Sac79 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Welcome Back, Kotter! 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Welcome Back, Kotter! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Welcome Back, Kotter! 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 Thanks for the clarification on the 'Welcome back'... That kit is actually $150 less than on their website, https://www.americanautowire.com/view-product/1980-86-ford-f-series-truck-bronco-classic-update-kit/ Still, not cheap. And still double a universal kit. Would probably save headaches, but a few headaches are probably not a bad trade for a $700 saving. Anyway, some time yet to procrastinate. First I have to get the ball joints out. I've got a loaner kit from AAP, hopefully that will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thanks for the clarification on the 'Welcome back'... That kit is actually $150 less than on their website, https://www.americanautowire.com/view-product/1980-86-ford-f-series-truck-bronco-classic-update-kit/ Still, not cheap. And still double a universal kit. Would probably save headaches, but a few headaches are probably not a bad trade for a $700 saving. Anyway, some time yet to procrastinate. First I have to get the ball joints out. I've got a loaner kit from AAP, hopefully that will do the trick. It's kinda reassuring how easy the seemingly most difficult jobs can be with the right equipment... Makes me think that all is right with the world, which is probably isn't, but at least for that short moment while the nut breaks loose, or the ball joint pops out! The rubber part of the axle bushing came out super easy. Most videos I've watch online indicate that the metal sleeve has to come out too, I have no idea how that is possible here... The edge is very obviously flared. Am I missing something??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 It's kinda reassuring how easy the seemingly most difficult jobs can be with the right equipment... Makes me think that all is right with the world, which is probably isn't, but at least for that short moment while the nut breaks loose, or the ball joint pops out! The rubber part of the axle bushing came out super easy. Most videos I've watch online indicate that the metal sleeve has to come out too, I have no idea how that is possible here... The edge is very obviously flared. Am I missing something??? It comes out from the other side, which shouldn't be flared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 It comes out from the other side, which shouldn't be flared. Thanks Gary. The 'other' side was actually the flared part I was referring to though. With a 90 degree flange on the other end. Anyway, it just took a bit of hammering to get the tool to push it out. Without bending the edges in first the press only made the flare worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thanks Gary. The 'other' side was actually the flared part I was referring to though. With a 90 degree flange on the other end. Anyway, it just took a bit of hammering to get the tool to push it out. Without bending the edges in first the press only made the flare worse. Glad it worked out for you 👍 I'll be doing something similar to the D44 HD in my truck as soon as the weather stays above freezing for a couple of days. Thanks for the update, and the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thanks Gary. The 'other' side was actually the flared part I was referring to though. With a 90 degree flange on the other end. Anyway, it just took a bit of hammering to get the tool to push it out. Without bending the edges in first the press only made the flare worse. So finally another update... Just about everything got a coat of Chassis Saver. New ball joints. I went with Mevotech, time will tell if that was a mistake. But I do like that I can call and speak to someone about their product, as I had to do with the lower joints. The nuts were a real pain to get on... This D44 spindle bearing and seal kit also baffled my mind. I replaced the spindle needle bearing and the seal(even though the new seal was rubber only with no metal casing), but these parts I couldn't figure out and I had no one to call about that. The new 1.5" leveling coils also appears to have been a mistake, nothing aligns properly, hopefully it's still workable. I also got new rotor+hub combos for an excellent price on Rockauto. And MM hubs. And yes, I went without these. I had been looking for replacements everywhere without success. Then I read that Gary was considering going without them on Big Blue, so I thought, if Gary can go without dust shields then so can I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 So finally another update... Just about everything got a coat of Chassis Saver. New ball joints. I went with Mevotech, time will tell if that was a mistake. But I do like that I can call and speak to someone about their product, as I had to do with the lower joints. The nuts were a real pain to get on... This D44 spindle bearing and seal kit also baffled my mind. I replaced the spindle needle bearing and the seal(even though the new seal was rubber only with no metal casing), but these parts I couldn't figure out and I had no one to call about that. The new 1.5" leveling coils also appears to have been a mistake, nothing aligns properly, hopefully it's still workable. I also got new rotor+hub combos for an excellent price on Rockauto. And MM hubs. And yes, I went without these. I had been looking for replacements everywhere without success. Then I read that Gary was considering going without them on Big Blue, so I thought, if Gary can go without dust shields then so can I! So with the frame finished I moved on to the engine. I used POR engine enamel. The transmission got Chassis Saver and VHT on the aluminum parts. I had my old flywheel turned. And got a new clutch kit. Hopefully I corrected the position of the fork after this picture was taken. I should be able to check through the boot and correct if necessary. Right? Installing everything back in the frame ended up being a whole day process... That was all done before the holidays. I've started finishing up the engine since. New lifters to go with the new cam(they came in the same kit). But reused the old rods as most of the head is original too. Now I need some more parts before I can continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 So with the frame finished I moved on to the engine. I used POR engine enamel. The transmission got Chassis Saver and VHT on the aluminum parts. I had my old flywheel turned. And got a new clutch kit. Hopefully I corrected the position of the fork after this picture was taken. I should be able to check through the boot and correct if necessary. Right? Installing everything back in the frame ended up being a whole day process... That was all done before the holidays. I've started finishing up the engine since. New lifters to go with the new cam(they came in the same kit). But reused the old rods as most of the head is original too. Now I need some more parts before I can continue. Wow! That looks fantastic! On the brake dust shields, it is Shaun's fault as he said I could do it. On those seals, go here: Documentation/Driveline/Axles And Differentials and go to the Instructions and then Dana 44 tabs. That gets you the section from the factory shop manual. As for the engine paint, how did you like the POR paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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