1986F150Six

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-86-Ford-F150-F350-Fuel-Pump-Selector-Control-Relay/233714793781?epid=1023871332&hash=item366a7cbd35:g:9eEAAOSwuRpe8-MZ

Good find, Scott!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-FORD-PICKUP-TRUCK-BRONCO-RH-FRONT-TURN-SIGNAL-PARK-LAMP-EOTZ-13200/174438915324?epid=1911820448&hash=item289d5e9cfc:g:JlUAAOSwqY5fYkWu

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-86-Ford-F-series-Bronco-Covercraft-Bug-Shield-Hood-Protector-Deflector/333416847953?hash=item4da1315a51:g:0rcAAOSwr8xaANl~

Cool!

I am not picky. Thanks!

Some of you know I love to collect automotive and motorcycle license plates and hang them on the wall of my man-cave [Jr. Garagemahal] During the previous GTG and Ford Truck Shows, I have been blessed by the generosity of those who have shared with me. I have seen some collections with only pristine examples or ones only in a series or all counties in their home state, etc., but I like them all, even rusty and crusty! Those have character and a story! Some forum members have even provided ones from other countries! Yesterday, as I was in my work area, I inventoried the states I have [36] as well as the ones I do not have. Since this year's show is virtual, I want to list the states I am missing and if anyone has one, which is not something they want to hold on to, please contact me. Thanks! Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Greetings! Were it not for the COVID 19 crisis, and the resultant changes to plans for what would be the 2020 Ford Truck Show, I would be preparing for a drive to Skiatook, OK on this coming Friday, 9/18/20. I would leave my house in Sheffield, AL @ 04:30 and would make the approximately 570 mile trip to Skiatook, OK. For those of you who have not yet had this opportunity, let me share some random information. In 2016, Skiatook's population was a little less than 8,000. The town welcomes visitors and one quickly feels very comfortable. One can find their way around easily and is never overwhelmed with traffic. I began my visits in 2014. At that time, the event was referred to as the OK GTG [Oklahoma Get Together]. I had gotten to "know" Gary Lewis through online discussions on another forum. He graciously invited me to the GTG and I accepted. While on my way, I called Gary from Little Rock, AK and he provided an estimated time of arrival. When I arrived at his house, no one answered the door bell, so I walked around and first experienced seeing the Garagemahal. For those who do not know, this is Gary's "MODEST" man-cave [garage]! Just imagine a two story brick building that seems to be larger inside than it is outside. I walked to the side door and knocked. I was met by a man with a very pleasant smiling face. He shook my hand and invited me in. Imagine entering an extremely clean and organized work area, equipped with a rest room, sink, industrial cleaning area, large work table with properly identified drawers and cabinets [their contents]. Over head is bright lighting. There is a machine shop area, a blasting cabinet, a powder coating station with proper draw through ventilation, and an industrial oven for baking the powder coated pieces. And, in that same room, due to the sometimes violent weather which Oklahoma offers, there is a heavily reinforced storm room. Now, let's go into the next area which is the garage. On one end [facing the street] is a large door which opens to allow entry for the vehicles. Once just inside, there is a heavy duty vehicle lift. I am guessing the ceiling height is 16'. With the lifting arms moved to the side, one can drive a vehicle forward towards the rear. I believe 2 or 3 vehicles can be parked beyond the lift. Now, keep in mind that all of this area is clean, well lit and is air conditioned and heated. The floors are sealed. He has a tool for every need! At the back of the area, on the left side, are stairs leading to 2nd floor. The upstairs is as large as the downstairs. Just beyond the landing at the bottom of the stairs is a crane, which can lift something like 800#. With this, many parts have been stored upstairs on the reinforced flooring. I would hazard to say there are enough parts to build a couple of trucks! As one comes back downstairs, one can see inside a utility room where there is a refrigerated drying system for the compressed air. Impressive, indeed! I have had the pleasure to attend in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. One of the pleasures is meeting Janey, Gary's lovely soul-mate [wife]! She and Gary freely share their Christian hospitality with all who attend. On Friday nights, all [30-60 people] were treated at Gary's home to a feast catered by Mac's Barbeque [pork, beef, sausage, beans, rolls, tea, water, cold drinks, etc.]! Janey always made delicious brownies and breakfast casserole for the next day. One was never hungry. In the early years, the GTG was held at Gary's and maybe 12-15 people got together on Saturday and worked on each other's vehicles and swapped stories. Fun was had by all! On Saturday afternoon, the group would go to Ron's Burgers [local restaurant]. I would have a [very] large cheeseburger which came covered [smothered] with homemade chili! This and a serving of their homemade French fries with something to drink was great! Beginning in 2017, the group of forum members multiplied, so began the Ford Truck Show, which was held at the parking lot of the church which Gary's family attends. The parking area was very sufficient and there was a large activities building which was opened to access restrooms and the church youth made food available. Over the years, the group has grown from mostly locals with a couple of members from out of state to the point where now we have international membership. In 2018 [i believe], we had friends visiting from Australia, Nova Scotia and new Zealand, to name a few. This year, there are more entrants in the Ford Truck Show than ever before! I am sure Gary will want to discuss this for future meets. I am sure he will do a great job as he always does on anything in which he is involved. Please, EVERYBODY let him know that he and his work are appreciated. He puts so much time and effort in this forum. He rarely talks about it but there are costs involved and he has even prepared for the forum to continue even when he is not able to continue. Thank you, Gary!

