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SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:37 am

A few more of me getting the last few body bolts....then off with the bed and cab today

stephen44 · Post by **stephen44** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:43 am

quick work - how are you going to lift the cab etc with a gammy hand ?

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:05 pm

16ft gin poles with warn 12000 pound winch on back of father-in-laws truck

stephen44 · Post by **stephen44** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:23 pm

16ft gin poles ??? - need a picture of this

- good luck - hope the hand heels quick 'n good !

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:38 pm

Here are the 16ft gin poles, they work wonders...

Didn't get any action shots, was to busy...but the can is off and got to get bed tomorrow. Got to do something with this, like clean and paint...

Then we want ole fireball low....like this....

rattlecan · Post by **rattlecan** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:45 pm

Dang! that smarts! hope you mend fast. that truck is looking good. It is nice to start with one that has all the parts still bolted on!

Good work keep the pics coming

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:46 pm

Tomorrow off with the bed, then going to uncover this....

We going to put new 280 cam in, new timing chain, freeze plugs and to finish it off new rod and main bearings. If I have the time going to steam clean frame. Saturday will be nothing but suspension day, Going to flip the rear leave bracket and notch frame and by the way axle on top of leaves. I have to put a halt on motor due to funds for a few days, and I also need one of these!!!!!

So help a brother out....please...

Hemmi06 · Post by **Hemmi06** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:55 pm

The person taking all the pictures of you working has a good hand...... PUT THEM TO WORK!!!!

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:40 pm

Didn't get a thing done today, I think I may have jumped the gun on old hand, hurting pretty bad today. Rested up this evening, going to give it a try tomorrow. Will post pics if I do. My old lady takes the pics, she said she will help once all the 40 years of oil and grease is gone, most of it is now. Good night all

SmokeyBurnout · Post by **SmokeyBurnout** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:24 pm

Making some good progress! Keep up the good work.

67mann · Post by **67mann** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:49 am

Good job with the truck and the bum hand...looks like a good truck to start with for just a shotgun

Don't know if I could part with any of my 870's

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:27 pm

Replaced all the rods and mains today. Took the old cast off, enough crying...will upload pics later tonight...one more thing......freaking hot!!!!

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:48 pm

Here you go.....

Replace when they look like this....

I know some of this is something you all already know, but some may not...when replacing the rod and mains always put the carriers back the same way, like this...notice the 7...

You always want the carriers back the same way they came out...

One way to know if they need replacing are the wear marks..

Notice the bronze wear marks...since we this fare how about changing the rear main?

The rod bearings part numbers are.....

The main bearings.....

And let's not forget seals....

Tomorrow I WILL have cam in motor!!!! With timing chain on!!!! My cast is gone...no more excuses

SFCmize · Post by **SFCmize** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:52 pm

Finished product....

Without the mains snugged down....somebody please send me the torque specs for my motor...1971 FE 390... More to follow..

robroy · Post by **robroy** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:26 am

Good evening Tim,

I'm amazed by your rapid progress--it looks like you've done this type of thing many times before and/or you're an insanely driven guy!!!

The image shown below is just a large preview edition. If you click on it, you'll see a much larger and easier to read edition.

1972 Ford Truck Shop Manual: Page 21-23-32

Robroy

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