1986F150Six

Welcome, jbritt!

Following your project. Welcome to the forum!

Teaser photo!

My truck has one, Cory. I will get the measurements, but it will be Monday before being able to post them.

Good results from a lot of work!

Ford strong! Good job!

$700 to rebuild a Carter YFA? You can rebuild it yourself for about $40 and a weekend of effort. Even buying a rebuilt one off of eBay would only cost you $220: Rebuilt feedback carburetor Or, a new clone YFA on eBay for <$75, including freight.

Nice! Like a real cowboy wearing a Stetson!

Trying to steer us back to the original thread topic, we must be careful not to "dog" it while on the MPG run!

Is that a TV show reference? A bit before my time I think. What are you doing for wiring on Dad's truck Gary? I haven't had time to catch up on any of your projects recently, so I apologize if this has already been discussed. I don't want wiring older than me on my truck, so I'm leaning towards new, just not sure how yet. LMC sells a universal kit for reasonable money. I saw a link to a custom setup on FTE, but it's more than twice the price! Welcome back, Kotter: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=welcome+back+kotter+theme+song&mkt=en-us&httpsmsn=1&refig=6c28516714674f11d6f3ecd47b241683&PC=HCTS&sp=5&qs=AS&pq=welcome+back%2c+kotter&sk=LS3EP1&sc=8-20&cvid=6c28516714674f11d6f3ecd47b241683&cc=US&setlang=en-US&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dwelcome%2bback%2bkotter%2btheme%2bsong%26form%3dEDNTHT%26mkt%3den-us%26httpsmsn%3d1%26refig%3d6c28516714674f11d6f3ecd47b241683%26PC%3dHCTS%26sp%3d5%26qs%3dAS%26pq%3dwelcome%2bback%252C%2bkotter%26sk%3dLS3EP1%26sc%3d8-20%26cvid%3d6c28516714674f11d6f3ecd47b241683%26cc%3dUS%26setlang%3den-US&view=detail&mmscn=vwrc&mid=62A278E37D50A5C3B8AA62A278E37D50A5C3B8AA&FORM=WRVORC Take a slow deep breath and swallow, hard: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-86-FORD-F150-CLASSIC-UPDATE-AMERICAN-AUTOWIRE-WIRING-HARNESS-KIT-510724/383097452111?fits=Year%3A1986%7CModel%3AF-150%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item593263364f:g:a9EAAOSw-ixdTwf9

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Ford-BW1345-Front-Output-Shaft-EOTZ7061E-For-BRONCO-F150-350-1980-91/333326877410?hash=item4d9bd482e2:g:uoMAAOSwwJ5deRKg

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-Ford-1980-1986-Truck-Pickup-Wing-Vent-Gaskets-Rubber-1982-1983-1984-1985/401881309220?epid=9019197084&hash=item5d91fe2024:g:i30AAOSwvPpdeWVq

Welcome aboard, David, from another David!

David, MPG aside, let me know what you think of the mirrors for actually seeing behind you! PS: For "Man Cave" discussions, you can note that New Brunswick is where the Bricklin SV-1 was built during it's short lifespan in the mid 1970's. They were powered by a Ford 351w for at least part of the production run. Not sure how often you guys see them down south these days, but I see one every now and then in the summer months. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bricklin_SV-1 They still show up for sale as well. This one below is listed for sale in New Brunswick but is actually in Maine. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/fredericton/1975-bricklin-sv-1/1454189923?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Regarding "man cave" discussions, previously, Cory supplied a motorcycle license plate from Nova Scotia. He recently shared with me that means: New Scotland. Cool!

How about 8.4 to 1? And, no knock sensor?

Over the last few weeks, I have been talking about the Garagemahal Truck Show and the upcoming gas mileage test [revisited] with a group of men at a local breakfast restaurant. Today, one 75 year old man proceeded to give me some advice: 1. Drive with tailgate down or removed. 2. Add Lucas gas treatment to every other tank. 3. Use 100% gasoline. 4. Use higher than 87 octane fuel. 5. Replace air filter with a K&N filter element. I thanked him.

Stay tuned as it will be reported, here, either by Gary while I am returning from the show, or me, later. I want to thank Cory, publicly, for the Type 5 mirrors. They arrived yesterday and look very nice! This weekend, they will be installed in preparation for the drive to Skiatook, OK, next week. Cory was also kind enough to include a New Brunswick license plate which will proudly be displayed on the wall of my "man cave".. Thanks, Cory!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Bronco-F150-15-Red-Stripe-Trim-Ring-OEM-1A/153349301857?hash=item23b454a661:g:bgoAAOSwbZ5cR2D- https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Bronco-F150-15-Red-Stripe-Trim-Ring-OEM-2/153349302220?hash=item23b454a7cc:g:GMYAAOSwFSNcR2Es https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Bronco-F150-15-Red-Stripe-Trim-Ring-OEM-3/153349302897?hash=item23b454aa71:g:t8kAAOSwdhdcR2FO https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Bronco-F150-15-Red-Stripe-Trim-Ring-OEM-4/153545565100?hash=item23c00763ac:g:CV0AAOSwB0xdFlre https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-1980-1996-FORD-BRONCO-F150-REDLINE-RED-LINE-STRIPE-TRIM-RING-15-WHEEL-RIM/153569015825?hash=item23c16d3811:g:kP8AAOSwSwVdLfrv:sc:USPSPriorityMailLargeFlatRateBox!95125!US!-1 wheels and rings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wheel-Rims-4x4-Ford-Bronco-FI50-5-Lug-Black-15/153451461576?hash=item23ba6b7bc8:g:HBYAAOSwUmZakyYC

Absolutely! Even true in trucks. As I've said many times, I'd much rather tow with Blue than Big Blue. Perhaps that will change a bit with the new 460 and the ZF, but the old engine gave 11 - 12 MPG light while Blue gives 18 - 19 light. And towing - Blue gets 11 towing our 25' Sea Ray, and does so with ease while providing comfort to the passengers. 18 years ago, today... do not forget:

You are intelligent, Jonathan!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Dash-Pad-1980-86-81-82-82-83-84-85-1986-Ford-Truck-F150-F250-F350-Bronco/153582377365?hash=item23c2391995:g:0eoAAOSwNCtdPC22

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Ford-truck-Bronco-dash-pad-1980-1981-1982-1983-1984-1985-80-86-85-84-83-81/273998899373?hash=item3fcb9b68ad:g:WI4AAOSw5pBddDbG

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-F250-Bronco-Upper-Dashpad-Tan-OEM/254354408826?hash=item3b38b4457a:g:xRYAAOSwn8VddhI-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Ford-Truck-F250-Bronco-maroon-burgandy-Dash-Pad-1980-86-original-OEM-F150/372763670726?hash=item56ca7238c6:g:-XoAAOSwW3RddSmb

Out of box; all parts there?; no installation instructions. https://www.ebay.com/itm/83-84-85-86-87-99-NOS-FORD-F-150-F-250-PICKUP-TRUCK-RUNNING-BOARD-SET-E6TZ-13450/113880337007?hash=item1a83cc0a6f:g:DVAAAOSwJV9ddEC~