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02-25-2014, 10:06 PM
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Location: Tulsa, OK
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The smile that wouldn't go away
I have only owned my truck since January. I was rather let down when i received it because it really wasn't how the PO described it as far as condition. It didn't even run when it arrived. Our first night together was spent sitting in 30 degree weather for 5 hours waiting on a tow truck to get it home after it had been dropped off by the transport that brought it from Idaho.
I have been working on it for an average of five hours a night every night of the week since I got it (literally). Removing excess wiring, cleaning up crap that should have been removed years ago, and just getting it where I could enjoy driving it. It has been running reliably for about a week. It starts, idles, and putts around fine. I had even driven it to work a couple of times. But! Today was THE day. I made a few adjustment that Geezer recommended and it is a new machine. I was sitting at a light tonight on my way home from work. This clown in a newer F150 was staring at me from the left lane and edging up waiting for the light to change. As soon as the light turned green I floored it. The engine was revving like it should, and smoke was pouring off the tires. I wasted that fool in that Ford. He rode my ass for about a mile. I couldn't stop smiling the whole way home. So, thanks to all the folks that post all the great information here for everyone else to use, and thanks to all of you who answer the questions we all ask. Today was a great day. 
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02-25-2014, 10:19 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
Awesome!
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02-25-2014, 10:52 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
 Glad to see you got her fixed up 
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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02-26-2014, 12:30 AM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
a good feeling any day of the week!
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02-26-2014, 10:05 AM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
nice. I will finally get to drive mine this weekend after sitting in my dads yard for the last 4 years!!! cannot wait to light em up!
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02-26-2014, 11:51 AM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
Nice to hear that it is running so well. There are a few members on here that I've learned if they are talking, I better pay close attention - Geezer, Lee H, and LockDoc just to name a few. Big thanks to them and many others on this site from me as well!!
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02-26-2014, 01:46 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
Pictures of it or it didn't happen
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02-26-2014, 02:03 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
I didn't have an opportunity to snap photos while school was in session.
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02-26-2014, 02:07 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
I know that feeling. I have had a lot of great hobbies in my life. This one just keeps giving. Congrats--it just gets better!
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02-26-2014, 02:10 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
What adjustments did Geezer recommend?
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02-26-2014, 02:20 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
awesome man
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02-26-2014, 02:21 PM
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Re: The smile that wouldn't go away
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-Advanced the timing from 10 degrees to 14 - 16 degrees. -Install a fuel pressure regulator to reduce the fuel pressure to 5psi. I just bought the pressure regulator today. I will be installing it tonight. I installed a gauge last night and the OEM pump is pumping around 8-11psi. (the needle bounces) After changing the vacuum and timing I don't get any hesitation during acceleration and much more pep. It is seriously like a completely different engine. I am surprised those minor adjustments can make such a difference.
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