After some thought I decided I would post the build updates for my
1981 F150 LB Custom. Mainly to hold my self accountable as life sometimes gets in the way. But also I may well run into some interesting stuff along the way, and the fix for those things may help others later.

A bit of background, I work at a auto and towing shop. Aside from normal wrecker calls and auto repair, we buy and crush old vehicles. A couple of months(maybe 3) ago we were sold this truck for crushing. The boss/owner being curious wanted to see if it would start and run. The original miles were really low 44k low, despite how the truck appeared. Well he had me put a fuel pump in it and it started and ran ( I drove it to the dump to unload the back), after that we parked it in the back lot where it stayed until I decided to buy it.

I really just want something to work on. It offers that, the body is straight for the most part, but there is a lot of surface rust and paint is in poor condition. It had minor running and electrical issues. leaking accelerator pump, and some rat chewed threw wiring. This last weekend I fixed all the wiring so no more electrical issues. And that's where I will begin on this build.

Sorry I know long and boring intro.

(I have no clue why those are sideways, but it can be fun to tilt your head I'm told)

 

I am looking forward to your progress!

 

This looks promising.

 

What engine and Trans ?
Good starter truck ....looks like it's in better shape body wise than any of mine were.

 

Is that a dealer bumper?

 

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It has a 351M. Not sure about the trans? Not sure about which carb rebuild kit I need either.. It is a dealer bumper, the dealership closed a few years ago. If all goes well, I should figure out what kit I need and rebuild the carb by the weekend. Also any advice for adding pictures that are not turned sideways? I tried again and they are turned. Rotating the picture and saving them then uploading doesn't seem to help at all.

 

Are your pics from an iPhone? If so, I have to use some software like photoshop to open, rotate, and save.

The carb should be a Motorcraft 2150, and most kits cover all of the variations. But, I can give you my carb number if yours doesn't have a tag on it.

 

They are from a iPhone. It didn't have a tag in it. The place I called yesterday gave me five options then told me their warehouse didn't have any of them.

 

The tag on the Autolite 2150 carb on Dad's 1981 F150 351M reads C8AFBD C 9E 7. And the Walker kit I used on it was a #15833.

 

Thank you that kit number did the trick. I ordered it through work and will have it in the morning.

 

Well The carburetor is out and ready for the rebuild kit. I hate waiting. Also thanks to help I think I have my pictures fixed.



and for added fun I'll be rebuilding the carb on my Honda bobber

 

Whatchya gonna use the peanut butter for?

 

A sandwich. It's hungry work. Limited work space at this small rent house.

 

The carburetor is ready to go back in I'll take it to work and clean it up a bit more tomorrow.