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Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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I have the '84 EVTM digitized but not on the website, and it does show that a switch had been added by then. And looking at the MPC, the e-brake pedal assembly that is listed is an E4TZ 2780. So it appears that the switch was added in '84.

Jim - Not to worry. I didn't know that until not too long ago when David needed a replacement pedal assembly. It is an obscure detail.

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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

Rembrant

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ArdWrknTrk wrote

...and instead his proportioning valve has faulted?

That or there's water in the plug or something shorting it out. I believe that switch is normally open, so if the circuit closes for any other reason that light will come on.

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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Yes, the switch is normally open, so water in it might do it. But it might also be stuck to one side, meaning the front or rear circuit. The FSM says to STAND on the brakes, HARD, to see if it'll recenter. Didn't work for me and I had to replace the valve/switch combo with a used one.

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ArdWrknTrk

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I don't worry.
My autistic mind files away all this minutiae.

I do not like to offer up bad advise, even because I don't know the years applicable

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

grumpin

Re: Little Blue 82

On the dash pad, I put a note on my phone, hopefully I remember to look at it when I pull the dash pad again!

Looking at the dash, over the glove box, counting from the right. Mine are screws 2, 5 and 8.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Last night I pulled the cluster out of the dash to replace some bulbs in the backlights. I "fixed" the seatbelt and brake light by removing the bulbs and putting those bulbs into the gauge cluster back lights. Problem solved....ish.

Brakes work fine. What do I need an idiot light for?

Seatbelt always goes on. What do I need a seatbelt light for?

Anyway, today I get those 32s balanced. They are checking the rims for straightness also. I suspect a bent rim, but it could just be an imbalance.

Then, I go to an exhaust shop to have them finish out my cobbled together exhaust system. I think I will have them take it on out the back to a single 3". Its pretty loud as is. Im thinking adding some pipe and running out the back will tune it down some.

Then onto vent window weatherstrip and doors. I am adding sound deadener to doors to give them a little more enertia when closing. They need splash shields, so I will make some from 3 mil plastic. Still need to find a good drivers side window regulator. Could use a completely different set of doors.

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

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

ArdWrknTrk

Re: Little Blue 82

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You could have just unplugged the seat and master cylinder, but if you needed the bulbs anyway....

3" sounds a little large for a 300 (my 460 has a 3" pipe)

But even if it hurts scavenging it will make the tone lower, if that's what you're looking for.

Be good to get to the root of your vibration issue.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Ray Cecil

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Jim, the brake light is controlled by a switch on the proportioning valve mounted on the frame in 82. Not sure about other years. But yeah, I was already in there replacing bulbs, so it was easy to remove them.

We are taking a trip to a mountain cabin next month, and taking blue 82. So, trying to make it a lot more quite. Its pretty loud. Three major noises. Door seals whistle. Mud terrain tires whine. And the exhaust. I cant hear the radio when driving over 50mph. So....yeah. Its fine when its just me tearing up the daily commute to work. But with wifey, she will appreciate a nicer ride.

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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Tires can make a huge difference. I thought Rusty's tires were quiet until I replaced the flatulent Flowmaster with a Magnaflow. Wow, what a difference. But then I discovered that the tires "sang", and at anything over 45 MPH they were noisy.

And door seals can make a tremendous difference as well. Big Blue's seals were SHOT, and when I replaced them the noise in the cab dropped nicely. But then the exhaust note was obvious. Man, I hated those glass packs!

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ArdWrknTrk

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Sorry Ray,. I guess I'm just enamored with the plastic see through reservoir that has an actual level sensor on my Bricknose (and Gary is too!

)

I really have to focus and think about those rusty, bail lidded M/C's that y'all have to deal with.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

Re: Little Blue 82

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ArdWrknTrk wrote

Sorry Ray,. I guess I'm just enamored with the plastic see through reservoir that has an actual level sensor on my Bricknose (and Gary is too! )

I really have to focus and think about those rusty, bail lidded M/C's that y'all have to deal with.

Yep, to all the above.

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Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

My truck is missing the seal that the LMC catalog shows on the top of the door. And come to think of it, I don't remember seeing those on my last bullnose. I bet they help with wind noise.

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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That strip was only on the high-end trucks.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

1986F150Six

Re: Little Blue 82

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That strip has been added to my truck and it did make a difference.

Ray Cecil

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Ill have to check the Eddie Bauer Bronco in the back to see if it has them. Would be nice.

I also noticed that the vent window rubbers are different for 87+. I was planning to rob the bronco...but will they work on an 82?

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

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

ArdWrknTrk

Re: Little Blue 82

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Vent window is completely different on the Bricknose, but you can swap the entire door.

The door panel doesn't match the dash, but I think it's no big deal to swap that over.

There is something about the lower rear of the door where we bricknose have the seatbelt retractor.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Ray Cecil

Re: Little Blue 82

Shoot. Nevermind then.
These doors on the bronco are SMASHED.
IThought the vent window rubber would swap...oh well.

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

So I just looked, and the bronco DOES have the peice that goes across the top of the door. Ill be installing that as well as some splash guards and sound deadner behind the door panels this weekend hopefully.

This morning is our first chilly morning of fall. COLD WEATHER IS FINALLY HERE!!!

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

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Actually, since cold weather is here....I need to figure out the choke on this carb. If I am not mistaken, this california carb had a choke controlled by the old computer?

Anyway, it doesnt work currently, so going to HAVE to figure something out. I dont want to pop the hood and manually choke while jumping the solenoid all winter.

Oh....Fitech, Holley Sniper FI would be amazing. If only I could find an affordable Offenhauser or Clifford intake.

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

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

ArdWrknTrk

Re: Little Blue 82

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You can get a YFA clone on eBay for cheap.

Set it and forget it.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

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