HBF84 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Well, HBF has been in the shop for a bit but finally broke free this weekend. One of the first projects was to dissect out the build sheet from underneath the bench seat. Can anyone help with this interpretation? HBF has a new brakes system and a 3.55 rear end with limited slip. It's like driving a totally different vehicle...though, admittedly, my memory isn't very good and given I hadn't driven HBF since 2009, who knows? But, it sure feels like it has a lot more power with a 3.55 rear end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 HBF has a new brakes system and a 3.55 rear end with limited slip. It's like driving a totally different vehicle...though, admittedly, my memory isn't very good and given I hadn't driven HBF since 2009, who knows? But, it sure feels like it has a lot more power with a 3.55 rear end! Congrat's! Getting to drive it after 11 years must be a really good feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I don't want to poke fun at your state, but I've eaten groundhogs -recently- and I still wouldn't want to eat a WW2 Krat. Jim, when I was attending the University of Parris Island we were given WWII C-rations. As a result, unlike my wife who obsesses over dates on cans, I don't worry unless it is bulged, leaking or has a bad smell when opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Jim, when I was attending the University of Parris Island we were given WWII C-rations. As a result, unlike my wife who obsesses over dates on cans, I don't worry unless it is bulged, leaking or has a bad smell when opened. I think you're going to need a Rosetta stone to decipher that piece of papyrus! Bill, botulism doesn't have any smell or taste, it just kills you. But if some piece of roadkill is still warm it's not likely to have died from disease. I'm really amazed at the happy blue Ford! From rolling right out of her shoes and the varnish in the tank to this. A mouse free driving machine. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBF84 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 I think you're going to need a Rosetta stone to decipher that piece of papyrus! Bill, botulism doesn't have any smell or taste, it just kills you. But if some piece of roadkill is still warm it's not likely to have died from disease. I'm really amazed at the happy blue Ford! From rolling right out of her shoes and the varnish in the tank to this. A mouse free driving machine. Congratulations! Thank you for the kind and encouraging words, gentlemen! One of several of this weekend's projects will include changing out the manual transmission oil which has been in there for a decade or so. The owner's manual indicates to use Ford Part Number D8DZ-19C547-A with a Ford specification of ESP-M2C83-C. The local Ford dealership recommends "Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid" at about $20 a quart. The local Napa had some ideas on alternates but could not pin down the exact synthetic or normal oil to use. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Thank you for the kind and encouraging words, gentlemen! One of several of this weekend's projects will include changing out the manual transmission oil which has been in there for a decade or so. The owner's manual indicates to use Ford Part Number D8DZ-19C547-A with a Ford specification of ESP-M2C83-C. The local Ford dealership recommends "Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid" at about $20 a quart. The local Napa had some ideas on alternates but could not pin down the exact synthetic or normal oil to use. Any advice? You want 80/90 gear oil in any TOD, SROD, RUG. Check Ford Technical Service Bulletin #832116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBF84 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 You want 80/90 gear oil in any TOD, SROD, RUG. Check Ford Technical Service Bulletin #832116 Thank you! Another project for the weekend will be to change the filler hose to the gas tank as the current one is a bit dry rotted and leaks a small bit when trying to fill the tank. Any good tips for pulling the old one and installing the new?!? This evening I'm finding it to be a bit of a struggle to pull the hose from the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Thank you! Another project for the weekend will be to change the filler hose to the gas tank as the current one is a bit dry rotted and leaks a small bit when trying to fill the tank. Any good tips for pulling the old one and installing the new?!? This evening I'm finding it to be a bit of a struggle to pull the hose from the tank. Which tank, side or rear? How are you dropping the tank? or just trying to wrestle the filler? These trucks have a tube within a tube/hose for a filler. It's critical that you get the vent tube back in place or the pump will click off ALL the time. My suggestion would be to remove the filler neck from the bed pocket by undoing the three screws by the cap. Then you have a little slack to mess with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Which tank, side or rear? How are you dropping the tank? or just trying to wrestle the filler? These trucks have a tube within a tube/hose for a filler. It's critical that you get the vent tube back in place or the pump will click off ALL the time. My suggestion would be to remove the filler neck from the bed pocket by undoing the three screws by the cap. Then you have a little slack to mess with it. What a cool old Bullnose. you're coming quite a long way, glad to see you have it up and running. . We're changing our gas tank this weekend. Those filler necks can be a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBF84 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Which tank, side or rear? How are you dropping the tank? or just trying to wrestle the filler? These trucks have a tube within a tube/hose for a filler. It's critical that you get the vent tube back in place or the pump will click off ALL the time. My suggestion would be to remove the filler neck from the bed pocket by undoing the three screws by the cap. Then you have a little slack to mess with it. It is the the tank on the left hand side forward of the rear axle. I removed the three screws and popped off the metal component with the vent tube attachment me point. I've been wiggling the tube at the neck of the tank but no luck popping it off. Hmmmm....Maybe I should pull the bed of the pick up and then it will be easier! Uhoh...slippery slope! On that note, I was considering making a flat bed and building an overland cabin/camper atop the flatbed. If (big emphasis on the if part) I do, does anyone need a short bed with some dings here and there? It has a small amount of rust but only spent one winter in Ohio, one winter in Colorado, and all the other winters were in California. I'm currently in Southern Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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