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A

Accessories
bed and tub liners 237
on-board welder 265
roll bars 267
seat belts and safety harnesses 269
Sources 344
sturdy trailer hitches 271
survival 30
winches, see Winches
Air bypass systems, see
Emission Controls
Air cleaner
oil bath 79
paper 80
Air injection, see Emission Controls
Alignment, see Front End Alternator, see also Electrical System
basics 240
high output 265
overhauling 246
testing 247
Anti-freeze, see Cooling System Automatic transmission, see also Transmission, Automatic
Axle
4x4 front axle types 188
conversion 321
front, see also Front End
and knuckle seals 189
Mono Beam and Twin I-Beam 48
Twin Traction Beam 49
wear points 203
general 185 rear
full-floating 21
full-floating, broken 99
Semi-floating rear axle, broken 99
Semi-vs. fill-floating axles 187
ring and pinion, operation 185
seal installation tips 189
Seal leaks 188
troubleshooting
drive axle 188
trusses 327
types 187
upgrades 321

B

Ball Joints, see Front find
Battery, see also Electrical system
and charging system, checking 246
selecting 264
storing 88
testing 246
upgrades 263, 265
Belts, tightening 114
Body and Interior detailing
body, 232
tips 235 paint
repairing scratches 236
waxing and buffing 233
rust
repairing 231
typical locations 230
Brake fluid
and moisture 88
brake lines, flushing 88
cautions when working with 221
replacing 223
requirements 221
silicone 88
Brakes
bleeding 223
brake service 222
checking drums or rotors 226
cleaning parts 223
drum and disc brake systems 50
emergency/parking brake 51
general 220
linings (pads and shoes) 224
overhauling 223 pulling 102
pulsing pedal 221
semi-metallic pads 225
troubleshooting 221
upgrading 342
warnings for working on 217
Buying an F-Series truck 19
buying concerns 23
new truck 28
1994 Specifications 30
accessories 30
chassis selection 29
engine and transmission 29
factory upgrades 29
special ordering 30
models
F-150 20
F-250 virtues 21
F-350, One-ton 22
used truck
automatic transmission 27
body and accessories 27
chassis 25
clutch and transmission 26
drivelines and axles 26
engine 27
engine oil 27
pollution controls and
registration 28
Ten Best Picks 24

C

Camshafts upgrades
aftermarket 276, 278
lobe profiles 276
oft-pavement 276
performance 270
performance, and axle gearing 277
selecting 276
supercharging 285
Variable Duration Litters 277
CARB EO (Exemption Order) numbers 274
Carburetor
feedback, tuning 134, 281
float settings 135
idle mixture 137
performance 280
tune-up 133
Upgrades 280
Catalytic Converter, see Emission Controls and Exhaust
Charging System, see electrical System
Chassis
checking for damage 204
inspecting 89
lift kit,,, rubs for 324
lubrication, see Lubrication an Maintenance
modifying 323
overview 48 springs, see Springs
state lift laws and accountability 325
Clutch
adjustment 7 5h
1961-up 160
early models 159
aftermarket 315
alignment 162
Bon, & Beck 314
centrifugal 314
diaphragm 314
freeplay adjustment 158
identifying 757
linkage 55
overview 55
repairs 163
upgrading 310
replacement
parts required 162
tips 160
tools 162
slippage 93, 157
throwout bearing, worn 154
troubleshooting 153, 154
type identification 157
upgrading 314
wear, checking 157
Compression, engine 91
Compression testing, see Engine
Cooling system and automatic transmission cooler 108
basics 106
boil over 97
coolant (anti-freeze)
mixing ratios 109
requirements 106
cooling tan 96
air flow requirements 106
clutch 107
electric 109
leaks 108
overheating 92, 96, 97, 111
radiator
boiling and rodding 111
cap 109, 111
four-row 96
size recommendations 106
safety precautions for overheated
engine 105
service 105
thermostat 107
water pump service 112
general procedures 113
guidelines 112
notes on specific engines 115
Cylinder head, see Engine

