Notices
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Early Eighties Bullnose Ford Truck

Quick engine bay identification

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 10, 2023 | 09:44 PM
  #16  
kr98664's Avatar
kr98664
Lead Driver
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 7,178
Likes: 1,174
Originally Posted by CDewey
I have nothing on the dash or any controls that would indicate cruise control.
Did you check the turn signal lever? Some aftermarket systems had a controller that replaced the lever. If the lever looks stock, it may have been a version that clipped on. Any mystery wires on that side of the steering column?
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2023 | 06:43 AM
  #17  
Max Capacity's Avatar
Max Capacity
Lead Driver
10 Year Member
Community Influencer
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,668
Likes: 1,159
From: Tolland, CT
one thing I noticed, your battery is backwards, This is what it should look like for the terminals.


 
Reply
Old May 11, 2023 | 08:40 AM
  #18  
CDewey's Avatar
CDewey
Thread Starter
|
4wd Low
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Rembrant
What is the one I have circled in red below? Is that a vacuum motor for a dealer or aftermarket cruise control? That's what it looks like, but they're not usually in that location, at least not that I have seen. Then again, none of my Bullnoses had cruise, factory or aftermarket...

Originally Posted by Max Capacity
one thing I noticed, your battery is backwards, This is what it should look like for the terminals.

It’s the old battery anyways, it’ll be replaced once the truck gets going! Thanks though!
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2023 | 10:13 AM
  #19  
Max Capacity's Avatar
Max Capacity
Lead Driver
10 Year Member
Community Influencer
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,668
Likes: 1,159
From: Tolland, CT
When it comes time, it's ok to put in a higher capacity battery.
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2023 | 11:23 AM
  #20  
kr98664's Avatar
kr98664
Lead Driver
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 7,178
Likes: 1,174
I noticed you're missing the handle for the jack. You won't realize it until stranded somewhere by the side of the road. It clips across the top of the radiator. Details here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-storage.html


You'll also need a battery hold down:

https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/tru...old-down-clamp

The J bolts are available separately from many sources.
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2023 | 10:09 PM
  #21  
BigBlue2's Avatar
BigBlue2
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,338
Likes: 1,248
Originally Posted by kr98664
I noticed you're missing the handle for the jack. You won't realize it until stranded somewhere by the side of the road. It clips across the top of the radiator. Details here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-storage.html


You'll also need a battery hold down:

https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/tru...old-down-clamp

The J bolts are available separately from many sources.
Those J bolts magically disappear in about 10 years unless you coat them with about 2 cents worth of Fluid-Film which will make them last for a lifetime. Coat the battery pan too unless replacing those strikes your fancy.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mortec.se
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
5
Mar 16, 2023 01:28 PM
cdcava
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
16
Aug 8, 2022 03:33 PM
Whitey5.0
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Feb 10, 2022 06:36 PM
KrenzyRyan
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
62
Dec 20, 2013 10:04 PM
AmongHidden
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
May 6, 2012 07:55 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:57 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE