86 F250 work truck LOL

genuineford · Jun 20, 2012

I was a bit busy with the wedding lately but finally got a chance to work on it. The source of the oil leak was not the rear main although I changed it. By the time I found the leak I already had the seal changed. The main bearing looked good in the engine as the engine looks to be rebuilt. I was able to take the motor mount nuts off and lift the engine 4 or 5 inches to get the pan out from under the truck to get it cleaned up and the pan off. So I have to get the trans/transfer case back in yet. Then I am going to pull the intake off and fix the leak from the rear part of the intake gasket falling out.

I think I am going to put my Edelbrock intake on it and my 600 CFM Edelbrock carburetor on it. I also took the Y pipe off to get the oil pan off so I think i am going put my headers on and have my exhaust shop bend me up some custom exhaust. I use to work there so they cut me a decent deal. More to come I am hoping to get it put back together tomorrow.

genuineford · Jun 22, 2012

I made a bunch of progress today. I got the truck back together enough that I could drive it if need be. I still need to get the intake gasket leak fixed but I can run it and it doesn't leak. It only leaks when you drive it. I decided to install the headers so i got that done but will need to take it to the exhaust shop to get the rest of the exhaust installed. I started it up with the open headers on it and it sounds pretty decent. I took a few pictures for you all since I have been typing a whole bunch with nothing else.

This is just to show how I have the exhaust dumped out for now.

genuineford · Jun 22, 2012

BTW headers get hot. Especially when you are swapping around 2 plug wires and your hand slips.

genuineford · Jun 22, 2012

I figured this needed a video too. More to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbNEyFC3Yno&feature=youtu.be

Ad8 PRODIGY · Jun 22, 2012

That sounds pretty nice Steve!

genuineford · Jun 22, 2012

Yeah we will see how it runs with the new intake and carb on it.

lincolnlocker · Jun 23, 2012

man i miss those old trucks... is the intake the performer?

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Jun 23, 2012

I love that body style. looks like a great project steve!

genuineford · Jun 23, 2012

lincolnlocker said:
man i miss those old trucks... is the intake the performer?

Yes the intake I have is an Edelbrock Performer.

lincolnlocker · Jun 23, 2012

cool had one on my old 400 ford motor... wakes them up decently.

genuineford · Jun 23, 2012

Between that, the headers and the new HEI distributor it should be fun to drive around until I get the 393 done.

lincolnlocker · Jun 23, 2012

heck yeah!

genuineford · Jun 23, 2012

I did a little work this morning when I got up. I was able to get the new instrument cluster installed with the tach in it. Here is a pic with it running.

ithumpwheniwalk · Jun 23, 2012

rofl @ the oil pressure gauge

some things never change. I had an 84 5.0 in a bronco and an 86 5.8 in an f250, all had crappy oil pressure until about 1500 rpms. Loved those old trucks, good luck with it!

WILD_PHIL · Jun 23, 2012

I love those big a$$ 4x4 shifters. lol

genuineford · Jun 23, 2012

The oil pressure is fine, the truck was running for literly 2 seconds when I took that pic.

genuineford · Jun 25, 2012

I got the Edelbrock intake and carb installed along with a new set of spark plugs. The truck runs and starts much better. I took it for a drive around the block and it ran good. I took a few pictures and videos as usual.

Out with old, in with the new.

Here is an acceleration video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYrlLWc7pJU&feature=youtu.be

Here is one just cruising at 60.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gDZfOQDH4w&feature=youtu.be

Here is a warm startup video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4s61nENZsU&feature=youtu.be

genuineford · Jun 26, 2012

I am working on a wood grain delete so i got the main dash panel around the gauges replaced tonight. I also made an appointment at the exhaust shop for friday so I can start driving this truck again.

genuineford · Jun 27, 2012

I did a little more with it today. I messed around with the DVD player and got some sound coming out of the speakers. I also got the seat cover installed. I don't know how I am going to like it but it is better than a hole in the seat.

genuineford · Jun 30, 2012

I got my exhaust put on today but messed up the intake gasket instal so I have to pull that back off. I will have more pictures and videos up once I get it on the road. I might not be able to work on it until Monday before work.

The Y pipe I built to save some time and money at the exhaust shop.

I also got an open element air filter for it.