Ethobling Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Hey folks. I recently increased the number of cars I own by 100%! Impressive, eh? Baruch is a 1983 F-100 with the 4.9L straight 6. Body has close to 300k miles, but the motor (should) have less than 100k. This is the first truck I've owned and first project vehicle I have owned. I am new to fixing cars/trucks, but I've already learned a lot with the help of a few nice folks over in my intro thread (http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/#nabble-td39255). So far I have: -Replaced all rear brake hardware, cylinders, the shoes, and flushed the rear brake lines -Cleaned and repacked the front driver's side wheel bearings along and replaced the rotor and pads (I plan on finishing the other side as soon as the parts come in) -Successfully temporarily-probably-maybe-hopefully fixed the keeper back in place on my rear passenger size leaf spring. -Drained the oil. What I have left to do: -Put in new wheel bearings on the Pass-front wheel hub, replace the caliper (which now means I need to replace the caliper on the other side), replace rotor and pads, and affix a new dust cap. -Figure out a permanent fix on the keeper coming out from keeping the leaves together -Put oil in the oil pan. Put a new oil pan gasket on it to keep it from leaking. -Replace the tie rods -Get at least 2 new tires. Probably 4. Or maybe 5. I don't know. Somewhere between 1 and 5 new tires. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -Probably some other major issue I haven't found yet. What I really want/kinda need to do: -Replace the bed of the truck -Adjust the idle so it isn't so low. -Find an inspection plate for the transmission (some owner previously took it off and never put it back on). What I would love to do: -Paint him from beige to a nice dark forest green along with my business name on it. (This is at least a year down the road, after I get a new bed) -Undercoat the bottom (not a huge deal, since I live in SE NC) So, yeah. Lot's to do, but I don't mind it so long as I get it done before the spring (when I will be using Baruch heavily as a work truck carrying vegetable plants around). Long live Baruch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Idle adjustment isn't difficult or time consuming. Just warm the truck up and follow the directions on the emissions sticker found on the radiator support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethobling Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Idle adjustment isn't difficult or time consuming. Just warm the truck up and follow the directions on the emissions sticker found on the radiator support. I take it the idle adjusting procedure will be the same for the 4.9 L6 as with the 3.8L V6? Sticker is for the V6, since that was the original motor. (So glad it has the L6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I take it the idle adjusting procedure will be the same for the 4.9 L6 as with the 3.8L V6? Sticker is for the V6, since that was the original motor. (So glad it has the L6) I'm going to drop this here. Yes, procedure is pretty much the same. Idle speed May differ, but I find 600 is probably ok all around. First, check the ignition timing. Disconnect the vacuum advance and cap the line. Chock the wheels. Put it in gear if automatic, neutral if stick. Using a tach adjust the idle speed. Check the timing. Adjust distributor if needed. Check idle speed again. Rev the engine and let it settle back to idle (do this in neutral, of course) If ignition timing and idle speed are good, you're all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'm going to drop this here. Yes, procedure is pretty much the same. Idle speed May differ, but I find 600 is probably ok all around. First, check the ignition timing. Disconnect the vacuum advance and cap the line. Chock the wheels. Put it in gear if automatic, neutral if stick. Using a tach adjust the idle speed. Check the timing. Adjust distributor if needed. Check idle speed again. Rev the engine and let it settle back to idle (do this in neutral, of course) If ignition timing and idle speed are good, you're all set. Man, I slept a little while and all "this" happened! But it looks like you are doing well. New thread, good posts, lots of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Man, I slept a little while and all "this" happened! But it looks like you are doing well. New thread, good posts, lots of help. I meant to wish Baruch a happy New Year yesterday, but just got too wrapped up in my own stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethobling Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 I meant to wish Baruch a happy New Year yesterday, but just got too wrapped up in my own stuff. Thanks. I'll be sure to tell him Since I don't have a tach, I would need to purchase one. Any recommendations as to a good, cheap, external one? Either that or maybe someone could send me an audio clip of their L6 running at idle and I could just guess? Close enough is probably good enough, I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks. I'll be sure to tell him Since I don't have a tach, I would need to purchase one. Any recommendations as to a good, cheap, external one? Either that or maybe someone could send me an audio clip of their L6 running at idle and I could just guess? Close enough is probably good enough, I'd imagine. I have one of these. Works good. https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/diagnostic-testing-scanning/lcd-automotive-multimeter-with-tachometer-kit-95670.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethobling Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 I have one of these. Works good. https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/diagnostic-testing-scanning/lcd-automotive-multimeter-with-tachometer-kit-95670.html Personally, I'm rather wary of Centech (HF brand). I've had many bad experiences in the past. Now their 4 ton Daytona jack? I'm lovin' it and it was only $150. (I do need to figure out a way to keep the dirt off of it, since I don't have an asphalt driveway...tarps only work so well ) Side note: Going to have EPIC temps coming in 3 days! Let's just hope their isn't too much rain that comes with it... Chance of rain for Mon-Tues is 35-50%. After it drops to 20-30%. *Crosses fingers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Personally, I'm rather wary of Centech (HF brand). I've had many bad experiences in the past. Now their 4 ton Daytona jack? I'm lovin' it and it was only $150. (I do need to figure out a way to keep the dirt off of it, since I don't have an asphalt driveway...tarps only work so well ) Side note: Going to have EPIC temps coming in 3 days! Let's just hope their isn't too much rain that comes with it... Chance of rain for Mon-Tues is 35-50%. After it drops to 20-30%. *Crosses fingers* Personally, I don't have issue with Horrid Fate tools. They are what they are, and built to a price point. Quality has been getting better and better. I suggest you look on eBay for an old tach/timing light combo. That's what you really need anyhow. And there are so many of these outdated tools languishing in sheds and garages they turn up cheap. (I bought a Sunnen timing light for $12!) Estate and garage sales are another good source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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