Copied from another forum: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER » Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:40 pm From the forum FAQ: Q: Can somone tell me the proper procedure for adjusting the valves on a 300 with it not running? A: Adjusting the valves on a 300 is EASY. For beginners I recommend writing down the firing order, 153624, thusly: 1 5 3 6 2 4 With a breaker bar or long handled ratchet and a 15/16 socket rotate the engine damper until the timing mark comes up to top dead center. Watch #6 cyls and #1 cyls rocker arms as you do this. On one of these two cylinders the exhaust will just be closing and the intake will start to open as you approach top dead center. If that happens on #6 then adjust #1. If it happens on #1 then adjust #6, because these two pairs are matched, as in the diagram above (5 & 2 and 3 & 4 are the other two matched pairs). So lets say you just adjusted #6. The next cylinder to adjust in the firing order is #2. Rotate the crank about a third of a rev, watching #2's buddy, #5. The exhaust rocker for #5 will be closing and the intake starting to open as you get to TDC. Adjust #2 when the two #5 rockers are in alignment, one closing and one opening. Continue this process until you go through all six, then go through it again, to double check. With this method you can adjust all six cylinders with only two revolutions of the crank. To speed things up you could mark your damper in three places spaced 120 deg apart. But any more I dont even look at the damper. With practice you can run through your valves in five minutes. It will take you longer to remove the valve cover than to run the valves. Whats more you wont even have to look at the damper, just find the cylinder in the overlap cycle and start from there, adjusting the buddy cyl. Good luck. THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER The only thing I can add is it helps to mark your damper in three places so you can easily see when you are approaching TDC on every cylinder.

Welcome, Kevin!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-Ford-Bronco-Truck-Battery-Bracket-OEM-1980-1986/174306831783?hash=item28957f2da7:g:00QAAOSwqA9e2Xuu

Jim, This is what I read: This a New 7 tooth E0TZ-17285-C Ford Speedometer Drive gear. This fits BW1345 Transfer cases with the Steel sleeve 1.375 ID and 2" OD Speedometer Drive Gear. This on has the 2" OD and 1.375 ID steel sleeve. Do not be concerned with the color of the gear.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=BW+transfer+case+1345+6+teeth+speedometer+gear&docid=608032962567405723&mid=1B7849FDDC4DF7FD2FD61B7849FDDC4DF7FD2FD6&view=detail&FORM=VIRE I did not find a NOS one [E0TZ-17285-C], but there is an aftermarket one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BW1345-FORD-SPEEDOMETER-DRIVE-GEAR-7-TEETH-WITH-STEEL-SLEEVE-1-375-ID-2-OD-/164157786811

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=BW+transfer+case+1345+6+teeth+speedometer+gear&docid=608032962567405723&mid=1B7849FDDC4DF7FD2FD61B7849FDDC4DF7FD2FD6&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

6, 7 or 8 teeth?

Great idea!

Is the green one mounted on a metal sleeve?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-E5TZ-17285-A-Speedo-Gear/373210791844?hash=item56e518bfa4:g:szEAAOSwCnpea7QP

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Ford-E4TZ-18552-B-Heater-Control-Cable-1985-86-Bronco-F150-350/124338288391?hash=item1cf323b707:g:rXoAAOSwcF5fYBkX

Ask the seller to measure the from one side to the opposite side [diameter]. The 15" are smaller 10 1/2" whereas the F250 and 350 are 12", I believe. F150 2 wheel drive example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/78-94-Ford-Truck-Dog-Dish-HUB-CAPS-10-1-2-Set-4-Hubcaps-F100-F150-1-2-ton-15/293687693027?hash=item4461268ee3:g:irsAAOSw1vFfNBmg F250/350 example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/M-1-1978-1991-Ford-F250-Truck-12-inch-Center-Cap-Hub-Dog-Dish-4WD-Pickup-FRONT/224066390178?fits=Year%3A1986%7CModel%3AF-250%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item342b65c8a2:g:WpMAAOSw29Ne~oHU

Welcome!

Look on the intake manifold for a vacuum "tree" and remove one of the rubber caps on an unused port.

Stock 15" steel rims. These are for 4 wheel drive.

A "standard?" rule of thumb when setting timing on the 4.9L using a vacuum gauge is to get the maximum amount of vacuum at idle, something like 21" of Hg, and then retarding until that drops about 1.5" Hg. Take it for a drive and if more than slight pinging is heard while under a light load, retard the timing just a tiny bit more. If no pinging is heard, advance the timing slightly until it is heard and then back off slightly. Remember, for the 300/4.9L engines [gear driven camshaft], rotating the distributor clockwise retards.

Great find, Cory!