D

Detailing, see Body and Interior
Differentials
traction differentials limited slip 187
operation 184, 317
positraction 317
buyer"s guide 318
choosing 318
ring and pinion, operation 185
troubleshooting 188
upgrading 322
Distributor see also Ignition hushing wear 127
overhaul 126
Distributor Cap, see Tune-up
Drive axle troubleshooting 188
Driveshafts
angularity 183
assembly pointers 180
general 58, 180
installation 184
lubrication 182
overview 58
phase 180
torque loads 90
u-joints 180
upgrades 322
Drivetrain, upgrading 311
Drum and disc brake ,systems 50 see also Brakes
Dwell, see Tune-up

E

EGR, see Emission Controls Electrical System
amp draw of components 261
basics 239
batteries, see Battery
charging system
troubleshooting 247
upgrading 205
fuses 241
relays 2-41
reliability 264
service 240
testing Ignition and Fuel System
Components 247
troubleshooting 242
alternator 240
battery 240
charging System 247
continuity 244
fuel system 247
ignition 247
short circuit 244
starter 249
voltage and ground 242
voltage drop 245
upgrades 201
Charging System 265
Dual Batteries 263
volt-ohmmeter, using 241
wiring connections 262
wiring demands 241
wiring requirements 261
Electronic ignition, see Ignition
Emergency /parking brake 51
Emission Controls
air bypass 146
air injection 145
and conversion engines 149, 275
and emissions test 149
basics 144
catalytic converter 147
cold-start and warm-up 145
controlled gasses 144
evaporative emissions 149
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) 140
exhaust system 151
general 144
heat riser 148
oxygen sensor, aftermarket 281
PCV valve 144
passing an emission test 149
routine emission control service 152
service, general 118 smug inspection, requirements 118
vacuum switches and valves 148
Engine
and unleaded fuel 139
applications 118
balancing 309
conversion engines, laws 277
coolant, sec Cooling system
cylinder head
gasket leak 96
bolts, retorquing 140
diagnosis 139
compression testing 139
vs. cylinder leakdown 65
diesel,
6.9L/7.3L. Navistar V-8 55, 119
glow plugs 121
L-head six and V-8 118
overhauling 300
overview 51
performance modifications
50-state legal 274
302 5.0L 294
351 Windsor V-8 292 460 V-8 290, 291
and smog laws 273
camshaft 276
carburetion 280
general 275
FE V-8 288
flathead engines 287
ignition 278
oil coolers 283
supercharging 284
valvetrain 275, 289
Y-block V-8 287
six-cylinder
OHV 215/223/262 In-line 52, 118
226H L-head Six 51, 118
240/300/4.9L OHV 52, 119
storing 86
troubleshooting
see also Troubleshooting
knock, curing 280
misfire, causes 125
overheat 92, 96
will not crank 94
will not run 94
tune-up, see Tune-up
valves, see Valves
V-8s
239.4 L-head V-8 52, 118
239 / 256 / 272 and 292 Y-block V-8s 53, 118
302 / 5.0L / 351W / 351M / 400 Small-block V-8s 54, 119 352, later 360 and 390, 460FE big-block 54, 119 flathead V-8s 52, 118
460 big-block V-8 54, 119
Y-block V-8s 53, 118
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
see Emission Controls
Exhaust system 151
catalytic converter 147

