Gary Lewis

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.

I use this heat shield. Works great.

Wonderful!

I don't know that the washer is all that special, so if you could find one that fits... And the speedo gear looks good. Just make sure you torque the nut holding the yoke properly or the gear will slip. The chains are always a bit sloppy, but unless you bought a new one in your kit you'll probably be fine with the original chain. Don't forget about what Mat said on the oil pump.

Beautiful scenery! That road along Lago Maggiore looks like the same one we were on in a bus last fall going from Lugano to Tirano, from the end of the Gotthard Express to the beginning of the Bernina Express. But that goes along Lago Lugano, not Lago Maggiore, so it isn't the same one - it just looks like it. Austria is one of my favorites, but I've not been to Gaschurn. But it has to be beautiful!

Ok, I'm confused. Someone help me understand how these two illustrations fit with the above info. How can all 4wd vehicles use the same upper and lower insulators and yet 1985/86 4wd vehicles use the 2nd one - and I know that's the one Big Blue has.

I think it is fair to say that all 4wd Bullnose trucks used the same upper and lower "insulators", aka "bushings". (I realize that these are all E1's and the 1980 trucks had to have had E0 insulators, but apparently they were replaced by the E1's show to fit the 1980 trucks.) So, in order for people to search and find this post, all Bullnose 4wd trucks take E1TZ 6E039-A upper insulators, bushing, or mounts, and E1TZ 6E039-B lowers. Now I need to put this on the webpage...

I think they are supposed to be in Documentation/Suspension & Steering/Crossmembers. But I remember looking recently and finding that the mounts, 6E039, aren't shown. And I remember posting that all 4x4 transmissions took the same upper and lower, but I can't find that right now. I'm installing spark plugs, but when I get done I can see if I can find it if y'all haven't.

Not sure I understand the question. But I delved into the article and found a significant, almost crucial, potential for causing a pandemic in the use of these words.

Got 4 more scanned in this morning for another ~200 pages: Engine Superchargers Basic Turbochargers Light Truck Rear Antilock Braking Systems Noise, Vibration, & Harshness

Congrat's! Glad you figured out how to get on the water, safely. As for dumb mistakes, I've had more then my share.

Yes, progress is good! And those bearings will help some, but I'd bet the major heat source is the slippage in the torque converter. Typically the input is spinning 250 - 300 RPM more than the output, and all of that loss is turned into heat. And that makes the cooling so important. Don't remember what you said you had, but there's been a number of things making the rounds here in Okiehoma that just leave you feeling tired. The energy returns, but slowly. So I hope you get completely over it very soon.

Yes, and why I didn't have to think about whether or not to ban him. We gave him two chances. This was his third strike.

Well done! You are right, your old harness was toast. Glad the Painless harness worked so well. So, what's next?

Yep. From what I can tell, out of 458 posts he never answered a question to help someone else nor provided encouragement. Instead all of those posts were intended to advertise trucks he was selling on eBay. That doesn't even come close to fitting our guidelines.

There is a lot of overlap in these so it is hard to recommend exactly which ones to read. But there's a course outlined in most of them and I'm thinking that I'll get my head around it and see if I can outline it so people see a way through them. But I think that is going to point out a lot of holes in our documentation. So maybe if we have operating money left over at the end of each year we might buy a few of of those if we can find them. How does that sound?

Daniel - I regret to inform you that you have been banned from the Bullnose Forum. I've not deleted your many posts so you can be un-banned if you agree to adhere to our guidelines - as outlined in the email to you and the previous post. You will no longer be able to post so the only way to respond will be via the email I sent you. Until you do that you will not be reinstated.

Thanks. Lots of good documentation there. I've tagged my grandson as I know he will want to read it.

No, that doesn't sound like vapor lock. That would usually happen after you've driven far enough to get everything really hot. That sounds like you are pulling a vacuum on the tank. The little hose used to go to a vapor recovery cannister below the battery. But it sounds like it has been removed or disconnected. So the hose may be plugged. or pinched, which causes the pressure in the tank to drop down when the pump pulls some fuel out and eventually there's a vacuum that prevents fuel from flowing. You can check that by removing the fuel filler cap and driving the truck, although you might want to stick a rag in so no dirt gets in.

The illustration on our page at Documentation/Driveline/Transfer Cases and then the BW1345 tab shows one.