LETS SEE YOUR 67 TO 72 PICK UP
#950
11-15-2017, 05:33 AM
#954
11-16-2017, 06:18 AM
Cargo Master
#955
11-16-2017, 07:29 AM
Fleet Mechanic
#956
11-23-2017, 10:37 AM
Hi Guys, got a lot of work done on the '68. Swapped the pumpkin out on the differential, it was a 4.10 put in another pumpkin 3.40. Truck runs great, no real drop in acceleration, it's slight nothing drastic. Got the feeder tube soldered into the tank, took the tank out, cleaned and flushed it. One problem is that the sender unit is not showing "full" shows 3/4 tank, used to show full. So the front seal in the new pumpkin was leaking, puddle under it, got another seal, got that fixed. I can comfortably run 70, it'll do 80 but that's fairly high rpm. 70-75 is easy no problem.
Transmission flush, new oil and filter, etc...
Drag Link got replaced, Rear wheel bearings got replaced, also driver's side brake shoes, they were coated! with differential fluid, this the bearings had to go, etc. King pins got replaced, that was a beast, had to be heated and then taken out, they were frozen and BAD, tons of play. Power steering fluid flush and conditioning, flushed the cooling system. Took it out on the freeway last night, runs great, tracks great, no corrections in the steering, feels like new. So far, it's running fine. Probably going to have to do a clutch job next. Has that chatter sometimes when you take off. So far so good. Gotta get it de-rusted and painted.
I'm enjoying it!
Transmission flush, new oil and filter, etc...
Drag Link got replaced, Rear wheel bearings got replaced, also driver's side brake shoes, they were coated! with differential fluid, this the bearings had to go, etc. King pins got replaced, that was a beast, had to be heated and then taken out, they were frozen and BAD, tons of play. Power steering fluid flush and conditioning, flushed the cooling system. Took it out on the freeway last night, runs great, tracks great, no corrections in the steering, feels like new. So far, it's running fine. Probably going to have to do a clutch job next. Has that chatter sometimes when you take off. So far so good. Gotta get it de-rusted and painted.
I'm enjoying it!
#957
11-23-2017, 10:41 AM
I have a quick question for you gurus. So, I get a lot of exhaust fumes in the cab, especially with the heater on, we also put on the Oval stock mufflers instead of the glass packs, it has a lot less roar, which is fine by me.
The exhaust is tight, just wondering if that is the way it is or if we can seal up some things in the engine compartment to help with the fumes? It does NOT have the stock air filter on it. Just curious, you all have lot more experience with F100s than I do?
Thanks for any advice.
Keith
The exhaust is tight, just wondering if that is the way it is or if we can seal up some things in the engine compartment to help with the fumes? It does NOT have the stock air filter on it. Just curious, you all have lot more experience with F100s than I do?
Thanks for any advice.
Keith
#958
11-23-2017, 11:14 AM
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Where does your exhaust come out of the truck? Behind the rear wheels? There are lots of openings in the cab, to underneath, and through the firewall... My truck leaked for awhile, in the heater air intake hose. I never really looked for air leaks though, but found some when fixing other things, incidental to whatever. project I was working on. Looking back now, the exhaust smell in my cab dissipated over time, with things like new door seals, soundproofing, and firewall sealing. My sliding rear window, is not leak proof at all, and I can only assume that it contributes a little with exhaust rolling over the back.
Using a shop vac, with two hoses, (one in, and one out), you might be able to Smoke test" your cab, if you can make a source of smoke that is not overpowering with smell... fill the cab with smoke and check for the leaks while raising the ambient pressure in the cab a bit with the shop vac exhaust.. I can only think of something like cedar smoke, but someone else may be able to improve on my "Leak Test" idea... Note... just don't use old tires for a smoke source.... ha ha ha...
Baja
Using a shop vac, with two hoses, (one in, and one out), you might be able to Smoke test" your cab, if you can make a source of smoke that is not overpowering with smell... fill the cab with smoke and check for the leaks while raising the ambient pressure in the cab a bit with the shop vac exhaust.. I can only think of something like cedar smoke, but someone else may be able to improve on my "Leak Test" idea... Note... just don't use old tires for a smoke source.... ha ha ha...
Baja
#959
11-23-2017, 11:22 AM
The old exh. manifold needs to be resealed as this area is #1 place for leaks. Reseal with the heat shields all metal gasket-seal.
Plus the manifold exit pipe has a round donut get burned out, replace with a steel one.
An your heater fresher air intake must need resealing so it do pick up the exh smell,
Orich
Plus the manifold exit pipe has a round donut get burned out, replace with a steel one.
An your heater fresher air intake must need resealing so it do pick up the exh smell,
Orich
#960
11-23-2017, 11:57 AM
Cargo Master