check the points and condenser if original ignition.
Pull the spark plugs and see how they look. You might even pull the rocker covers and see how things look under there. Then check the steering for tightness/slop & nasty noises, brakes for pad/shoe wear, leaking wheel cylinders and master cylinder, suspension for slop and tiredness (shocks) and "wornoutness" (bushings and springs). Wheel bearings? Tire wear may hint at some problems, too. While you're at it, look for rust and poorly done repairs. Also look at your wiring. Is it in good condition or are there bare wires and rats nests (real and figurative) in there? Don't need any short circuits or fires today, thanks. These are just some ideas. Others will probably have their favorites and stuff I have forgotten. Hope this helps.
Pull the spark plugs and see how they look. You might even pull the rocker covers and see how things look under there. Then check the steering for tightness/slop & nasty noises, brakes for pad/shoe wear, leaking wheel cylinders and master cylinder, suspension for slop and tiredness (shocks) and "wornoutness" (bushings and springs). Wheel bearings? Tire wear may hint at some problems, too. While you're at it, look for rust and poorly done repairs. Also look at your wiring. Is it in good condition or are there bare wires and rats nests (real and figurative) in there? Don't need any short circuits or fires today, thanks. These are just some ideas. Others will probably have their favorites and stuff I have forgotten. Hope this helps.
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While your at it, check the core support for rust, cab mounts all four for rust. floor pans and all mounting areas. Check to see if cab is tilted more on one side or the other, (cab mounts) then do all of what's been mentioned.
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