How many 68-74 Econoline vanners out there?
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#47
Off center is off center.
Take "they are an odd ball, the engine is shifted toward the passenger side, rather than center, leading to the off center van specific rear axle" up w/maples01.
Or "argue" w/yourself "the pumpin on the rear diff offset".
Its not a Q of how "noticeable" or "more" off center. They're either centered or they're not.
Take "they are an odd ball, the engine is shifted toward the passenger side, rather than center, leading to the off center van specific rear axle" up w/maples01.
Or "argue" w/yourself "the pumpin on the rear diff offset".
Its not a Q of how "noticeable" or "more" off center. They're either centered or they're not.
Took some quick measurements on 3 axles.
A D60 out of a 79 E250,
A 9 inch out of a 79 F150,
A 10.25 out of a 92 F350
The first, the pumpin is offset 2 inches, the pinion 5 inches from center.
Next, 3 inches for the pumpin, and 4 inches for the pinion
Last, 2 inches for the pumpkin, and 4 for the pinion.
The measurements are not exact, might be half inch give or take.
But, in order to get a more accurate comparison, I'd have to go measure a D60 out of a pickup, a 9 out of a van, and a 10.25 out of a van. But I don't have any around to measure. So, from this, they are all offset to some degree. I didn't measure the 74 E300 axle I have, I do know it's got more offset.
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#52
I need the boost, it's rough on my handcontrols, the rod runnin to the brake pedal had to get a custom bend to miss the steering column, the added force stoppin could risk premature failure one day. I'm going to change out the steering geometry to be like the later Econoline series too, bring it around in front of the axle, just need a 78 E series gearbox. Since the beams are the same, I'll be lookin for 76 F100 beams.
#54
I wouldn't look for info from many wrench turners here, this is where it's shared, I'm working on that after my manual disc brake swap.
Brakes, Suspension & Steering - Econoline Message Board
Brakes, Suspension & Steering - Econoline Message Board
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#56
Hey guys I'm new to the site. And am looking for some information I have inherited a 1974 ford E200 with a 302v8 it's a one owner van and only has 38,000 miles on it but has been outside its whole life. It does run and drive I'm looking to sell it and have no clue where to start as far as the price. Any ideas
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#60
Looks like a great site, but doesn't appear anyone is manning the fort. Some have been waiting since Nov to have their registration validated. Makes my week or so seem insignificant. Can't contact anyone as the provided email address bounces back as undeliverable every time from EarthLink. Is this just a ghost site now? Anyone else had trouble?