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Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Remans are $274 at RockAuto

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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I paid $300 for the rebuild. But I've seen adverts for new driveshafts built to your specs delivered to your door for something like $200. Don't remember where that was.....

However, that RA price is actually $221 when you return yours as a core. Don't know how much shipping will be though.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Yeah, I guess it has to be done.

I am trying to make large purchases so I can save on shipping costs.

I think I will go with the MOOG progressive front coil springs p/n CC820. I was going to go with Rough Country 1.5" lift springs, but considering that everyone on amazon reviews reports 1.5"-2" of lift using these MOOGs, and that they cost HALF of the rough country....choice is obvious.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Vinyl floor or carpet.........black or blue??? hmmmm......

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Well, made a big order from RockAuto.

Radiator All Aluminum 2 row
Radiator Hoses
Radiator Cap
MOOG Front Coil Springs and Caster/Chamber Eccentrics
Door Panels
Door Hinge Pin kit
Black Vinyl Floor
Front Driveshaft Reman
Cab Corner Sheet metal
MOOG Steering Damper
Clutch Alignment Tool

Next Order will be after driving it around a little more. Will get a few parts from LMC probably.

I will get right on choosing a tree to cut down, and throw on the wood mill to make the new bed boards.

Once I am satisfied that the drive line, brakes and cooling system work well. I will move onto upgrading the Induction/Ignition and removing all that Cali Smog crap and over complicated wire harness. 1 wire dizzy, HEI style, Offy Intake, EFI exhaust manifolds next.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Thought I would record some of the before pics now.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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Ray - Several thoughts as I scroll through the pics:

First, that yellow-grommeted ignition box may be telling us that the truck has the high-altitude package on it. That's what my notes say here: Electrical/Ignition and on the ignition module tab. As said elsewhere, that system may be of value to others stuck with having to maintain a similar truck in CA, so you might want to gently remove all of those bits and preserve them.

Second, that trailer hitch looks out of place on the truck. Not that a Flareside w/a six can't tow, but .....

And the transmission mount insulators look absolutely GONE. I may have a pair of NOS ones.

The "orange can of death" sure shows up ominously in several of the pics.

And you don't have A/C.

Last, that rust where the floor meets the rocker looks serious.

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Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Gary Lewis wrote

Ray - Several thoughts as I scroll through the pics:

First, that yellow-grommeted ignition box may be telling us that the truck has the high-altitude package on it. That's what my notes say here: Electrical/Ignition and on the ignition module tab. As said elsewhere, that system may be of value to others stuck with having to maintain a similar truck in CA, so you might want to gently remove all of those bits and preserve them.

Second, that trailer hitch looks out of place on the truck. Not that a Flareside w/a six can't tow, but .....

And the transmission mount insulators look absolutely GONE. I may have a pair of NOS ones.

The "orange can of death" sure shows up ominously in several of the pics.

And you don't have A/C.

Last, that rust where the floor meets the rocker looks serious.

Gary. I will remove the Cali High Altitude stuff gingerly.

Not sure what I think about the hitch, but could come in handy. I really dont plan to tow. BUT....doesnt every redneck need a trailer hit to hang his huge cow testicles from? It is a Bullnose truck. Why not have bull balls on the back?

...im kidding....

Private text or email me on the trans mounts.

What is Orange can of death?

Yup, no AC. Not a big deal. It does get hot here, but not like it does in Skiatook. I probably wont be driving it everyday, so, not really a concern for now. Maybe later I will do a Vintage Air setup.

Yes, that rocker is serious. But, I think I can repair it pretty easily. What surprises me, is the other side is just fine.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

OH....yes. I forgot about the FRAM ORANGE CAN OF DEATH....yes. Motorcraft or better will be going on shortly.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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Orange Can Of Death: Fram oil filter

Hitch: Surely there's one that doesn't protrude like that one does?

Mounts: Will have to figure out what I have and if they are right for LB82. Then will let you know.

Rust: You have a leak on that side, maybe around the windshield? And, that must say that home for the truck was up north as "It never rains in southern California".

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Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

On the rust....Well, Garret did say he drove it a lot in Indiana the last twelve years.

So I started it up. It idles really high right now. Not sure why. I let it heat up. Turned off. Smoking oil like a frieght train. You can see oil bubbling at the lifter cover. Dont know why I didnt order gaskets yet.

Speaking of.....rear xfer case output seal is pretty leaky too. Time to make another list.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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Just in case you haven't found them, the FSM section on that transfer case is here: Driveline/Transfer Cases.

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Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Gary Lewis wrote

Just in case you haven't found them, the FSM section on that transfer case is here: Driveline/Transfer Cases.

Lol....was just using that page to cross reference the input and output seal part numbers on Rock Auto.

YOU DA MAN GARY.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

According to the rear axle diagram on this site, I have the rear locking axle?????

The backing plate/seal and bearing retainer plate mounting flange is shaped like the flange in the locking axle assembly. Can someone confirm?

I am ordering axle seals, and wheel cylinders. You can see something is leaking.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Well, looks like the outer axle seal p/n is the same 1177 for both axles. So, I will order accordingly.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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The axle seals and wheel cylinders will be the same whether limited slip or not. But, to decode where's the tag that should be attached to the front of the axle under a bolt holding the diff/pumpkin in. Usually at about the 9 or 11 o'clock position.

And, the certification label should say also. But I don't know where you posted the cert label's pic.

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Ray Cecil

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Axle tag is missing. Previous owner swapped axles. Ensured the ratio was correct. Cert label states 3.50:1. We cant be 100% if its locking or not until I drive it or pull the diff.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Rembrant

Re: Little Blue 82

Ray Cecil wrote

Axle tag is missing. Previous owner swapped axles. Ensured the ratio was correct. Cert label states 3.50:1. We cant be 100% if its locking or not until I drive it or pull the diff.

Did he just change an axle or axles? Or the whole diff? The certification label indicates non-locking, but if he changed it then I guess it will be a mystery until you spin it or pull it.

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

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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Crossmember time. I do not have a NOS "Insulator Assy. (Rear Support), as Ford calls it, either upper or lower. But, I have found some online - for from $83.35/ea to $127/ea for the upper, and I didn't bother to look for the lower.

But, you may get lucky and find them less expensive, so here are the part numbers you are looking for. And, by the way, they also fit 4wd's w/a 255, 302, 351W, 351M, 400, 460, and the IDI.

Having said that, here's a comparison of your crossmember to a spare of mine, and then a pic of my upper and lower insulators. Note how your uppers are bad but mine are good. And your lowers appear to be good, although it is hard to tell from the pic, and mine are bad. Looks like a marriage made in heaven - assuming yours and mine will come apart w/o tearing the other piece up.

The lower screws into the upper, and they get really rusty. I have mine soaking in penetrating oil to see if they'll come apart nicely. I'll keep hitting them with the impact every little bit to see if they'll come apart nicely. If so they are yours for the shipping. And, if they don't then I could ship the whole crossmember and you could use it as it is the uppers that are really bearing the weight of the engine and tranny.

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Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Gary. If my renter doesnt buy the house, I will swing by when I am in town to get that crossmember or rubber mounts. Whichever makes sense. I appreciate your time researching this for me.

For now, I have $1200 in parts coming. So that will keep me busy.

I need to get it running good enough to drive down to dmv to get inspection.

So that means, radiator and throwing away the Orange Can of death very first things.

Looks like an aftermarket flex fan is installed. 5 blade. Did the stock fans look like this:

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

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