1986F150Six

Welcome, fljab!

Yes, and you get snow in the Winter!

That would work just fine!

I love it: "Take my advice - I'm not using it." For those that know me and have seen me, the above quote reminded me of when I tell people that my children have my hair! :)

Gary, at one time on another forum, there was a thread titled something like: "Free, to a good home".

Jonathan, the carburetor throttle body and the EGR adapter which is between the carburetor and intake manifold [for the six banger]. Both were totally covered with condensed water and it was actually dripping. Yes, Gary, 70% humidity is relatively low. NW Alabama can be humid, but I have lived in south Louisiana [baton Rouge] and Alabama is arid compared to there in August! :)

Observed! I have been driving my son's 1984 with 4.9L engine and it was time for a fuel fill-up. As is my usual practice, I check the oil and take a quick look around the engine bay. I had driven approximately 3 miles from cold start and was surprised to see how much condensation was apparent looking at the carburetor and EGR adapter. It was like it was raining! The ambient temperature was ~75F and the humidity was not high. The engine was performing quite well and I thought to myself that this was a good example of why the engines were designed with heat going to the base of the intake manifold and to the air intake snorkel!

Today, I did a temperature check, just for giggles [not having a problem]. At work, I have had the need for checking temperatures and have been using a hand held infrared thermometer. I park very near to where my work area is located, so left the engine running and retrieved the thermometer. The idle time was maybe 2 minutes. The thermostat housing measured 184F; the upper radiator hose checked ~175 by the radiator and the lower radiator hose was ~125-130F. The thermostat is rated as 195F. The drive to work was a very leisurely 45 mph drive and the ambient temperature was 75F.

I drive a 1986 F150 with a six cylinder engine. This is my everyday driver and is used for whatever is needed. I do, however, attempt to keep it clean and avoid scratches. I have driven it for about 9 years and purchased it from the original owner. I live in Alabama and have made the trek to Skiatook, OK, 3 times now, and plan to attend the 2017 OK GTG. My technical skills are not great, but have been made better with the guidance and help from several of the current members. I do have a gift of helping others find parts for which they are searching.

Bruno2?

And of course, Gary, you could powder coat the silver bolts [screws?] black.

My bet is that you will find the culprit!

Good job, Gary! With the change regarding Tim, all will be okay.

I vote that you decloak and that non-members be able to read, but not participate.

How do you begin a new thread? On my truck, I slightly retarded the timing as I had detected some pre-ignition under a load. I will test it on my drive home, today.