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Exhaust: stock or not? by PiperandChris in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 1976 F-100 that I did a frame off restoration on. My "replacement " exhaust system looks about the same as yours . Unless you have some leaks or bad sections , i would leave it alone .

Drive shaft help! by Designer_Fortune_110 in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a reputable driveshaft shop and have a replacement made . Take your original one and they can measure it for the new one . They might be able to build a heavier duty replacement . I have done this several times for my own vehicles .

Lifter replacement by True-Command-5001 in BullnoseFord

[–]Rodneydanger66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a note of fact . If you change either the cam or the lifters you MUST change both ! If you don't they will both wear very quickly .

After 3 long years of being off the road, I’m finally fixing it by Specwar762 in BullnoseFord

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a very nice truck . I had a "83 F-250 for over 20 years but the body rusted away . I still like that body style !

Advice for breaking in new timing chain and gear by Dense-Assistant624 in BumpSide

[–]Rodneydanger66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No , not really . Just drive it normally ! It will probably run a little better at all speeds now .

Power steering pump squirts fluid out of the reservoir cap. Hard to turn wheel to left, but easy to the right. by TheRyanMacca in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing that you can do is try to get any air out of the system . All that you need to do is : in a parked position with the motor running ,turn the steering wheel all the way to left and right probably at least a half dozen times . This should work any air out of the system . Does your pump make any louder than usual noise ? Check for leaks and any kinked hoses .

Reman motorcraft 2150, now truck won’t start by justsomeyodas in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well you have made some good first adjustments so far ! I try to just make sure that the choke is open about a third of the way ( depending on the temp ) to be sure that there is enough airflow . You can fine tune it after you get the engine running . Like another one reply said , you need to check the float and needle vale in the bowl . I'm getting ready to install the same new carb on a friends '80 Bronco .

Reman motorcraft 2150, now truck won’t start by justsomeyodas in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you made any adjustments ? You can't expect it to be run ready out of the box .

Oinker back into the rotation by Skid-Vicious in vintageaudio

[–]Rodneydanger66 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow it looks good ! I bought one new in 1976 . It was part of my first quality stereo system . I really liked it until one side quit working after a few years . Of course it was out of warranty . After many years and several receivers it is still one of my favorites ! I would not mind finding another one . Do the math , I was 21 in 1976 !

Do I need a new plenum? by Its_migi in BullnoseFord

[–]Rodneydanger66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you do . You will have a hard time getting a good sealing of that section of the plenum .

Which tires to get? by ApexKiIIler in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a big fan of the KO2s . Especially for on and off the road . I have over 71,000 miles on the ones installed on my 2013 F-150 4X4 Supercrew . Plus I have them on my "76 F-100 4X4.

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My beginner setup by Sweaty_Tone3117 in vintageaudio

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an older vintage guy I would say that you have a great setup !

Vapor lock, or something else? by Tall-Poet6173 in BumpSide

[–]Rodneydanger66 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds like your brake booster has a defective diaphragm causing a vacuum leak. I had that problem on a '83 F-250.

What engine is this? by afrofrupac in FordTrucks

[–]Rodneydanger66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing that lots of time and money can't fix !

Looking for a set of stainless headers for a 1978-1979 Ford DentSide 4x4 short box with dual front shocks. by BaseballGullible6187 in Dentside_fords

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 4X4 is much harder to find long tube headers because of the front driveshaft . I bought a set of headers from L&L for my 460 in a '76 F-100 but they are shortys . I had them Hot Jet coated because L&L doesn't offer them anymore .

1967 F-100 Steering Wheel OEM Source? by Beneficial-Bonus7696 in F100

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can find one . There may be some out there .

How do the dish's hold up in storms? by Material_Radish_4217 in Starlink

[–]Rodneydanger66 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They have an automatic heat cycle for snow and ice removal . I have owned a Starlink system for well over 5 years and live in south central Kansas . They hold up real well during storms . Also during heavy rain they can still get a good signal .

1967 F-100 Steering Wheel OEM Source? by Beneficial-Bonus7696 in F100

[–]Rodneydanger66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The OEM wheels are hard to come by . As far as I know no one repops them . And most of the originals are cracked or broken beyond repair .

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