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  1. Girl In Big Truck

    1970 Ford F-350 Sport Custom - Dump Truck: REBUILT

    More pictures on my forum album at More Pictures Link.This is a edited copy of my craigslist post of my truck for sale, can be seen at: Link to Craigslist. Thought I would post here since so many spam calls and spam text from CL.Location is in North Carolina in the foothills. If seriously...
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    Rocker Arm Assembly for Edelbrock Heads?

    (Engine: 360 5.9L )I am getting the "Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390-428 Cobra Jet Aluminum Cylinder Head for Ford FE " and searching for clarification on options on rocker arm assembly to use. In the cylinder head user manual sheet under "you will need" it says adjustable rocker arms, yet I...
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    Clutch Linkage Broke While Driving, So I Mad Maxxed It (How long will she hold?)

    So that rod that goes through the floor board connecting the clutch pedal assembly to the clutch? It broke while driving. :headbang: Had to get towed, but when I got back, I found this and bolted it on top and bottom, logically seems better than the original welded pieces with cotter pins. So...
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    2 Questions: Rims, and Transmission

    Sorry, more questions, on a roll again with some final major work...Question 1: I am dropping transmission end of week to change the flywheel, clutch, and u-joints. I found this Eaton Transmission, 5 speed on CL (link below) from a newer ford. Will it and can it fit on my 1974 F350 with 360...
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    Performance Distributor Options: What should I go for?

    So apparently I have been having distributor problems this whole time, and have gone through 4 of them (luckily under warranty). Been having to get ones for a 1971 360 5.9L when my engine is a 1974 360 5.9L. The 1974 has a harness for an ignition module which is non-existent in my vehicle, was...
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    What Is Best Shifting/Driving RPM's For 4 Speed?

    So I put a Tachometer on the truck, and have the idle set to around 600 to 700 but wondering what the best or correct RPM range is for shifting through each gear and driving? The Edlebrock roller timing chain I put in can handle up to 6000 but I know the engine probably can not. Been seeing it...
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    Top End Rebuild/Overhaul

    Well, those words, rebuild, overhaul, could be a little of both. This is actually a continuation of my previous post, http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38756 where some issues after timing chain replacement and previous other external engine complete replacement have...
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    Chain and Sprokets Replaced/Still Timing Issue

    I replaced the timing chain and sprockets. Was needed, never been replaced. All lined up and good. Then started having another timing issue with a random low thump from exhaust. Also had serious trouble getting up hills (not right). First thoughts and response to that was that I may have put the...
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    Timming, or head gasket? Not again...

    If I post here, to this forum, it is usually me hitting bottom and saying (*&^#$ my life. I get that now.So after 2 months smooth driving mostly, "poof" a similar sound I hear while on the interstate. Engines suddenly sounds like crap, slows down, and I have to pull over to the shoulder of the...
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    Smell? Sorry for Another Post...

    Sorry for an additional post so soon, Hate to to have to make another so soon.So, I have an Edelbrock 1406 600 CFM Carb installed, running good, and on the fine tuning stages.I have the fast idle and and in idle set as low as I can get it.Running fairing smooth, but the exhaust smell...
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    Third Time the Charm Carb Replace? Or Something Else?

    So, I will be as specific as I can, Forgive if too specific, just want to make sure whomever reads catches this all.Once upon a time, well starting a week ago, I started some over due parts replacements, still more to go. Got all the fluids changed (oil, tranny, diff) and got dual exhaust put...
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    Snow Plow On Truck? Use for Business?

    Been googling this, and no definite answers yet. Wondering about putting a snow plow on my 74 f350 and using for winter business. Worth it? Legal? State is NC, can't find info yet. State plows major roads and interstates in city limits, but plenty to plowing needed else where. May not be worth...
  13. Girl In Big Truck

    My first old ford truck, and the first issues needing attention.

    1974 Ford F350 Custom, 5.9L V8 360, manual 4 speed trans,I just got the truck a few weeks ago from this post. My initial work I did was replace the water pump, belts, radiator hoses, vacuum hoses, fuel filter, air filter, battery cable, pcv valve, distributor cap, plugs, and wires. Tightened a...
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    Doing the introduction thing...

    So I am joining this forum to hopefully get feedback on many already evolving problems for the much needed TLC work I have started on this thing.My big blue darling, a 1974 Ford F350 Custom with a 13' x 7 1/2' steel bed on the back....
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