Gary Lewis

Why don't I see prices on your C-List posts? Anyway, you'd have plenty of room for the family. Go for it!

First, that's an M-block, so is either a 351M or 400. And assuming that it is in the shape it shows to be from the pics, I'd sure want to know what he's done/had done to the engine. If it has been rebuilt what parts are in it, was it bored, etc. Or did he just paint it? A "rebuilt engine" is always a pig in a poke. You never know if the guy is telling the truth, or all of the truth. A well-built engine could up the value of the truck by several thousands of dollars. But one that has had a poor job done on it is a waste of money. Take Big Blue's "rebuilt 460" as an example - worn out and leaking from every gasket. My advice on a vehicle that cannot be driven, as that one appears to be, is to assume there are many, MANY problems to be found. And that advice comes from many painful/expensive experiences - I learn slowly. So I'd say the price is way, WAY too high.

Tom - This particular Mexican restaurant had a tray of hot sauces they'd bring out, and one bottle was marked XXXXXX and the waitress said not to use it. Of course our son did, and he was gasping for air. We laughed so hard! Years later I was in a meeting with some HP big shots and the lady next to me had gone to school in Burlington. I mentioned the restaurant and she started laughing. She had the exact same story but it was her husband. As for skiing, we've been to Kitzbühel, Austria, several places in Colorado, the Poconos, and Killington. I can honestly say Killington was top notch.

Gary never ceases to amaze me. The web site was initially created to answer the questions that people asked over and over and over again. I got tired of looking up the same info each time so created the site, added the documentation that answered the question, and pointed them to it. I still do that to some extent, but now I can usually answer most questions w/o having to add more documentation.

That would be great! And if the sizes don't jump out at you just let me know and I'll get them for you. I could return the speedi-sleeves as they aren't quite right for the job as they are too wide, so are going to be a pain to install & then trim.

Zayne - You are now on the map.

They look good, but I didn't figure out the price on the black ones. So let us know what you think of them as well as the price, please.

That info is in Documentation/Cooling Systems/Elbows. Looks like a 460/7.5L takes a 1/2-14 w/a 5/8" barb.

Zayne - Welcome! - Glad you joined. Where's home in Wisconsin? We have a member's map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and I'd be happy to add you if I had a town.

Thanks, Bill. That looks like the Scotseal. I wonder what ID and OD it is. I've found it online, but not sizes. Any idea? Jim - If I can find it the right size that would be a good solution.

We need to find a good source of silicone-based vacuum caps.

You did say it. But I am judging you by myself, which isn't fair. I spilled ATF yesterday on the same floor where I welded a few days ago, and will be welding again soon. And I doubt I would have taken the time to replace a block. As for GE and the others, I doubt they have welding where they have liquids like oil and gas. But my shop isn't big enough to prevent that.

I didn't help, but congrat's!!!!

I was just about to say that. NOT!

You can't fix privileged stupidity. People that have never had to work on or for something - and are stupid.

That's basically what I was thinking. Oil-soaked wood might be easier to ignite than you think.

So, you got them in, I assume? And are the windows now in?

The first one has die for crimping coaxial connectors, so would need the die for whatever wire size you are working with, like #12 - 18. The second one is for crimping either RJ11 connectors, like used for telephones, or RJ45 connectors like used for Ethernet. But, it comes with a punch-down tool that is used to punch solid telephone wire into a telephone "frame". That takes me WAY back to my days at Conoco.

Jim - Sorry you are having trouble with the forum. I don't know what to suggest as I'm not having any problems, so don't know what the issue is. Anyway, on the "bearing" idea, I was referring to the table on the Scotseal page that shows the bearing part numbers which each of the Scotseals go with. For instance Scotseal #35058 goes with Timken SET413. So I could look up the specs on SET413 to find the size of bore and shaft that 35058 fits - assuming I can't find a table somewhere of Scotseal sizes.

That's interesting, Ray. It would look good, and you have the materials. But will it soak up oil, gas, and antifreeze that's spilled? And what about welding sparks?

Yes, I think it has to go in through the window opening. At least that's the way I've done it.

I agree with you about emissions being better with EFI, which is the main reason why all modern vehicles today have EFI. But there shouldn't be a big difference in fuel economy. I also agree that EFI is more flexible for altitude changes, but I think most people get too hung up on that. It's not like a carburetor cannot handle it at all. Like grumpin said, vehicles with carburetors have been going up and down mountains for years, and no one was on the side of the road changing jets or re-tuning their carburetors. The only real reasons to replace a carburetor with EFI is for better emissions and the ability to self-tune. In exchange, you get a lot of wires, sensors and a computer to make that happen. That being said, no one ever says they want a fuel injection system for "better emissions." Instead, I often hear things like "better cold starts" and "better performance" as reasons why. Those are simply not valid reasons to replace a carburetor with a fuel injection system. The truth is, if you replace your carburetor with an EFI system and you get "better cold starts" and "better performance" or a big increase in fuel economy, then something was not right with your carburetor. I would not replace an EFI system with a carburetor, either. BOTH systems work great when they are dialed in and functioning correctly. Good luck with your project, CountryBumpkin. Hey guys, Mike may not want his thread taken up by a discussion on the merits of carbs and EFI. But we've done a good job of that, and I'm as guilty as any. We have another thread called Computerized Fuel System Documentation Musings where we could take the conversation. Or, we could start another thread with any title we want. Mike - Do you want us to take our musings elsewhere? I can move the various posts if you'd like.

Good one, Ray. There's still another mistake in the article. Anyone? The chassis was refined in 1980 with the new body style, not 1981. Yep! This 1980 advert for the Bronco says it has TTB's.

Good one, Ray. There's still another mistake in the article. Anyone?

That's one of the issues. 460 wasn't used then, and never made it into a Bronco from the factory. In fact, the 400 doesn't appear to have either.