F

Fan, cooling, see Cooling System
Ford F-Series truck 4WD clubs 45
how to find 45
accessories 253
and your lifestyle 35
author"s trucks 33
buying 19
Models 20
F-1, F-150 20
F-2, F-250 virtues 21
F-3, F-350 22
New F-Series 28
Ten Best Used Picks 24
Evolution of
1942: Ford Trucks Forge Their
Own Identity 2
1948: A Truck With A Firm
Identity 3
1953-56: A Marque Emerges 4
1957-64: The Pragmatic Years 8
1965: The Advent Of Twin
I-Beam 10
1967-79: Years Of Bold
Refinement 12
1980: An Advanced 4x4
Chassis 15
Poised For The Future 17
storing 86
troubleshooting, see Troubleshooting used 24
washing 233
working on 47
Assigning Work To A Shop 69
automatic transmissions 56
chassis 48
clutch 55
driveshafts 58
Field Fix To Get Home 215
transmissions and transfer cases 55
Four-wheel drive
Driving Though Sand Traps 44
full-time vs. part-time 178
learning to drive 35
operating 36
SAR (Search and Rescue) 43
snowplowing with 43
special uses for 43
towing, requirements 23
troubleshooting, see Troubleshooting two- vs. four-wheel drive 36
using 38
when to use 38
Frame, see Chassis
Frame, checking for damage 204
Front End, see also Steering, and Axle, Front, and Suspension alignment 100, 213
ball joints 206
king pins 208
shimmy 101
wander 100
Fuel injection, general 121
Fuel pump 135
installation 138
pressure/ output 136
Fuel starvation 92
Fuel system, storage 86
Fuses, see Electrical System

G

Gear bind 99

H

Hubs 195
maintaining 196
rebuilding 196
retrofitting new 200
types 195
upgrading 312
Heat riser, see Emission Controls

I

Ignition
see also Tune-up, and
individual components DIS ignition 128
early systems 125
electronic (primary)
problems 128
testing 128
HEI systems, rotor problems 125
performance 278
point and condenser service 125
tune-up requirements 122
upgrades
knock sensors 280
weak 92
wires and distributor cap 124

K

King Pins, see Front End Knock sensor, see Ignition

L

Lubrication and maintenance
axles and hubs 83
chassis 81
defined 74
distributor 81
emission controls 80
engine oil 75
engine oil and filter 78
greases 75
greasing 82
lubricants and fluids 74
oil, synthetic vs. mineral 77
oil filter, bypass 78
power steering 81
schedule 76
service intervals 75
springs 82
step-by-step 78

M

Manual transmissions
rating 311
rebuilding 165
troubleshooting 155
particles in oil 156
shifting problems 155
Warner four-speed transmissions 23
Maintenance, see Lubrication and Maintenance

O

Off-road driving
advanced 43
airing down 38
and automatic transmission 41
environmental impact 41
hills 39
sand traps 44
terrain 39
Tread Lightly Four Wheeling 41
Oil change, see Lubrication and
Maintenance
Oil coolers 283
Oil filter, see Lubrication and
Maintenance
One-ton F-350 22
Overheating, causes 105
Oxygen sensor, tuning with 281

P

Paint, see Body and Interior
PCV valve, see Emission Controls Power take-off (PTO) 177
Pads, brake, see Brake, linings Parts, sourcing 68
Points, see Tune-up and Ignition Power steering, see Steering

R

Radiator, see Cooling System Relays, see Electrical System Repairs on your F-Series truck 59
flat rate 69
jacks 59
miscellaneous 67
safety and 60
sending to a shop 69
sourcing parts 68
tools 59
workplace 59
Ring and pinion, operation 185
Rust, see Body and Interior Roll Bars, see Accessories Rotor, Ignition see Tune-up Rotors, see Brake Rust, see Body and Interior

