Okay with the factory timing chain, got the dots lined up. the pointer on the balancer is at 0 TDC started the truck and turned the Distributor to 12 BTDC shut the truck off hooked up the vac advance and the timing looks like its at 30 BTDC its just not making sence to me how the timing...

Had to tow the old girl home today, broke down at the gas station.I got no fuel in the fuel filter,the fuel pump is new, but in the last few days the truck has been hard to start, dieing when i come to a stop, and motor was shaking and missing at idle.Other then a fuel pump is there some...

After allot of thinking, and looking at the cost involved in buying all new body parts, i have decided to turn the 77 ford into a street/ race truck.I will be gutting allot of the truck, going to strip the bed down and just use the outer bed sides, ( no floor or inner bed walls ) also going...

Currently my 77 ford is my daily driver, the motor has issues, and i have plans to rebuild the 400 this winter.My issue now is on the Left bank of the motor ( Looking at from the front ) I have a tapping noise i can hear it on cylinders 2 and 3 and the motor shakes and misses at idle. If i...

This is a up coming project.I want to put a electric fuel pump on my truck.I want to do a top notch install, with the pump on a relay. So how would i do this so when i turn the key on the pump runs for a second then stops and then when the truck starts the pump runs like normal.the truck...

I don't remember, but is it common for fuel to drain back to the fuel tank even if the truck sits for 2 daysThe truck has new carb, new fuel pump. I have looked at fuel lines but never found any signs of leaks.i do park on a slope, but with the rake of the truck it sits level.

I cant find any exact info on whether the Carrier Bearing on my drive shaft is pressed on or just slides on.I hate to say it, but 15 years of auto mechanics I have never changed one or had to to work on one.I don't think over the years they have changed much but i need info on how to change...

I figure i need to start posting pic's before it gets tour apart1977 Ford F-150 Ranger 400 V8 C6 Auto 2WDThe only part on the body that is going to be saved is the cab. the rest is scrap.

My 77 F-150 2WD long bed, i figure it is time to replace the coil springs, Question I have a Brand New Set of Coils that Fit a 93 F-150 4x4. Can i use the coils on my 77 If it makes the truck sit higher in the front that's okay.

Today i pulled my 77 F-150 out of the woods to get it ready to restore, also cleaned the leaves and trash out of the cowling ( a very helpful post i read here told me how to clean it out made it easy )smilieFordlogo

I need a cam that can handle a 600 CFM 4 bbli want just a cam that can handle the carb on a 6.6 400 cubic inchthe motor is stock and is going to remain as close as i can to it.if the stock cam can handle that size carb that would be greati have no need for any performance the 80 HP at...

Question, are the body parts from LMC truck, made at the same metal thickness as the factory metal on my 77 ford?Granted i would be using 99% re-pop parts the only part i can save on my truck is the cab. Finding local body parts used is not a option, people either want way to much for the...

Hello all, I am new to the site.I will soon be starting the restoration of my 77 F150 and looking forward to sharing the build with yall