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Phillip G.

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Hello fellas, I'm a new member and look forward to learning more about 1980 thru 1986 Bullnose trucks. I've owned 1967 to '71 trucks for 42 years and I'm new to the Bullnose. I've recently bought a 1986 F-250 4×4 302 truck. I'm live in middle Tennessee and again, I look very forward to this!

Thank you, Phillip

ArdWrknTrk

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Welcome Phillip!

We're here to help!
302 in a 250 isn't very common.
I assume you have the semi float axle n fewer than 8 lug nuts?

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

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Yes, welcome! Glad you joined.

To Jim's point, there were actually two different F250's - one Ford termed the F250 HD and then the one I call the F250 LD, although the "light duty" bit is my term and Ford never used it.

But the HD's didn't come with a 302 and didn't get the 8-lug full-floating axle. So I'd guess that if your engine is original then you don't have the HD.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

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

Phillip G.

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Thank you, and no sir. It has 8 lug hubs. I'm not sure about the semi floating axle. I could post the VIN. I'm trying to finish an EFI to carburetor conversion that someone started and didn't finish.

Concerning the engine. I'm fairly certain it's a 302 but I did notice it does not have a rear oil pan sump as most trucks do.

Gary Lewis

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You can decode the certification label on our page at Documentation/Specifications/Certification Label. That's the label on the driver's door jamb.

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ArdWrknTrk

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Not rear sump is really weird.

You can tell 302 from 351 by looking at the water pump on the driver's side.
If it's right up on the head seam it's a 302.
If there's like 5/8-3/4" then it's a 351

But there were never EFI 351's in these trucks, so that's a tell right there

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.

mat in tn

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where in middle TN? I left there nearly 2 years ago but still visit often.

grumpin

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Welcome!

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

Phillip G.

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Alexandria Tennessee. 60 miles east of Nashville.

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ArdWrknTrk

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You need to check the FAQ for how to post a pic.

How far do the rear hubs stick out?

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.

BigBrother-84

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Hi Phillip and welcome!

I suggest that you setup your iPhone to take your pictures in JPEG instead of HEIC format.

More “site friendly”.

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.

Phillip G.

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It's an Android but I'll look into to that. Thanks!

Phillip G.

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They don't stick out. They're flush with the 8 lug wheel.

ArdWrknTrk

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Right.
So it's a semi-floater (light duty) 250...
Which could explain the 302. 💡

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.

Phillip G.

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At Jim.

Yes sir, apparently so. The vin has engine code "N", and it's a single fuel tank truck.

5/86 Type WT0069
1FTEF26N6GNA88746
Axle B9
W/B 133
Body BK4
Trans A
Spring 6 6