S

Seat belts and safety harnesses 269
Selecting the right truck 20
Shock absorbers, see also Suspension design 204
gas 205
general 204
multiple 328
selecting 205
single- vs. twin-tube 204
upgrading 327
Smog inspection, requirements 118
Spark plugs fouled 123
gapping 123
service 122
torquing 124
Springs
and suspension height 201
coil applications 202
general 201
leaf, installing 202
leaf shackles, inspecting 204
shackles 202
Starter
drive 248
general 248
rebuilding 250
solenoid 248
troubleshooting 249
Steering, see also Axle, front ball joint 206
general 208
linkage inspection 211
damage 213
power types 210
steering gear
and linkage 49
choosing 336
conversions 336
maintenance 81
troubleshooting 213
steering knuckles 48
4x4, rebuilding 206
rebuilding, closed 190
maintenance, closed 83
system inspection 212
types 209
closed knuckle with king pins 208
rebuilding 206
Storage, F-truck 86
Supercharging
aftermarket 284
air filtration 285
and diesels 286
basics 284
camshafts 285
compression Ratios 285
engine modifications for 285
turbocharging 284
Suspension, see also individual components
aftermarket upgrades 326
modifying 324
Massachusetts’ Suspension
Modification Formula 326
off-pavement tuning 325
state lift laws and accountability 325
types 48
upgrading, installing a kit 329
urethane bushings 328

T

TFI-IV ignition 128
Thermostat, see Cooling System Tie-rods, off-road damage 90
Timing, see also Tune-up
degrees 131
ignition 125
light, see Tools
running 129
specifications 132
static 130
vacuum advance 132 Tires
Airing down 38
aftermarket sources 340
balancing 101
glossary 339
inflation recommendations 339
installing 340
larger 337
monster 337
storing 88
trail running formula 338
upgrading 337
Tools
air 63
books 61
brake 62
chassis and powertrain 61
cooling 66
dwell meter 64, 127
emission controls 66
general 60
ignition 65, 131
sealants 67
timing light 65, 131
tune-up 63
volt-ohmmeter, using 241
Towing, requirements 23
Trailering 270
sturdy trailer hitches 270
Transfer cases
chain drive, troubles 179
electronic shift, late 179
general 57, 177
lightweight 178
NP203 and NP205 57
power take-off (PTO) 177
troubleshooting 178
Transmission automatic
C-6 23, 57
and off-road driving 41
band adjustments 165
kickdown adjustment 165
overview 56
lubricant 156
manual adjustments 164
gear reduction 312
hard shitting, causes 155
jumping out of gear 156
particles in oil 156
performance 312
pilot bearing, troubleshooting 154
rating 311
rebuilding 165
shifting problems 155
synchronizers, worn 156
troubleshooting 97, 155
Warner four-speed 23
upgrades
tour-speed conversion 313
overdrive five-speed
conversion 314
TREAD LIGHTLY, Inc. 41
Troubleshooting, see also individual components alternator 95
axle 99
brakes 102 clutch 97
cooling system 96
drive axle 188
driveshaft 99
engine 91, see also Engine
will not crank 94
will not run 94
fuel starvation 92
general 89, 91
limited slip differential 98
starter 95, 249
steering and tires 100
transmission 97
vacuum leaks 93
Fungi-up
see also individual components engine requirements 118
fuel injected engines 121
ignition 122, see also Ignition
dwell meter and setting points 127
rotor 125
timing 129
wires and distributor cap 125
tools 63
tuning with an oxygen sensor 281
valve adjustment, see Valves
Turbocharging, see Supercharging

U

U-joint
causes of failure 180
installation 184
service and repair tips 180
proper lubrication 182
Used truck, see also Buying inspecting 25
ten best picks 24
Urethane bushings choosing 328
installing 329

V

V-belts, tightening 114
Vacuum leaks 93
Valves
adjusting 141
215, 223, 262 OHV Sixes,
Y-block V-8s 142
226H Six 142
clearance specifications 143
Volt-ohmmeter, using 241

W

Water Pump, See Cooling System
Wheels choosing 340
installing 340
Wheel alignment 213
Wheel hearings adjusting 218
causes of failure 218
general 217
servicing 218
Winches
carry-aboard accessories 258
controls 257
electric 254
electrical requirements 255
electrical system 257
general 254
maintenance 260
motors 255
mounting 256
portable 257
power take-off (PTO)177
selecting 255
types 254
using 259