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ArdWrknTrk

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So, 16 or 17 is an AIR pump bypass valve and 13 & 15 are the inlet or exhaust plumbing?

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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So true on the internet. Several premium channels are having a free period and we are taking advantage of that by recording several movies to our DVR. That way we can watch them w/o needing bandwidth.

As for shops, our governor hasn't shut things down, but is leaving it to the cities. Tulsa has shut most things down, but our little town hasn't.

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

ArdWrknTrk

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Life goes on

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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I think 13 & 15 are inlet for the AIR pump? So they are using the air intake system as the silencer for the AIR pump?

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ArdWrknTrk

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Gary Lewis wrote

As for the people, I think they should be put in a large cell and allowed to pass their germs back and forth. That way they won't pass them to the rest of the world, which they have done already by going home.

"Secure Quarantine Facility"

Sanitoriums, plague colonies, and -of course- Death Camps!
It's all part of the vast government conspiracy!!!!!

/S

I'm joking, of course, but prisons are in REAL trouble with this.

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.

ArdWrknTrk

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Where's the blow off muffler?

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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Dunno where the muffler is. Hidden?

As for prisons, yes they are in serious trouble.

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ArdWrknTrk

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I've been through the entire impound/holding lot under the highway (in the driving sleet & rain)

I don't see a cutaway of that vintage with a 7.5.
Most are diesel.

I'll keep looking at other lots, if we still have freedom of movement tomorrow.

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.

Rembrant

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Gary Lewis wrote

I think 13 & 15 are inlet for the AIR pump? So they are using the air intake system as the silencer for the AIR pump?

Ha! Isn't that funny...I didn't realize it until you guys started discussing it, but in typical Ford fashion, that intake diagram is labelled incorrectly.

#13 and #15 do not connect together. #15 actually connects to the 90 deg barb on top of the intake duct almost where it connects to the air filter box, and #13 actually connects to hose #11.

You can see it in the picture below:

And those horns you guys were talking about earlier that owners often cut off, they are part of the plastic piece that is between the two sections of intake hoses between the air box and the throttle body, or at least that was my understanding from reading up on these parts earlier.

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

Rembrant

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ArdWrknTrk wrote

I don't see a cutaway of that vintage with a 7.5.
Most are diesel.

Same thing up here Jim. Of all the cutaways I found, all were diesels, and all of the regular single wheel vans had smaller gas engines (All Triton era stuff).

ArdWrknTrk

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Cory,
I'll keep looking.

There are more holding and tow lots around here.
I just went to the one where I remember rows of vans.

I'll put the word out to other drivers too.
Something will shake loose.

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.

Rembrant

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Cory,
I'll keep looking.

Thanks Jim! I've found the parts at wrecking yards in Oregon and Georgia (if Car-Part.com is current/accurate). Problem I have right now is, my USA shipping address is no good because I can't get across the border for at least 30 days...maybe longer, and I have a bunch of parts sitting in Maine now waiting to be picked up. Shipping to Canada will still be fine, but a lot of sellers in the US don't want to do that.

And, I still have to get all of the compartments opened up and make sure the intake isn't hidden in there somewhere. The locks on all of them are stuck/seized at the moment, but I hope to have them all freed up in the next couple days.

1986F150Six

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Ford-F2UE-9R504-CA-Air-Intake-Duct-Hose-1992-1996-E-350-460-7-5L-V8/184072615405?hash=item2adb9535ed:g:fmUAAOSwmxVd6qLL

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Ford-VAN-Air-Filter-Cleaner-Box-Retainer-Bracket/123675691462?hash=item1ccba549c6:g:Kg8AAOSw-0xYXXRb:sc:USPSPriority!35633!US!-1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F250-F350-7-5L-V8-Stock-Dual-Outlet-Air-Box-Cleaner-Intake/184097765789?hash=item2add14f99d:g:n30AAOSw2WheAtoT

Rembrant

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David,

Very good finds, especially the first two items. Both saved in My Ebay, thank you. I have to get the rest of the luggage compartments opened up in the next few days and make sure none of the missing parts are in storage.

