1986F150Six

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Ford-Fuel-Sending-Unit-E0TF-9275-AB-F-150-F-250-F-350-Rear-Tank-1980-84/152127583383?fits=Year%3A1980%7CModel%3AF-150%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item236b82b497:g:RQoAAOSwcaZdr3xR:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!40475!US!-1

I believe this is not the heavy duty one. This would be to prevent stress cracking. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Ford-Fire-Wall-Reinforcement-Kit-E3TZ-7K509-A-F150-F250-F350-1983-1987/164144985298?epid=1541188695&hash=item2637cdb4d2:g:pccAAOSwr9Reg2bW

Oh boy is it ever rare...these things have been obsolete since the 90's are really REALLY hard to find. Nice find David. It's a gift!

I agree with your last suggestion!

Another one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-e6tz-9a050-c-Fuel-Tank-Selector-Switch/254461773727?epid=1022238941&hash=item3b3f1a879f:g:P~wAAOSwFHteAPQ6

I vote that this be used to encourage other members, like the one from Jonathan and later, Cory.

Thank you!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Genuine-OEM-Ford-Dual-Fuel-Tank-Selector-Switch-1986-86-F150-F250-F350/124134830236?epid=1022238941&hash=item1ce703309c:g:Mo4AAOSwrcZegTeq

Good price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-Ford-4spd-Shifter-Knob-Insert-E2TZ-7N280-D-F150-F250-F350-Bronco/193400535051?epid=1111227251&hash=item2d0791f80b:g:XacAAOSwCDxeBomV

https://www.ebay.com/itm/E2TZ-17508-A-Wiper-Motor-Ford/293528272274?hash=item4457a5fd92:g:RTYAAOSw9QVegAtB

Extremely rare!!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Ford-1981-87-Pickup-Column-Gear-Shift-Socket-EOTZ-7228-D/164141199386?hash=item263793f01a:g:tZAAAOSwV3JefqTy

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-OEM-Ford-E0TZ-7A250-A-Transfer-Case-Oil-Pump-Plunger-Pin-Warner-Gear/184233248322?hash=item2ae5284642:g:664AAOSw9htegnMg

Welcome, Greg!

Very nice detailing, Scott!

I "think" the 300/4.9L engines tendency to shake slightly @ idle might be because the engine is quite long and is fed by 1 centrally located carburetor [poor fuel distribution]. Yes, ~20" Hg vacuum @ idle is the normal for a healthy engine! The vacuum tree [manifold] on the firewall is utilized when the truck has factory A/C. The PCV rubber grommet, when loose, can be a source of vacuum leak. Replacements are inexpensive and can be found at any parts store. The plastic hose you described provides replacement air to the crankcase for when the PCV system is functioning. The preheater hose, connecting the intake snorkel to the exhaust manifold heat shroud, needs to be there to maintain proper temperature in the air filter housing and to help prevent carburetor icing.

Please forgive me for "highjacking", but this reminded me of something: when I was growing up, there were six of us and my mother was frugal, so every Saturday, she would empty the refrigerator of all that had accumulated throughout the week and make a large pot of soup. This would include several meats and multiple vegetables. It would simmer all day and fill the kitchen with an enticing aroma. Then she would toast crackers with chunks of cheddar cheese. Ummm, ummm good! No pot was ever the same! I miss those days!

David, the colors are quite different, but it's not the armrest that is the issue...it's the paint I used that is obviously too dark. I was going to send you some pictures. I might paint the armrest just to keep it all uniform, but I don't think there's much left in my paint cans besides fumes... I asked because there is the possibility that the NOS armrest pad "had not seen the light of day", so perhaps would be a standard for comparison? Your project is always fun to follow!

Welcome!

Yes, it is good to hear from Chris!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Ford-D7TZ-1042436-B-Cover/181163532637?epid=1517834559&hash=item2a2e30215d:g:99gAAMXQlgtRxu2F https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-1973-1979-F100-350-TRUCK-COVER-BACK-WINDOW-MOULDING-NOS-FREE-SHIPPING/361770147076?epid=1517834559&hash=item543b2e5d04:g:JPcAAOSwEeFVOT~J https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-OEM-84-91-F-250-Rear-Window-Glass-Joint-D7TZ1042436B/333409776656?epid=1517834559&hash=item4da0c57410:g:IqgAAOSwKc9a3ooe

Cory, how did the color of the NOS armrest pad compare?

Cameron, in your introductory post, you mentioned that the truck has a rough idle. As with any "new" truck acquisition, it is good practice to change oil, grease, replace filters and tune up just to know all has been done. However, try a few easy things, first, to see if the idle improves. Grab hold of the air cleaner and gently rock from side to side. If there is movement, take a 1/2" wrench and tighten the two hold down nuts at the base of the carburetor [just snug, not too tight]. If the nuts are tight, but movement is still detected, the top half of the carburetor sometimes vibrates loose. For this, the carburetor must be removed and turned upside down to access the screws which will need to be tightened. The 1986 feedback system has numerous vacuum lines [hard plastic or rubber]. The truck is 34 years old, so check for cracked or loose hoses. Check for missing or cracked rubber caps on the manifold "tree" located on the intake manifold under the carburetor. It has 6 or 7 different sized ports. Not all are used [based on options] and are capped from the factory. There is one particular port which is nearest the exhaust manifold and often points toward the cab. It is buried under the vacuum hose spaghetti and is quite difficult to see. It is also difficult to hear a hissing sound when the engine is running due to it pointing away and downward. When spraying carburetor cleaner or water, it is difficult to find this vacuum leak due to its position. I chased this leak for quite some time until using smoke. This rubber cap hardens due to age and the close proximity to the exhaust and either cracks or falls off, causing a vacuum leak. The feedback system, when working correctly is great and returns good gas mileage. But, to work correctly, all vacuum lines must be intact and all sensors in place and functioning. There is a throttle position sensor, a MAP sensor, a temperature sensor [near the thermostat] and an O2 sensor. This information is processed by a computer located behind the dash near the ash tray. Enough, already! Glad to have you aboard! David

Sold for $6600: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Ford-Bronco-XLT-4X4-302-V8-CALIFORNIA-RUST-FREE-VEHICLE-4WD/193387943372?hash=item2d06d1d5cc%3Ag%3AcekAAOSw6VVec9oR&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C2500

Welcome! We can help you with the rough idle, when the new thread is started.

Very good price. This speedometer is for medium duty trucks; note the odometer [7 digits]. The red coloring for the 1/10s indicates a replacement or service unit. The one used in the advertisement does not indicate 000000.0, but there are 6 available. I found one of these several years ago and installed it in my 1986 F150. The assembly came with Ford instructions detailing resetting the odometer. I gave these to Gary and I believe they are available on the web site. This is a drop in replacement. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-1983-Ford-Truck-E3HZ-17255-A-Instrument-Cluster-Speedometer-Gauge-85-MPH-/182905529474 Compare pricing to this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1980-1986-FORD-F100-F150-F250-F350-BRONCO-SPEEDOMETER-ASBY-E1TZ-17255-B/392696543077?hash=item5b6e89b765:g:ofIAAOSw~oFXEn3d