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The '80-'86 Sticky - Tech Tips & Tricks
Welcome to FTE and thanks for joining us in the '80-'86 forum. :-wink
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Gauges, Instrumentation and Controls
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Electrical: Alternator, Wiring and Lighting
HEADLIGHTS & WIRING
Hella Headlights ALTERNATOR WIRING 3G Alternator Install with Pictures I have a very good "3 Point Voltmeter Test", that I have used with excellent results for many years. Voltage Drop Testing How-To: Fix That Slow Starter Making Battery Cables - soldering vs crimping GENERAL WIRING 80-86 How to Wire in Stock Factory Options. All about clocks Intermittent wiper switch Intermittent wipers work on HI only - resolder heatsink in speed governor module Turn signals and warning lights (discussion of grounding system, need to read the text.) How to wire in a key-switched, add-on fusebox All about seat belt, headlight-on, key-in-ignition buzzers Starter motor replacement 101 Common Locations for Short Circuits in -94-95 Broncos & F-Series Trucks OEM Pigtail connectors Testing for voltage drops in the starter motor wiring New Wiring Harnesses |
Ignition and EEC (Electronic Engine Control)
DSII DS-II DS2 DuraSpark II CONVERSIONS (SWAPS)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...swap-help.html https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-86-i-6-a.html EEC IV Diagnostics (Off site) |
Carburetion and Fuel Injection
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Transmission, Clutch, Axle and Wheels
Transmission
none that work anymore Good 5spd swap threads 1984 F150 with M5R Swap ZF install complete, pictures ZF5 Swap Write up: 1984 F150 300 i6 2WD Ford Flywheels and Flexplates (off site) Wheels Wheel Technical Information (off site) Axle Axle Identification Chart Axle Code Charts Front end rebuild 1981 F250 4WD Front Axle Pivot Point Bushing Replacement |
Engine and Performance
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Chassis, Body, Trim and Exterior
Front clip swap:
1985 F250 with 1996 Front Clip Front Clip Swap General Information Cab swap: truck cab interchange? Rear window replacement: Changing Rear Window Rear Window Replacement Door side & wing window replacement: 1985 f150 wing vent window - How to remove the glass Chrome and trim: Cleaning rust off of chrome with Coke '68-'86 Explorer Trim Exterior Paint: Exterior Paint Color Chips Doors: Door Swaps Rust/Dent Repair, General Body or Structural Work Body work/sheet metal on a '86 Supercab newrider3's F-100 Drip Rail Rain Gutter Reseal Repair bashby's floor pan rust repair (with link to some good 1997 stuff) Firewall Flex/Crack Repair 86 F150 Steering Wheel Column Move When Pressing Clutch In Firewall cracks at the clutch master cylinder Clutch Firewall Reinforcement plate installation Other: Tailgate Replacement Tail Light Swap Door Hinge Replacement Cowl Re-seal Another good cowl-leak discussion, from the 87-96 forum |
Diesel Tech
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Mechanical Diagrams
none that work anymore
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Oil and Lubrication
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Books and Resources
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Interior
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Heater and Air Conditioning
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