I picked up a new toy last weekend, not going to lie: its got me a little stumped. vin on my bill of sale its stated as a f250, the badging says f100. course I didn't decode the vin ( or look at the registration) till I had dropped it off at my dads 2 hours south of my place, nor did I match up...

:headbang: ahhh.. thanks, it makes sense now; it didn't look like the units I'm used to and that had me very confused. thank you very much.

I never realised that the crank shaft pulley on these old 5.8l trucks was a "two piece unit". I cranked over the engine, it roared to life, and there was promptly an annoying clunking noise. I shut down the truck, and there in between the block and the pulley is a round disk shaped... thing. I...

OK... I have a 1990 f-150 with a 5.8 litre efi and e40d tranny. I will admit that its been a great truck: when it doesn't require daily repair. took it into the shop to get the brakes looked at because they were working, when they felt like it that is. I was told that the master cylinder, wheel...

...no offensive odours at the time, fuses are good, swapped out the solinoid, the dash comes to life consistantly now. however same thing; turn the key to start, I get starter click and thats it. on the upside I recharged the old battery, put it in the other truck and it works. checked the...

1989 f150 2wd 5.8/351forgot to tie down my battery, went out to play. battery overturned, shorted out. the whole shooting match died. had to tow it home. when it decides to cooperate it acts like its going to work all the lights come on, turn the key to start.... click any suggestions?

just inherited an 1989 f150 with a 5.8l; and I need to get it past inspection. but the problem I have is no power steering. the hoses are good, the box ain't leeking; and I'm about to start replacing parts... what do I start with? if it helps it DOES have fluid! =D smilieFordlogo