Project: New Engine

[bucks77ford]

Will be nice not to have to carry 5 quarts of oil around with me all the time.

Hell that right there pays for the new engine.....

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Yup it was crazy. I had one of those tupperware (sp?) containers just to hold oil in the bed. It used like 2 quarts in 5 days or something like that.

 

[LEB Ben]

Hell that right there pays for the new engine.....

Yup it was crazy. I had one of those tupperware (sp?) containers just to hold oil in the bed. It used like 2 quarts in 5 days or something like that.

Geez, you guys nailed it...if I didn't have to pay for the oil consumption in the Bronco, I coulda paid for replacement parts 2-3 times over it seems. I need a quart every 200 miles, and it looks like the rear main is starting go too, seal sweller doesn't seem to be working anymore.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Geez, you guys nailed it...if I didn't have to pay for the oil consumption in the Bronco, I coulda paid for replacement parts 2-3 times over it seems. I need a quart every 200 miles, and it looks like the rear main is starting go too, seal sweller doesn't seem to be working anymore.

When I first really noticed the oil problem I didn't think much of the cost but it sure adds up quick

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Well after a big hassle with parts the engine is in. I still have to put trans in and I'm debating on which bellhousing of mine to use. The one that is in the truck has a little clip holding the fork and if you bump it slightly it will pop out. I have a newer bellhousing which seems to be a better design but I think it is narrower. I'll figure that out tomorrow and see which is better to use. I think the narrower one will work fine because I had to drill new holes for the crossmember anyway using the old bellhousing. The shorter one should make it fit the original holes hopefully.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Looks GOOOOD! Keep us updated!

Ryan

 

[LEB Ben]

Looks good man...hope the bellhousing situation works its self out for ya too.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Thanks. I'll let you guys know tomorrow about the bellhousing. One is from a 1971 and one is from a 1980, but the 1980 one is the one that came with the transmission. I should stick with the 1971 one though if the clip doesnt come undone again. We shall see. I'm shooting for Friday to drive it because I can't stay late tomorrow and still need to do a complete rear brake job. So far I have $2,000 into engine, engine hoist, clutch, flywheel, front pads, rotors, calipers, brake hoses, wheel bearings, seals, rear shoes, drums, hardware, wheel cylinders, and axle bearings.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Ok guys have to go with the 1971 bellhousing. It is not that the newer one was actually shorter. It was shaped different enough that it wouldn't clear the floorpans. Oh well. Too bad though because it was a lot lighter than the old one. I could have saved a few drops of gas with the decreased weight

 

[LEB Ben]

Well throw that biiiiiiiatch together and get to drivin her.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Workin on it. Hopefully I'll get it all done by tomorrow. I was hoping for a slow day at work to squeeze some time in on my truck . But being busy is better than nothing.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Trans is in. A friend came down to the shop and we got that done in like 10 minutes. He may come tomorrow and do some stuff while I'm working on other cars. I should have it fired up tomorrow after work.

 

[LEB Ben]

Fingers are crossed...hope it goes well for you man.

 

[TexasNomad]

That's really awesome...

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Should fire it up tonight

 

[LEB Ben]

Suhweet...don't forget to take vids, to share such a special moment with the rest of your FTF family. It's like your truck's rebirth.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

I will. Not of initial start up though. Wouldn't want to record a failure or capture any profanity in case there are any minors here...just in case I'll get a few though. You guys will probably like the exhaust even though it will be getting done over again when I have money.

 

[TexasNomad]

If you get fed up with it and want to sell it just give me a shout

 

[73F100Shortbed]

LOL Tex. I might have to just to pay for what I put into it.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Here's a good one. I went to put the spark plugs in...the ones that take a 13/16" socket. They don't fit. It needs a spark plug with 5/8" socket. The heads are from the 80s with a 1974 block!!! And I think that must be what is causing my headers to now hit the crossmember. I spent over an hour just trying to figure out how to get the exhaust to work. I might have to put manifolds on. I'm going to yell at the Autozone people tomorrow especially since they told me only one person there could get me the right info to find the plugs I need. I'm assuming the heads are from the 80s at least since the smaller plug. Does anyone by chance know the motorcraft number? Maybe SP-450? I looked up that number for a 1983 F100. I am beyond frustrated and pissed off right now.