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Thanks Dave,
i'm having a little bogging now. i'll change the plugs and check the timing. it seems like the timing isn't right. It's a 3 speed with od, and when i'm going from first to second it's pretty slugest. i'll change the fuel filter while i'm at it, but it doesn't seem like a fuel issue.
The truck is an 85 300 one barrel. i have the timing at 10, how much can i increase it.
Barry
i'm having a little bogging now. i'll change the plugs and check the timing. it seems like the timing isn't right. It's a 3 speed with od, and when i'm going from first to second it's pretty slugest. i'll change the fuel filter while i'm at it, but it doesn't seem like a fuel issue.
The truck is an 85 300 one barrel. i have the timing at 10, how much can i increase it.
Barry
Are you still running all the feed back system or has some stuff been removed? Have you checked for vacuum leaks and if carb is loose? Air filter off grab the top of the carb and try moving it, it should not move.
You call that tough? Why, I have to get up before bedtime! Dinner was a dry lump of poison...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHFZBUTA4k
Not sure how to break this to you, but are you sure it's the truck?
(Thanks for the great set-up, BTW)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHFZBUTA4k
Not sure how to break this to you, but are you sure it's the truck?
(Thanks for the great set-up, BTW)
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well got the timing sorted out, now it appears to have been just the clutch slipping. i noticed when i was going up the hill in front of the house it started making a noise and barely made it up the hill. When i shifted from 1st to 2nd i could feel it slipping too.
oh well i will have a lot of stuff fixed on the old girl once i change out the clutch. i checked the firewall and didn't see no indication of cracking or giving in.
oh well i will have a lot of stuff fixed on the old girl once i change out the clutch. i checked the firewall and didn't see no indication of cracking or giving in.
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Something to consider when replacing the clutch... check your flywheel as most for the 4.9L are factory drilled to accept the standard 10" or optional 11" clutch. The 11" has substantially more friction area and costs less than $50 more for the kit. You will have to replace the mounting bolts as they are a larger diameter. Have the flywheel resurfaced and I always replace the engine's rear main grease seal as there will never be a better time.
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If the factory gave it a 10" then it is ok with me.
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Thanks Dave,
This is my first clutch job. I have the drive shaft off, the cross member removed and need some advice before i separate the transmission. My tranny has the external slave cylinder. Do i remove this before i separate the tranny.
The speed cable removed and the connector on top of the tranny remove and the gear shifter in the floor out.
Are they a good how to write up somewhere.
Thanks
This is my first clutch job. I have the drive shaft off, the cross member removed and need some advice before i separate the transmission. My tranny has the external slave cylinder. Do i remove this before i separate the tranny.
The speed cable removed and the connector on top of the tranny remove and the gear shifter in the floor out.
Are they a good how to write up somewhere.
Thanks
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Thanks Dave,
This is my first clutch job. I have the drive shaft off, the cross member removed and need some advice before i separate the transmission. My tranny has the external slave cylinder. Do i remove this before i separate the tranny.
The speed cable removed and the connector on top of the tranny remove and the gear shifter in the floor out.
Are they a good how to write up somewhere.
Thanks
This is my first clutch job. I have the drive shaft off, the cross member removed and need some advice before i separate the transmission. My tranny has the external slave cylinder. Do i remove this before i separate the tranny.
The speed cable removed and the connector on top of the tranny remove and the gear shifter in the floor out.
Are they a good how to write up somewhere.
Thanks
Maybe this bump will have someone else see it and know.
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thanks Dave,
i have everything back together except the slave cylinder and the starter. i'll work on it later this week when i get more time.
i have everything back together except the slave cylinder and the starter. i'll work on it later this week when i get more time.
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Hi,
i have an 85 f150 straight six 300. Im having an issue with the truck not starting. i replaced the starter solenoid and nothing, i turn the switch and hear nothing. i hook up the old solenoid that was sometimes working and it does nothing either. Battery is charged and when i check the small wire that hooks on the solenoid i get the 12.34 the battery is showing. i think this is the 12 volts from the switch.
not sure what else to check?
Thanks
i have an 85 f150 straight six 300. Im having an issue with the truck not starting. i replaced the starter solenoid and nothing, i turn the switch and hear nothing. i hook up the old solenoid that was sometimes working and it does nothing either. Battery is charged and when i check the small wire that hooks on the solenoid i get the 12.34 the battery is showing. i think this is the 12 volts from the switch.
not sure what else to check?
Thanks
Check the starter. If you have a mallet (not a hammer) you can hit it a few times then try cranking again. Or, have someone crank it while you hit it at the same time.
Jeff
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