Hey Guys, I just got the Ford Parts CD that NumberDummy recomended.

Hats off to NumberDummy for the amount of help he gives out here...
This parts # hunting is time consuming and gets confusing.

The PO stated there was a clicking in the front end.
My truck was missing the "spacer" (5355) shown in the picture. Could this cause a noise problem? It seems as if it helps locate the lower spring holder.

After crossing between the 2 manuals I came up with part # C5TZ 5355A
1965 F100 2WD 240-6
Thanks, Doug

 

I just had the springs off on my '66 F-250, replacing some bushings, and was missing the same piece on the right side but it was there on the left side. I don't know why this is the way it is but I don't seem to have any noise problems.

 

I havent pulled my 3/4 ton apart yet, but I have seen them...the parts book should list is application...F100 and so on...


- cs65

 

I just looked in the book...its a front spring shim for 1/2 and 3/4 ton 65-up..my guess is its used to adjust the ride height...as far as the number required it says AR= as required....


- cs65

 

The 'spacer' is actually a shim.

Parts catalog lists it this way: 65/ F100/250 (4x2). That / means it was used 1965/72.

I doubt that this shim is causing the clicking noise. It was only used (if needed) to shim the coil, so not all trucks will have them.

Old trucks usually sag on the left side. This is due to the (usual) single occupant in the cab, and/or the way cargo is loaded.

AR = as required...it might need one...or more...to do the job.

Front end clicking = bad front wheel bearing would be my first guess. Second guess, something is rattling around inside the brake drum.

Go here: Illustration Section 21, page 1.

These trucks came with (brake) self adjusters, over time the cable (2A178) snaps, taking other parts with it (cable guide: 2A179).

Old mechanics trick: Find a street with little traffic and no parked cars. Drive about 20 MPH next to the curb and listen carefully...any sound from the truck will radiate off the curb.
btw: The self adjusters only work when you back up and step on the brake.

JMO: The self adjusters are totally worthless. They work ok...for a while. Soon, because of brake dust, rust, other factors...they won't work at all.

 

If you have a truck that has been converted to Disk Brakes.....likley the caliper spring is missing!