1988 Ford F-150 Resto Thread!

[Steve]

Diesel?
This has got to be the "My squeaky diesel needs cab corners, so gfy" thread.
If not, I'm in the wrong place..

No, this is the "my truck broke in half and no one cares about Mike's squeaky diesel cab corners thread"! Soooo, gfy!

 

[redline4]

Just in case it hasnt been asked, how was the air filter in the donor truck?

 

[Steve]

Just in case it hasnt been asked, how was the air filter in the donor truck?

Icy! But im gonna run it anyway!

 

[p61 western]

Icy! But im gonna run it anyway!

Pics we need pics lol.

 

[Steve]

Pics we need pics lol.

Here you go! Now im going back in the shop where its warm.

 

[p61 western]

Here you go! Now im going back in the shop where its warm.

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Lol yeah. More ice coming tonight?

 

[Steve]

Lol yeah. More ice coming tonight?

Nope, just rain. Gonna be 33 for the low!

 

[p61 western]

Nope, just rain. Gonna be 33 for the low!

Sure beats the dang ice that's for sure.

 

[Steve]

Here is where i quit for the night. Old frame is stripped except for the fuel lines, reservoir, and high pressure pump. Left that and the wiring harness so i dont forget where they go on the frame.

 

[Dub11]

Thats beautiful!
Superior crafstmanship and attention to detail!
Just needs a compression fitting to make it complete.

whatchu gotta against compression fittings?

4-6" of snow falling currently, another 8-10 on the way for tomorrow.
Thought I was going to get stuck in the woods, but I throttled out..

View attachment 164459 when in doubt p

So, yeah, gfy slackers!

when in doubt power out.

 

[Steve]

Worked on getting the compressor stuff mounted to the engine. Had to replace my 88 bracket with the 95 bracket due to compressor bolt size difference. The 88 uses 3/8" bolts and the 95 8mm.

 

[Steve]

What that folded back there? The proper connector for the compressor clutch. Just a little untangling and re routing and it plugs in!

 

[Steve]

Been a little slow at work so i dissasembled the front diff , cleaned it and replaced all the seals.

 

[Tractorsaw1]

limited slip install? - This thread is inspiring me to start wrenching on my machine. It needs a lot of help - exhaust manifold leak on passenger side (5.8L) - ball joints, egr codes etc etc. I also want to add some type of helper leaf on the rear - doesn't take much to make the rear sag & the front needs a lift also - maybe even swap out to the wider 15" rims I think were on some broncos

 

[Steve]

limited slip install? - This thread is inspiring me to start wrenching on my machine. It needs a lot of help - exhaust manifold leak on passenger side (5.8L) - ball joints, egr codes etc etc. I also want to add some type of helper leaf on the rear - doesn't take much to make the rear sag & the front needs a lift also - maybe even swap out to the wider 15" rims I think were on some broncos

Not on the front. It has a hard enough time with binding locked in 4x4! I have to remove the rear cover and check the S spring in the LSD. Its not very posi and the spring is known to break.

The stock aluminum wheels are 15x 7.5 and the steel wheels are 15x6 in the 1987-1990 trucks. Not sure what the width of the wheels are on the 91-96.

I put coil over shocks on the rear and they help out alot. Much eaiser to install than a leaf. Plus they only cost a little over 100 bucks for the pair at oriellys.

 

[redline4]

Been a little slow at work so i dissasembled the front diff , cleaned it and replaced all the seals.

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Don't forget to add fluid when your done. MMKay.

 

[Steve]

Don't forget to add fluid when your done. MMKay.

Ask your pal what fluid he recomends

 

[redline4]

Ask your pal what fluid he recomends

I believe it is free, clear and adds itself..
I think it's available through JC witney, and called Ger lub.

And he's far from my pal!
So, gfy!

 

[Steve]

Since the p/s pump was off i cleaned it up and resealed it. Got the belt lenth figured out with a/c added and the air pump removed.

Rebushed the rear leaf springs. Broke them apart to remove some rust that was spreading the leaves apart.

 

[Steve]

Some more boxes arrived today. Got front and rear swaybar bushings and links, all brake hoses, radius arm pockets, and p/s h/p hose. Nice new set of front springs too.

The most important part to date is the manifold assembly for the a/c. These things can be hard to find on older vehicles but rockauto had a few to choose from. What good is a new truck without air conditioning!