Rembrant Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Somebody might be interested in the fan guard. Motor mounts and perches are sought, from time to time, but would be a bugger to get. People look for the oil dipstick. Did they even have a fan guard in 1980? This thing didn't have a clutch fan, so I assumed it was all wide open under there, but I don't know. I must go research those 300/6 engine perches again...I know they changed several times over the Bullnose years, but it was never clear to me as to why...or how, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Somebody might be interested in the fan guard. Motor mounts and perches are sought, from time to time, but would be a bugger to get. People look for the oil dipstick. Did they even have a fan guard in 1980? This thing didn't have a clutch fan, so I assumed it was all wide open under there, but I don't know. I must go research those 300/6 engine perches again...I know they changed several times over the Bullnose years, but it was never clear to me as to why...or how, etc... I believe this fan guard is to protect fingers, not aid air flow. The perches are desirable to someone wanting to repower with a six banger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 I believe this fan guard is to protect fingers, not aid air flow. The perches are desirable to someone wanting to repower with a six banger. Gotcha! The perches would be for me! But...would they fit my 1985 frame without modifications?...That's what I meant, I have to check into that...I know there are different versions aren't there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I believe this fan guard is to protect fingers, not aid air flow. The perches are desirable to someone wanting to repower with a six banger. Gotcha! The perches would be for me! But...would they fit my 1985 frame without modifications?...That's what I meant, I have to check into that...I know there are different versions aren't there? I believe they will fit just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 I believe they will fit just fine. Well that's good to know. It's not a big deal...aftermarket replacements are inexpensive. I just remember seeing in the LMC catalog that they changed several times from 1980-1996. It seems odd since the engine block didn't change much, nor did that part of the frame...not that I'm aware of at least. In the Bullnose era, they show one set for 80-84, and then a different set for 85-88. However, I know from experience that the LMC listings have been wrong before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I believe they will fit just fine. Well that's good to know. It's not a big deal...aftermarket replacements are inexpensive. I just remember seeing in the LMC catalog that they changed several times from 1980-1996. It seems odd since the engine block didn't change much, nor did that part of the frame...not that I'm aware of at least. In the Bullnose era, they show one set for 80-84, and then a different set for 85-88. However, I know from experience that the LMC listings have been wrong before... We have this table here: Exterior/Frames/Engine Perches. (Boy do we need someone to rationalize this place!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Boy do we need someone to rationalize this place!Why not organize things (especially parts) the way other Ford parts websites are organized? You can't actually find many parts, but look at the categories on https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/shop-parts https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/1984/ford/f-150/xlt-trim/5-0l-v8-gas-engine https://www.rockauto.com/ https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-96-Ford-Truck_Bronco/departments/20/ (the worst of the bunch) http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Boy do we need someone to rationalize this place!Why not organize things (especially parts) the way other Ford parts websites are organized? You can't actually find many parts, but look at the categories on https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/shop-parts https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/1984/ford/f-150/xlt-trim/5-0l-v8-gas-engine https://www.rockauto.com/ https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-96-Ford-Truck_Bronco/departments/20/ (the worst of the bunch) http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/ My intent has been to use the categories from the Master Parts Catalog. I'd looked at several other sites but every one differed so I chose the MPC. But, I've not stayed with it in every case. One of the reasons I've not stayed with it is that we have many things that aren't included in the MPC. Like literature. Fasteners - yes, the MPC has them, but scattered willy nilly through the catalog. EVTM's. How-to's like Voltage Drop Testing. And on and on. So I don't want to change the main structure. But there are issues that need to be sorted. Things that are in what seem to be illogical places and we need a way to think through where the be more easily found. Given that, I'm open to suggestions for tweaks to the layout. If you find things in a place that doesn't make sense, at least to you, tell me - probably via the Website & Forum Suggestion Box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz EconolineF100 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I believe they will fit just fine. Well that's good to know. It's not a big deal...aftermarket replacements are inexpensive. I just remember seeing in the LMC catalog that they changed several times from 1980-1996. It seems odd since the engine block didn't change much, nor did that part of the frame...not that I'm aware of at least. In the Bullnose era, they show one set for 80-84, and then a different set for 85-88. However, I know from experience that the LMC listings have been wrong before... Cory if you need any of that 300 6 Cyl gear and can't find it over there I have all the brackets from the engine that I have just pulled out to convert over to the 351 Windsor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Cory if you need any of that 300 6 Cyl gear and can't find it over there I have all the brackets from the engine that I have just pulled out to convert over to the 351 Windsor. Hey Oz, Thank you kind sir on the offer. I'm going to go look at a different engine combination tonight after work, so I will wait and see what shakes out from that. I was off my 300/6 kick for a while, but when this truck (parts) showed up for sale it got me thinking about one again. I've been wanting a full swap from a Bullnose, even with a failed engine, so that I didn't have to run all over the countryside chasing all of the extra parts. I'll be in touch;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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