BlindAmbition Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hi y'all, I've got a 1986 F250 6.9 IDI and a 1981 F-150 Roll-A-Long RV. The RV thread is on FTE and the diesel build thread is on Oilburners. Figured I'd bring them both to here as well since I certainly have lurked enough. Great site, especially appreciate the EVTM section since I have been referencing it daily as I do a custom wiring harness on the 86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Welcome! I'm glad you joined. Nice trucks! Particularly like the RV, but is an F150 able to handle that weight well? What engine is in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindAmbition Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 Welcome! I'm glad you joined. Nice trucks! Particularly like the RV, but is an F150 able to handle that weight well? What engine is in it? To be quite honest, I've never driven it. I got it for $500 and it is definitely a project. As far as weight handling, I figure that if the Toyota Dolphin can do it, this thing can. The Toyota Dolphin and RVs like it are powered by a 22RE and handle the weight seemingly without too much issue. This truck has a 4.9l inline six. Which turns out had a cracked cylinder. I found a rebuilt motor for $300 (according to the guy I got it from) that hasn't been ran at all since the rebuild. Doing my research as to how to go about that. I may sell the RV after I get it running and let it be someone else's project. If I keep it I'd like to do an OM617 or OM606 Mercedes diesel swap and run it on WMO, like I am doing on my blue truck. I am doing a 2005 Super Duty axle swap in my blue truck. I may put the Sterling 10.25 on the RV instead. It currently has the 9" 3.08 rear with 33" tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindAmbition Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 To be quite honest, I've never driven it. I got it for $500 and it is definitely a project. As far as weight handling, I figure that if the Toyota Dolphin can do it, this thing can. The Toyota Dolphin and RVs like it are powered by a 22RE and handle the weight seemingly without too much issue. This truck has a 4.9l inline six. Which turns out had a cracked cylinder. I found a rebuilt motor for $300 (according to the guy I got it from) that hasn't been ran at all since the rebuild. Doing my research as to how to go about that. I may sell the RV after I get it running and let it be someone else's project. If I keep it I'd like to do an OM617 or OM606 Mercedes diesel swap and run it on WMO, like I am doing on my blue truck. I am doing a 2005 Super Duty axle swap in my blue truck. I may put the Sterling 10.25 on the RV instead. It currently has the 9" 3.08 rear with 33" tires. For the RV, I upgraded to HEI GM style ignition, deleted all of the smog nonsense except for the cat, and I'll be putting a two barrel carb on it with a 1 barrel to 2 barrel adapter. The new motor is an EFI motor so it'll have better airflow. I've got an Offy C intake, but I need to make a decision on which way I am going with this truck before I commit to putting it on. After all, the intake could be worth more than the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 For the RV, I upgraded to HEI GM style ignition, deleted all of the smog nonsense except for the cat, and I'll be putting a two barrel carb on it with a 1 barrel to 2 barrel adapter. The new motor is an EFI motor so it'll have better airflow. I've got an Offy C intake, but I need to make a decision on which way I am going with this truck before I commit to putting it on. After all, the intake could be worth more than the truck. Welcome! Both great looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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