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BigBrother-84
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Help identifying the gizmo

BigBrother-84
Hi everybody!

Another question from the Bullnose Dummy.  

While under the truck, taking pictures of the transmission crossmember (planning to change the last crushed bushings of Big Brother), I saw this « thing », don’t know why I never did before…



Thanks to illuminate my mind!
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.
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BigBrother-84 wrote
While under the truck, taking pictures of the transmission crossmember (planning to change the last crushed bushings of Big Brother), I saw this « thing », don’t know why I never did before…
That thing used to be an exhaust mount, back when the truck still had it's original exhaust!
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1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
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BigBrother-84
Super!
Thanks for the fast answer!
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.
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BigBrother-84 wrote
Super!
Thanks for the fast answer!
It took me a minute, but I remember removing it on my '84 a couple years ago.
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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85lebaront2
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You beat me to it, I was going to tell him it was a muffler bearing.
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Rusty_S85
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To be specific that is the mount that supported the catalytic converter.  I dont know how many times Ive seen that bracket in my hunt for OE exhaust brackets.
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85lebaront2
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My truck has a very similar one at the muffler and never had a catalytic converter.
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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BigBrother-84
Well, not sure if Big Brother ever had a Catalytic in his ancient life, but under the hood it is written «non catalytic».
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.
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If it is like Darth, there was a support for the exhaust system near the transmission cross member which I replaced with a newer design from Riff Raff Diesel as they were the only one showing it.

In your picture the triangular mount where it attaches to the frame is visible. Darth had that near the front of the 35" long extension pipes for the exhaust. That is how Ford handled the 133" to 155" to 168" wheelbase changes and since Big Brother is a 168" wheelbase, there was probably a joint there and another 35" further back.
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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BigBrother-84
Thanks!
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.
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