1986F150Six

https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-Front-Truck-Bronco-Bumperette-Bumper-Guard-NOS-1980-1986/173370290261?hash=item285dacb055:g:EOQAAOSwKetbJ-Uf

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-or-Bronco-transfer-case-boot-trim-ring/173100846898?hash=item284d9d4f32:g:i8YAAOSweLBaXODV

It has good bones.

Doors too, it looks like; [thicker vertical piece between vent window and door window].

Doors, too.

Welcome to the forum, rusty83! I used to live in Powder Springs [not far from Atlanta].

Yes. At each fill-up, I turned it clockwise 1 more turn until it was maxed out, so Jonathan could turn it counter clockwise several turns, if needed.

Welcome, Tbird! Where are you located?

Gary, you posted this on 9/13/14: We played with David's truck today to determine what his AFR is and what his timing is. First, we installed my AEM wideband meter and looked at the AFR:•Idle: Once warmed up it was about 12.5:1 •Cruise: At 62 where he ususally runs it was in the mid-15's on level ground, but climbing hills it got as high as 17.0 at one point. •Power: Once the throttle was open it went as low as 11.5 but normally at about 12.0 - 12.5. That said the carb, a 1970 YF carb off of an F350, is jetted just right. It really shouldn't be any leaner, but the truck runs well so it isn't too lean. And it certainly isn't rich. Then we checked the timing. The initial timing was set at 18 degrees, which was getting good MPG but made the engine slightly hard to start sometimes. And, it pinged at full throttle, so the overall timing was too much. As for the mechanical timing, at 1700 RPM where David cruises it was giving 10 more degrees advance. Then we checked the vacuum advance and found that it was starting to advance at 10" and was giving a total of 18 degrees 16" of vacuum, and at the 14" of vacuum the truck had at 62 MPH the advance was 12 degrees. So, total advance at 1700 was 18+10+12=40. Then we turned the vacuum advance two turns clockwise, which made the vacuum start coming in at 8", gave the full advance of 18 degees advance at 14". Then we set the initial timing to 17 degrees, and the drive determined that it pinged both at part throttle as well as full throttle. So we put the initial timing at 14+, giving a total of 14+10+18 = 42 degrees at 1700 RPM. And the truck felt happier with that setting than it has.

Wow! And my engine is rated @ 120HP.

The distributor was set for no EGR.

Getting old is not for sissies!!!

Jonathan, I went back over notes and I was mistaken [sorry] when I said 17* BTDC. It should have been 14*. At one time, I did have it @ 17*, but had the vacuum advance blocked off. David

I wonder if this seller would share what process is used for this product? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Gauge-Cluster-Dash-Bezel-Trim-fits-80-83-Ford-F-100/111717134874?fits=Make%3AFord%7CModel%3AF-100&hash=item1a02dc321a:g:Hh8AAOSwT6pVo04R

Pretty, but expensive! At least we can see what one looked like when new. https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-OEM-NOS-Ford-1980-86-Truck-Pickup-Dash-Bezel-F100-450-BRONCO/223076095898?hash=item33f05f179a:g:NxgAAOSw6fpbWSSr

Yes, mine is connected to manifold vacuum. The timing marks on mine are not difficult to see. They are on the passenger side.

Thanks to both of you. Jonathan, I just remembered that the vacuum canister has been maxed out in that it was adjusted to where I could just have a hint of pre-ignition with moderate load at partial throttle. Gary can better explain, but after it was adjusted while at the Garagemahal, I continued to make further adjustments with each fill-up. You might be able to back off what I had done and then further advance the static. I am very happy regarding the performance enhancement for your truck! Thanks for the feedback.

Welcome, vicp21!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-FORD-1980-82-INSIDE-LH-DOOR-HANDLE-BOOT-TRUCK-AND-BRONCO-ECONOLINE/223100798789?hash=item33f1d80745:g:SjYAAOSwqXJbcOS2

I'm deciding to not buy the truck, unless it becomes a whole lot cheaper, and even then...I doubt it. I drove a little ways to see this thing, only to find out that the picture in the online ad was (I believe) from when the seller had purchased the truck several years before. Oh well. Nothing fancy. 86 F150 2wd lwb, 300/6, NP435, and 3.08 open diff. It was pretty rough though. Interesting side note, if Jonathan is still watching along, this truck did indeed have the factory EGR delete plate under the carb. This is the first truck I've found with one of these installed. Not sure if it has to do with the year, the region, or the truck (GVWR?). I looked at an 81 Bullnose with the 300/6, and it had a full EGR system, but that truck was an F100 Flareside. Also, I thought the Bullnoses were all EFI in 86? Or was it only the 302? Or none at all and I'm out of my mind? This 86 was a non-catalyst, old school single carb, and DSII ignition. For the 49 state versions, F.I. came in 1987 for the 4.9L. I am not sure regarding the California trucks.

Welcome to the forum, rbond! Our fearless leader, Gary Lewis, has a F350 with the 460 engine. It, too, is blue. You and he can share stories!

Someone in the past, wired the kill switch such that when the cigar lighter [which they did not need] was pressed in, the coil was grounded. By pulling out the cigar lighter, the engine would start.

Go to the local auto parts houses and look for an older employee. Ask if he can recommend someone? Also, go to local automotive events [car shows, races, etc.] and ask around, especially the Ford guys.

Welcome to the forum, Quarterwave! My sister and her husband live in Port Macquarie, Australia... good day, mate!

Thanks for making this possible, Gary!