Good afternoon.

New member here. Been lurking and gathering as much information for the past few weeks. I have to say, you guys know your stuff.
Currently, I've been searching part numbers left and right and the dreaded emission codes (more info on that in a bit) for the "soon to be mine" truck. My dad is giving me his truck that has been sitting in his yard for quite awhile and I plan on making it run. Preferably as a daily driver. Info on the truck:

1979 Ford F100 351M Automatic 4X2 Supercab with AC components. Original Carb 2150? (also, don't know what transmission it is)
ARIZONA truck

The sticker for the emission calibration code has long been faded.
With the information I've gathered I assume it's either 8-60J R0 or 7-72 R11. I cannot find a vacuum diagram or for either.
If there was a web link to one of the codes, it's long been broken or image removed.

I want to have the truck running as possible and somewhat near stock (for now) as I'm currently out of the state. When I do go home, I'll try to acquire the parts and slowly put it together. I saw under the hood and it definitely needs a lot of TLC. By my research, I figured a few emission parts are missing (maybe) and some parts where it shouldn't be. Vacuum lines routed everywhere and don't know it is indeed correctly routed. Smog pump removed, will replace. New bypass valve will be installed, air pump check valve, new EGR, new vacuum lines, etc. You get the point.

I gathered a few pics and plan on posting more if needed as I have some parts on "watch list" on ebay. Once I've put together a correct ensemble with the help of this forums member's expertise and experience I hope to have a good working truck. THEN, I will gather all components for the AC as it's much needed in the desert.

I hope this information I stated will help me gather the necessary parts. With your help of course! Please point out any discrepancies.

Thank you!


I also have a 1956 Ford F100 that I will, in the future, be restoring. Currently, it has a 327 that the PO put in but I plan on putting a FORD engine. As it should be.

 

Welcome to THE Ford forum!
Looks like a nice truck you have there. If your truck has been sitting a long time, I would suggest you change the oil and prime the engine before you try to start it. I just tore my engine down and I saw evidence that mine was started DRY. SO, to try to avoid a problem, make sure you get oil all through the engine. It might not be a bad idea to crack one of the valve covers to see how much sludge built up from the old crummy oils from the 70's (quaker state is a big culprit).
Good luck with your truck!
Post pictures and keep us up to date on your progress!

Mike

 

I think I've seen the vacuum diagram for these trucks posted here, but if you cant find it, you can almost certainly go off of a diagram from another Ford of the same year.

The V.E.C.I. label/decal is what has that diagram, but I'm not sure if they put them on these trucks, but I would think that a '79 would have it.

 

Welcome to FTE... I love to see other super cabs here. If you ever wanna go to a 4bbl carb I have a Motorcraft 4350.

Like others have said, when I was doing my grandpa's truck, I changed the oil, drained the tanks, replaced the fuel lines, replaced all the fluids. Had the carb rebuilt. New plugs wires, distributor and so on. Now, I am not saying that you need to do all of that right now. But, if you want a reliable DD I would suggest it.

Replace what you can afford, new fuel, oil. Put a socket on the crank and give it a few turns to get the oil through the motor.


Let's see more pictures

 

I will definitely be servicing the motor beforehand.

I will post more pics when I go home in a few weeks!

Thanks for the info guys as I progress in this.

 

I was wrong about my truck's emission code. With extensive searching, I found the correct information.
Here is the information for anyone with a 1979. Enjoy!

 

I’m not sure what your emissions laws are like, but here in Montana we don’t have those. That stuff really holds back your engine performance wise and even economy wise. If you are able to I would junk the emissions stuff. Besides that awesome project and glad you joined the club!