I've got a couple ex-pumper trucks I'm trying to convert into a ramp truck and a pickup. Figuring out the emergency brake setup and driveshaft on the fly. Stumped about how to fil the master cylinder and bleed hyd brakes, though. Help?

 

I have the '61 - '63 instructions from the shop manual, but your system, being newer, may be more advanced. However I will post them if you want them. Basically you bleed the booster first, then the wheel lines and cylinders, and lastly the master cylinder. On mine you bleed the MC by cracking the line nut, holding a rag around the line while pushing the pedal by hand, tightening the nut, etc. Sounds amateurish but that's right out of the manual.

 

That would be appreciated!! I have a 1974 shop manual, but it does not reference how to fill the master cylinder. I see no bolt or port to fill ..... I've popped the rubber boot at the top where the pushrod goes in and awkwardly managed to pour in a bunch of fluid .... that seems to work, but surely that can't be right? Thanks ... I appreciate any help!

 

I have a 1962 Mercury M950 pumper. Can't post pictures yet so my avatar will have to do for now. It was the fire truck for the little community where my wife's Mom and Dad had property since the mid '60s. It came up for sale a year or so ago, but could not justify buying it when I have so many other projects on the go. Earlier this year they came back to me with an offer I could not refuse. Brought it home 3 weeks ago, spent the last 3 weeks thrashing through it getting it clean enough for vintage plate application. With only 32,000 miles it is a very nice and solid truck. Had it towed up to the lake yesterday (did not want to drive it 300 miles and over 4 summits!). When I retire I will be detailling it a bit and using it as a play thing. When I get a chance to figure out the pump it will be a nice standby in case of fire on the property with it's 1,000 gal water tank.

Rob

 

Hello I,m new to the forum I just found it last week ,but it is great to see that there are other people like me that think this is the best truck Ford ever made . I have owned a C series from every decade . I like them so much I built a motorhome on a 1960 C550 ,it has alot of modifications to it . I took parts from a C 550 , 750 and an 8000 to make my motorhome . It is a 42 foot 3 bedroom ,fullbath and a full kitchen . Me and my family use it for our missionary trips to Mexico . I will try to put pics as soon as possable . If I can help with any of your Qustions let me know . I have been around these trucks since i was a kid . My Grandpa bought the first one of are families C series in 1959 . It was quite a truck . Thanks keith GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't get pictures to upload here . I got them in to a album folder in FTE.

 

I'm new to the forum, just registered today. Glad to see there are other C truck enthusiasts out there. Mine is a 83 C-700 tractor with a 8.2 Detroit Diesel, 4 speed Allison AT, and air brakes. It started life with the Pennsylvania State Forestry Dept who used it to move trailers around various parks. Bought it in Binghamton NY this March. Just turned 40,000 miles on the trip back (original miles) to Pennsylvania. No body rust and good shine left in that old paint. Planning to restore it with occasional use pulling my 33 ft 5th wheel RV. Have Ford factory service manuals (D) Medium/Heavy duty body,
chassis, electrical and (E) Engines, as well as various wiring diagrams for the C series, H series, and some F series medium/Heavy trucks. So if anyone out there needs some info, let me know and I will gladly share what ever I have. Will post a picture later after I get the new stainless steel mirrors and quarter fenders installed.

 

Hello,Id like some pics and info on the rear brakes for an F 600 ,88 vintage ,pics and text ,so Ill know how they are put together ,thanks in advance ,Tim

 

The Ford dealer service manuals are model year specific. Ford issued manuals each and every year. I have the 83 medium/heavy body,chassis, electrical manual which may or may not be the same for model year 1988. I copied the rear brake info and have it available as a pdf file. Can't do attachments on this site but can send to an e-mail address if you want to provide one.

 

Bought a 1966 C-750 that once was a NASCAR car hauler belonging to 3 time Daytona winner Bobby Allison. Gets lots of attention at car shows... but has been sitting waiting some needed restoration on the wire'n.

Just picked up a chrome NOS dual air horn for $17 at a local auction.... step by step I get one step closer...!

 

That may have been the case in the 1980's, but it was not the case in the 1960's, not sure inre to the 1970's, as it's been awhile since I've seen any.

Ford issued a complete service manual when a model changeover occured, then issued yearly supplements until the next major change.

For example, the full shop manual was issued in 1961, then there were yearly supplements for 1962/63.

In 1964, Ford introduced FT engines which replaced the Lincoln based Y blocks, so the full 1964 shop manual is not the same as 1961.

All FoMoCo manuals have been printed by Helm (helminc.com) since the late 1940's.

faxonautolit.com has used and reprints of Ford shop manuals. Helm has very little available prior to 1980.

 

Is anyone still following this thread? I just joined the forum mainly for this topic, the C-cab Ford. I'm hoping to take delivery of one real soon, a 1980, and am joining to share the experience here, as well as learn what I might need to as well. Dan

 

I am still following it -

I am a big fan of these cab overs! I have a little C600 that has been working around the property almost everyday now.

David

 

Hello Dan, I'm still following the thread. Congrats on the purchase of your C - series truck. If you have any Questions on your new truck I'll try to help if i can. Congrats and God Bless You

 

1960camper - I have a question for you. How do you tilt the cab? Or have you arranged engine access otherwise?

I am like a cat - curious, Thanks

David

 

Hello David ,
I have 2 ways to get to the engine. one is in the cab i made an acces to get to the top easily. The other is , truck is detachable from the camper . The tag axle is made on the camper and stays put and you drop the levelers that are mounted to the camper and you drive the truck out from under the camper . this is for major repairs when needed. Thank God it has not needed any major engine repairs. Hopefully this answers your Questions if you have any more ,let me know, always happy to talk to fellow tilt cab enthusiat. God Bless Our Troops and God Bless You.