"SS Turd" What's the GVWR of my truck again???

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December 20, 2009, 07:31:34 PM Last Edit: April 20, 2010, 05:41:54 PM by TBigLug
Well, for those of you who don't know, Brutus' clutch slave cylinder or master cylinder crapped out on me last weekend. So, I decided to let him sit for a while and picked up a new truck to drive back and forth to work.

1986 Ford F-250
6.9L Diesel
C6 Automatic
2WD
Extended Cab
Long Box
144,000 miles
Power Windows
Power Locks
A/C

I bought it off the second owner. He picked it up from the original owner back in March. Was an old man's farm truck and it shows. All maintenance was done at the Ford dealer he got the truck from. He replaced the glow plug controller, glow plugs, fuel return lines, alternator, etc. When I got it it needed a DS radius arm bushing and the leaf spring and hanger replaced on the DS rear. Other than that the thing runs and drives like a champ. Oh, did I mention, the tank I ran through last week averaged out to 20 MPG!!! And that's with a 23 year old truck with no overdrive.

Eventually, I'd like to replace the leaf springs with one ton units (when I fix the hanger), do the body work, retrofit and recharge the A/C and maybe convert it to 4WD. I don't know about the last one. We'll see if I can pick up a cheap parts truck to do the swap with.

I've already replaced the radius arm bushing on the DS (I'll do the PS when it's warmer, nothing wrong with it now I just figure I oughta do them both at the same interval), pulled out the little bitty 650 batteries that were in it for some 850's I had already, did an oil change along with a tranny filter change.

And, here's the pics.













And I still carry Maggie's tags with me.

Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

TBigLug

#1
December 20, 2009, 07:33:52 PM
First order of business is replacing the leaf spring shackle and leaf spring on the DS rear. That's why it sits high in the ass end on the one side.


Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

TBigLug

#2
December 20, 2009, 07:40:06 PM
A Video of it starting this morning. Plugged it in for an hour and hit the key. Here's what I get.



A vid of it running. Love that IH rattle!

Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

woody11769

#3
December 20, 2009, 08:05:51 PM
you buy it outa lansing ?????
Loud Proud n Country by the Grace of GOD!!

TBigLug

#4
December 20, 2009, 08:06:35 PM
Nope, it was up in Freeland.
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Coon Dog

#5
December 20, 2009, 08:21:19 PM
Heck with the leaf spring that interior is the whip.  Cadillac Style!
The more you know, the more you know you don't know.

duel1985

#6
December 20, 2009, 08:29:40 PM
i like that body style had a f 150 with a 302 5 speed i miss that truck
IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE JUST GET IN HOLD ON AND GO

Fraser

#7
December 20, 2009, 08:36:59 PM
those hangers arent too bad to do. just need alot of grinder time and an air hammer
2000 XJ--D30, 8.8 w/ 4.10's, fancy bumpers :D under construction, again

Bigdaddy

#8
December 20, 2009, 08:54:09 PM
==djdj get r done

my stepdad bought the twin to this truck new back in 86
Free your mind...and your ass will follow!

NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT, THEY'LL BRING YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL AND BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE!!

TBigLug

#9
December 20, 2009, 08:59:43 PM
I picked this one cause I had an old yellow '86 F-350 named "Tweety" with a 6.9 and 4 sp. that I bought off of Swampthing I've always regretted selling.

Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Eroq

#10
December 20, 2009, 11:00:33 PM
So ya likin that FORD?   told ya you shoulda bought mine!

TBigLug

#11
December 21, 2009, 03:35:13 AM
loll I'm loving the old turd. I'da bought yours but I don't make enough money to afford them fancy plow trucks! loll
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

ToughBowtieTruck

#12
December 21, 2009, 03:45:26 AM Last Edit: December 21, 2009, 03:47:11 AM by ToughBowtieTruck
It isn't a FORD if the rear shackle isn't rotted off or busted!! ==roll


Ford tough with Navistar International stuff! You missed the Harvester brand by one year  ==djdj


I see you trying to sell that bruted rig on craigslist.......trying to get away from fixing the manifolds eh?..........  :P

TBigLug

#13
December 21, 2009, 01:02:45 PM
Quote from: ToughBowtieTruck on December 21, 2009, 03:45:26 AM
I see you trying to sell that bruted rig on craigslist.......trying to get away from fixing the manifolds eh?..........  :P

Nah, just looking for something differant. I'm thinking of still holding onto it until Spring so I can fix it up a little more. Lucky for me this truck doesn't need much.

Oh yeah, it'll always be IH to us old guys! loll Your lucky I don't refer to it as a Farmall! loll
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

bogginjess

#14
December 21, 2009, 11:37:02 PM
nice truck, love the sound of that diesel rumble
==rf a country boy can survive ==rf 
www.airadv.net High Speed Wireless Internet

TBigLug

#15
December 29, 2009, 11:05:59 PM
Just installed a manual glowplug switch today. Give me the option of another burn on the GP's since the factory 10 seconds isn't working in this frigid weather. Maybe this Spring I'll actually replace the ones that aren't working! loll





Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

ToughBowtieTruck

#16
December 30, 2009, 01:43:04 AM
I like the park brake modification better. ;D

bogginjess

#17
December 31, 2009, 04:38:46 AM
Quote from: ToughBowtieTruck on December 30, 2009, 01:43:04 AM
I like the park brake modification better. ;D

and a mod that seems to be pretty popular at that
==rf a country boy can survive ==rf 
www.airadv.net High Speed Wireless Internet

TBigLug

#18
March 10, 2010, 01:05:18 PM
I worked on the old "Turd" yesterday. Got the leaf spring on the driver's side replaced. Had it all done and started it up and saw a huge stream of diesel fuel coming from inside the tire. Turns out when I torched off the rivits I melted a hole in the return line. Quick trip to the hardware store, 1/4" barb, 2 hoseclamps and a little heat to soften the plastic and I was back on the road. Truck sits pretty much level now. No more pimp lean to one side. Picked up a set of fifth wheel/ goose neck rails I'm gonna work on putting on this morning. Pictures to come.
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

4x4 logger

#19
March 10, 2010, 06:26:09 PM
Damb good looking truck . Love the old IH deisels. Nice find.
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