The current world situation is going to be putting a bit of a damper on my projects, at least in the spending money part. I have a lot of cleaning and rehab work to keep me busy with both the Bullnose and the RV. Due to the type of work I'm in, I've taken approx 30% pay cut as of a week ago, and I'd say that will be continuing long after the current crisis settles down. The good news is I'm still working. My job is relatively safe, but even it has an expiry date under current conditions.

Like everybody else, I have a whole bunch of little projects in the queue that need to be taken care of, and what better time to do it than now.

Rembrant

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Small bit of news today I located the correct EVTM for the Cab/Chassis on Ebay, and not only did I find several of them, I even found one for sale in Canada. Should be here in a couple days.

I still need to order the factory service manuals on CD, but they are readily available, so no big deal there. The Econoline is included win the F-series sets, but for whatever reason the Econolin EVTM is not included. (For my 1984 and 1985 F-series FSM's at least). I noticed that the 1993 set is strictly mechanical and does not include the EVTM for the F or E series.

I also found the diagnostic connector. I'm going to pick up one of those Innova 3145 OBD1 code readers. I actually had one before but sold it. Bugger.

And I finally finished cleaning the interior of the cab. First round at least...it still needs more cleaning. This thing was so gross inside. Ugh. Anyway, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and we will get it all cleaned up. Check out the wood dash pieces...gotta break out the Armor-All annnd Varnish with this luxury machine...ha!

Gary Lewis

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Quite a bit of news, actually. To quote Jim, progress is good!

It really looks good inside. You'uns are going to really enjoy it.

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Rembrant

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Gary Lewis wrote

Quite a bit of news, actually. To quote Jim, progress is good!

It really looks good inside. You'uns are going to really enjoy it.

Gary,
Bit of a catch-22 situation at the moment. Gas is just a hair over 70 cents a Liter here now...the cheapest it has been in 30 years I'm quite sure. What a wonderful time to buy something that gets what, 8mpg?...lol. We were quite excited and made the deal with a bit of extra enthusiasm as we figured we'd get to possibly take it a even a little further this summer than we had originally planned. A week goes by and the economy is all but shut down, I've taken approx a 30% pay cut, and we can't go anywhere...lol.

Still, Mrs. Rembrant is super excited regardless and she keeps reminding me that this his/hers project is an excellent distraction even if we only get to use it very little this summer. It is super cool to see her so excited. (She does not get very excited about my old Bullnose...lol). It will keep us busy.

Annd...I got notice today that an order from LMC that I've been waiting a month for has finally shipped. I'll be back at the Bullnose shortly;).

Gary Lewis

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Yes, that is a Catch-22 thing. Unfortunate. But, it won't last forever, and meanwhile you both have things to do that you want to do. So, stay at home having fun, and you'll have it ready to go when you actually can go.

And that reminds me, I didn't look at my extra air cleaner box yesterday. Was I supposed to? Or were you going to ensure that yours isn't in the storage compartment? I forgot.

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grumpin

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Looking good! Congrats on your purchase!

If you get 8 MPG, I’d be happy!

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

Rembrant

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grumpin wrote

If you get 8 MPG, I’d be happy!

Between picking it up and the little bit of running around I've done with it, I've now put 180 miles on it, and according to the gauge, I still haven't burned the 26.4 gallons I put in it, so it must be getting at least 7mpg. We'll see. I don't have high hopes in the MPG department, but I'll get it as good as I can.

I emailed Scott at Parkland for advice, and he was quick and to the point:

1. Set base timing at 13 deg with distributor disconnected.
2. Install a 180 deg high flow thermostat.
3. Install a low resistance air filter in the stock air cleaner.
4. Free flowing exhaust, preferably with headers.
5. Buy his 460 top end kit.

Do any or all of those mods in that order. I will definitely be doing items 1 through 3, and not likely ever do 4 and 5. This thing is an RV after all...lol. I don't want to hotrod it, I just want it to work it's very best.

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