Gary Lewis

Alignment specs are on the page at Documenation/Suspension & Steering/Alignment.

Merry Christmas on the 4th of July. Just got two documents scanned today, both of which are on the same webpage: EEC-IV Sensors & Actuators - Original Bulletin & Later Update ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS (EEC-IV)SENSORS AND ACTUATORS (THROUGH MODEL YEAR 1986) 36 pages ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS (EEC-IV) INFORMATION UPDATE (THROUGH MODEL YEAR 1986) 20 pages Note that both of them refer to the "Emission Diagnosis/Engine Electronics Shop Manual, Volume H", which we also have on the site.

But now you know, and with your memory you won't forget.

Right. We actually have a how-to on our page at Documentation/Driveline/Speedometers, Gears, Cables, & Sensors and then the Speedo Cables tab.

Happy 4th of July! As an update on the migration of the forum from Nabble to Invision, we've paid the $2050 to do the migration. The next step is to upload a current backup of the Nabble forum for them to write a routine to translate it into Invision format, but we've run afoul of the holiday and apparently the Invision staff are off at the moment. In fact their statement says "Normal support services will resume on Monday, July 8th." So I'm hoping that on Monday I'll be given a place to upload our 7.3GB backup file and they can start coding. But I have no idea how long that will take, so I'll give y'all an update when I have one. In the interim, be safe!

I missed that. But good! Except that while their advert agrees with the part number listing from the Text section of the MPC, which shows those fitting all 4WD’s through 86. But it doesn’t match the Illustration section which shows that in 85 it changed to the style you and I have.

"Oh, and the part numbers on one of the lower don't exactly match up with what the book says or at least I don't think they do. I may clean it more later to see if I can read more of the number." Any number on a part is not a part number. See our page here: Documentation/How To Decode Ford Part Numbers. But the short version is that #'s on parts are ID or engineering #'s and you have to use a cross reference to get from those to part numbers, which are what is listed in the master parts catalog. I know it doesn't make sense, but that was not one of Ford's "Better Ideas". The upper and lower insulators/bushing/mounts may be hard to find. But you may be able to find other bushings that will work. I'd look at the cab bushings and radiator support bushings to see if they are about the same size.

You are now on the map. As for the cam, retarding the timing helps with emissions but hurts power - badly. The 351M & 400 got timing sets that retarded the cam timing in order to pass emissions testing, and were forever called "boat anchors" because of it.

Agreed. But there were really two problems with both the 351M & 400 - lack of carburetion & cam timing. I know a guy that put a straight-up timing set on his 400 and a 600 CFM Edelbrock and said it doubled his power. Don't know which is the most important, but both are significant. The 400 has a tad longer stroke than the 460 and much larger inlet and exhaust ports than a 351W. So it can make gobs of torque and it can breath. But it came out of the factory neutered badly.

Derek - My bad as I hadn't updated that page. It now reads: As for the blower switch, it doesn't have an off position. You have to move the function lever to Off to turn the blower off. The bottom position on the blower speed is just Low.

The guys gave you good advice. Glad you got it fixed. As for the idle, you probably had really weak spark before and should now have a very strong one. That could improve the idle speed by lighting off the mix more reliably. And it may also improve the power and MPG.

I'll get right back with you, Paul. Would sure like to see you - and the truck.

Which is why this grandpa put a non-tilt column in Big Blue. He's tall enough that the wheel comes in very handy for pulling yourself in.

Here's hoping, Jim.

I wouldn't recommend anyone else try this, as it has been the picture of reliabilty. Other than normal PM stuff, and a water pump (on a cummins? No way!!!! LOL) I did replace the belt, since I was there. Old one behind seat, just in case. I get plenty of looks, and questions. Even after living in this town for 3 years, some folks are still surprised by what's hiding under the hood..... I've had several folks ask for advice on doing a Cummins swap, but haven't had many that actually followed through. A former co-worked did complete the same swap in his 85 D150 Dodge. We kinda stole the show at the recent Mopar event here in town..... Paul - Welcome back, Kotter!!! Glad to hear that nameless engine is still running. Please plan on bringing it all the way up here for the show, which I think will be Sept 14th. You might steal this show.

Welcome! Glad you joined. So, where's home? We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map) and can add you with a zip or city/state.

Dunno, Jim. But in my fairly lengthy highway driving in 5th gear Big Blue gets 11 - 12 MPG at a steady 2000 RPM, which is about 68 MPH.

I have and fired it up, but haven’t had a chance to drive it yet. We may take it for a spin this weekend.

Yes, that cleaner has been doing a really good job. But I can't find a gooseneck hitch in either the MPC or the accessories catalog.

Very good results! I'll file that mix away for future use.

Not a bad price.

Looks really good! Well done.

Yes, sort of like that, Bill. Got a pair on Blue and another pair on Janey's GLK. But they are buried pretty deep so pics aren't easy. Got 4 more training manuals scanned today for another ~400 pages. So we are pushing 2000 pages in the last few days. Here's today's haul: Non-EEC Related Driveability Diagnosis: How to find a problem that isn't related to the EEC system. Covers vacuum, ignition, mechanical, & air intake systems - and more. Electronic Steering & Suspension Systems: No, this doesn't pertain to Bullnose trucks but it is interesting nonetheless. Distributorless Ignition Systems: Covers the history of ignition systems including magnetos, breaker points, solid-state systems, EEC/Electronic Engine Control, TFI-I, TFI-IV, & DIS/Distributorless Systems. And since this discusses the SHO engine I'll tag Chris/ctubutis. Compressor/Clutch Overhaul - Ford Dealer Installed A/C Systems: Explains how to overhaul the compressors used in the dealer-installed A/C systems. This includes the York & Tecumseh 2-cylinder units, Frigidaire 6-cylinder, Nippondenso 6-cylinder, & the Ford FS-6. In addition it discusses several competitive systems, including GM's CCOT (Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube), GM POA (Pilot Operated Absolute) Valve-in-Receiver (VIR), Chrysler's Cycling Clutch and Low Pressure Cut-Out Switches, and those of American Motors Company (AMC). I have ~20 more that I got from the lady at church, but I don't think I'll scan all of them as several of them are for vehicles or systems that don't apply at all to the Bullnose trucks. (Yes, I know DIS and electronic suspension and steering don't apply, but they are interesting. Don't really see the 4EAT transaxle theory & operations all that interesting.)

I can't explain why your speedo worked seemingly ok, but mine sure slipped when the nut wasn't tight. On the tabs, I think they just push on and stay. But I'd be afraid the old ones would break, so if I had new ones while I was rebuilding I'd put them in.

On the noise, put the front end on jack stands, start the engine, and turn lock to lock with someone looking/listening for the click. Use a hose stuck to your ear to hear down where things are turning, hot, etc. And if you have slack in the steering box you just discovered why I won't buy a box from anyone but Blue Top or Redhead.