Yesterday I just worked on my patch panel replacement (Almost finished with the D/S wheel arch!)

And removed the Reese hitch.

It was crusty and a mortal PITA to remove, but it's done.

Deciding whether to clean it up and re-install it or just keep the clean look the truck has now. Also, now I can remove the ball hitch from my bumper (The Reese Hitch impeded that)

Well imagine that - it worked like a charm. :-jammin I didn't think engineers were allowed to make something that compatible...

I put in an Autometer tach in my A-pillar that i had laying around. I need to order my a gauge pod and some gauges but it will do for now.
I was tires of not having a tach and not knowing where my engine was and where my trans was shifting.

Great weather here in just south of Charlotte, NC. Another enjoyable day. This one was much less challenging: rear diff fluid change on the '91., I've already done the other two trucks.

Drove to WalMart and got the diff fluid and some brake cleaner. That warmed up the diff. Put a couple of 4-inch cap blocks at each rear wheel and back up on them. Took down the spare tire, first time doing this. Let's just say it involved PB Blaster!

Step 1: remove fill plug. You've had a bad day if you drain the diff and then can't remove the fill plug. More PB Blaster!

Step 2: proceed. Once spare out of the way I used brake cleaner to clean the rear diff, then slid a pan under it and started cracking 13mm bolts to drain it. Pried pan loose and some nasty foamy fluid came out. Gear looked good, no obvious wear at all. Fluid was very foamy and appeared original. Truck has 72,400 miles.

Cleaned the diff pan while it drained then slid back under and used paper towels to remove all fluid from the bottom of the diff case. Prepped cover with RTV sealant installed with bolts only finger tight. Wait one hour and then snug them without squeezing all the RTV sealant out.

Buddy had a nice pump that goes into a 1-gallon jug. Easy job to fill with that rig. Install drain plug.

Like I said - a relaxing day!

I plan to do this again next year, to ensure a good flush. Then it should be good to go for my lifespan.

Started the external rework process on the engine. With the core support out it is really easy to access things.

I got the frozen distributor loose and out. The good news is that I remembered to mark the position of the distributor in relation to the manifold. The bad news is that I forgot to mark the position of the rotor. :-X19

Also removed the alternator, air pump and plumbing, fan, fresh air plumbing and throttle body.

Just cleaned my truck out and wiped everything down really well with protectant.

Picked up a yard of crushed gravel. It made it ride better and the 460 didn't notice* the extra 2600 lbs.




*it used gas like I had a hole in the tank, same as any other day, but didn't work any harder.

I cussed the engineers that put the slave cylinder in the bell housing. Over the weekend I got everything but the transmission off for that job. Transfer case is down, column is loose. Just need to unbolt the tranny and move the column. But been feeling under the weather so it is slow going.

Went for a cruise to try out my new tires. I was concerned they may rub at full flex but I got her on 3 wheels and didn't rip the inner fenders out so I think it's good to go. It's crazy to go from cheap Chinese 28" tires to BFG AT 33x10.5r15. My truck just walks through ditches and ruts that would have had me using the high lift jack before, not to mention the smoother ride too. Gotta love quality tires.
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This would have been a bad stuck with the old tires. They didn't even spin pulling out.


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Frame flex of the old trucks always surprises me. This was close to full stuff up front with no rubbing.

Well Just ordered 2 New Covers, 1 for the Truck that actually has fitted mirror pockets, and a 50th anniversary cover for my stang. The Red one is now full time Winter Duties.

Today, I installed new shock absorbers on my 1994 F 250 460. I installed all 4 Monroe gas magnums. The old shocks, probably original, had absolutely nothing left. I could wiggle them just by looking at them, they were slack while on the truck. When I took them off, they stayed exactly in the position that you put them to. Since this truck has a 9.5' S&S camper in it most of the time, I consider this an excellent upgrade. Should also be good for firewood too! After my Shocktober rebate, it will only have costed about $90.

Well I added zip ties to a mustang, does that count?

What did you do?

What did the curb finish off you mean...

Have to watch them curbs in a car like that...