Next steps????
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Tuned
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From: Bardwell Tx
Next steps????
So, my first goal has been achieved. She runs, not very well, but she runs. I dont know what to do next.
1. Do I go ahead and get her running great by replacing intake, carb, timing set and maybe distributor
Or
2. Get the brake system in good shape?? I will have to basically replace everything except the booster!!
Currently it wont stop if it runs but if it doesnt run then why worry about stopping.
1. Do I go ahead and get her running great by replacing intake, carb, timing set and maybe distributor
Or
2. Get the brake system in good shape?? I will have to basically replace everything except the booster!!
Currently it wont stop if it runs but if it doesnt run then why worry about stopping.
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Well not sure if a budget is of concern but I'd do whichever is cheaper first so probably the brakes...also it might suck just a little to have a great running truck that you're excited to take down the road but can't because of a bad brake system. Just my .02 I like the security of a dependable brake system
Mountain Pass
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Brakes for sure. These trucks are great modern day work horses for weekend work. You want to be able to load up the bed and haul some payload with them. Brakes are probably the most vital part of that. Plus you may decide to get the vehicle inspected to drive regularly on the road. Engines running rough generally still pass.
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Tuned
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From: Bardwell Tx
After a few YouTube videos I was able to get her to idle a bit better. So, I guess I'll do the brakes first.
(Disclaimer) Not sure if yall allow videos but here she is...
Watch "1976 Ford 460" on YouTube
(Disclaimer) Not sure if yall allow videos but here she is...
Watch "1976 Ford 460" on YouTube
Fleet Mechanic
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Ditto on brakes first. If you plan on replacing the steel brake lines (which you should), get a complete kit. I did mine: all rubber lines, rear steel lines, front steel lines and ended up spending about 75.00 that I shouldn't have. Since I didn't get a kit, I used stainless braid to go from proportioning valve to the rear axle.
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Sounds like it's running at least half-way decent!
Add another vote for brakes - it's just common sense. I know the allure of a new intake and carb are much stronger, but there probably aren't too many feelings worse than having no brakes when you need them...
Add another vote for brakes - it's just common sense. I know the allure of a new intake and carb are much stronger, but there probably aren't too many feelings worse than having no brakes when you need them...
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Tuned
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From: Bardwell Tx
I think I have my list put together to get the brakes finished first. If I can keep her running enough to move, in and out, of my shop; I'll be happy.
Thanks for keeping me on the right path!!!
Thanks for keeping me on the right path!!!
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Ditto on brakes first. If you plan on replacing the steel brake lines (which you should), get a complete kit. I did mine: all rubber lines, rear steel lines, front steel lines and ended up spending about 75.00 that I shouldn't have. Since I didn't get a kit, I used stainless braid to go from proportioning valve to the rear axle.
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