NPD has #F-17508-1AEK 6 volt motor. I think this replaces the vacuum motor only, not the mechanism. CH, etc., probably have an equivalent.
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Hey everyone, Im looking to swap a D 60 into the back of my 49 f3. What gear ratio am i looking to get. 4.10??

Thanks

 

How are you gonna use the truck? A 4.10 will give pep from a start and help if you're pulling a trailer, etc. And will be fine around town, but won't be great on the road or passing gas stations. A 3.54/1 or 3.73/1 might be a better compromise gear. Stu

 

The available ratios for a Dana 60 were discussed here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9941567

 

I had my instrument cluster renovated by MACs...It came back in beautiful condition. However, after installation and hooking up to the wiring harness, it appears that neither the oil pressure gauge nor the ammeter are functioning. I performed the troubleshooting tests described in the service manual and conclude that the fault lies in the gauges, not the senders.
Can these gauges be rebuilt? or is there a source for replacements?

CarlH
1949 F3 Express

 

Hi Carl How's it going?

I read on here once a while back were someone removed the original gauge from housing and installed a newer (60's or 70's ?? ford guage parts) can't remember for sure??? into the existing gauge housing's.

Maybe this was it?
2010 Ford F1 4x2 - Converting Stock 6V Gauges to
Dan Decosta did this and then taught his daughter everything he knew.

I forget, Are you going back stock 6 volt positive ground or converting to 12 V neg ground?

Let Google be your friend my Friend, However when I start doing that I always find something else to start reading and then forget what I was looking to begin with. Sometimes just better to ask on here anyway.
Cheers
Josh

 

OOps Double post

 

Josh,
That heat is getting to you out there in the "Hotland." Take it easy, drink some cold ice tea, and contemplate those beautiful trucks in your yard!

I kept the 6v positive ground. Probably a mistake, but I am trying to keep it fairly original. (Except for the dual Red's Headers and Smitty mufflers that bring memories of the '49 Ford car that I had when I was a teenager!).

Thanks for the advice.

CarlH
1949 F3 Express
Bedford, MA

 

Josh, I checked out your reference....that one covers the oil pressure gauge all right, but not the ammeter.
Thanks.
CarlH

 

What ever happened to the original poster


Seems like he just up and disappeared years ago

 

It's been months since the last post about wheels, but I recently got a 48 F3, along with a Dana 60 & five wheels that fit, but I want to keep it stock. A local company here can re-rim the Widow Maker wheels so that I can keep the center avoiding clearance and fit issues. Has anyone else had experience with this? Any draw backs that you can think of?

 

Long as they spin true i imagine your good to go? cost may be your biggest issue? im sure like me that others are curious as to cost and the name and location of said company. Oh and welcome to FYE and congratulations on your new truck, we need pictures.

 

I figure the time and hassle of looking (and paying for) the right Dana 60 and the appropriate wheels, and the swap, the cost of the re-rim is comparable, in my opinion. The company is in Denver CO, it's called True Design Wheel. They quoted me a rough estimate of $160 per wheel (they couldn't really say for sure over the phone), which includes powder coating. Not sure if it's a good deal or not, but I do really want to keep it stock.

 

Stockton Wheel did what you are describing for a member and the wheels turned out really well. Allowed use of stock 7.50 x 17" tires. I haven't re-read this whole thread but I'd be surprised if there's no mention of them here somewhere. When I get back home this weekend I'll find another old thread I archived about them and link it here. Oh, and I'll add my welcome. Stu

 

good point about the swap, that price doesn't sound bad at all especially if your close enough to just pick them up vs having them shipped, but even then that could be fairly reasonable.

good luck with it, Cant wait to see some pictures of your truck.
Later
Josh