The "Mule" Build
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From: Richland, WA
Have you tested that dipstick adapter? In your picture it looks like the backing plate will not allow the dipstick to enter the pan. You can see how I cut a slot in the one I made here... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17022037
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
Have you tested that dipstick adapter? In your picture it looks like the backing plate will not allow the dipstick to enter the pan. You can see how I cut a slot in the one I made here... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17022037
Good catch, I'll check it out thanks.
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Those brewskeys ain't going to drink themselves lol.
Dip stick did go in, so no dropping the pan.
Hopefully i start installing the engine tomorrow or over the weekend, still need to repaint the block Amarillo to match the heads.
Dip stick did go in, so no dropping the pan.
Hopefully i start installing the engine tomorrow or over the weekend, still need to repaint the block Amarillo to match the heads.
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No good deed goes unpunished! I was afraid it would rust as soon as it was installed. I'll go ahead and get it.
Keep up the work on getting your truck back together. I'm doing a whole home remodel job and know it's sometimes hard to stay motivated.
Keep up the work on getting your truck back together. I'm doing a whole home remodel job and know it's sometimes hard to stay motivated.
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
Easy there, I live in a very dry climate, not sure it will pan out in wet/snowy areas or with salt
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Engine is in, primed the oil pump, filled oil gallery's and hpop reservoir, 3-4 seconds of cranking and started right up, stopped it immediately as I have no radiator on it yet, but for the few seconds it ran it sounded really good.
Tomorrow I'll install the radiator, fan clutch, add coolant and start the break in.
Tomorrow I'll install the radiator, fan clutch, add coolant and start the break in.
