My 1979 F100 (Project effin'hundred)

[Fordman75]

Good luck!

[Grand Marquis GT]

Going to the yard on Friday to snag some more of the harness. I am already getting great ideas for the dash, mostly from other people.

I love how easy these trucks are to work on!

[turbo2256b]

Tom if your realy going turbo go with an aftermarket EFI system

[Grand Marquis GT]

I was going to go with MegaSquirt, but I lose features.

EDIT - I may still go with MegaSquirt. The price is similar to the pulled wiring harness/tune, but with less headaches!

[marquisman]

megasquirt FTMFW!

[Grand Marquis GT]

So, using the engine stand that Amanda got me for Christmas (thanks, baby!) I started taking some stuff off the engine, and cracked open the oilpan. I found a lot of trash from the timing chain tensioners (quite a bit was clogging the sump), but the crank and bores look GREAT!

This motor was definately a reman. I see where someone numbered the rods. They look like ford pistons in nicely cross-hatched bores, I hope they are standard bore as well. Overall, not in bad shape down low. I can't wait to tear further into it, but I am not going to go TOO deep into it just yet...

[turbo2256b]

Go with one that has a wide band and some self tuning features at least correct for a wider range than the narrow band stuff.

[gadget73]

sure the number stamps aren't factory? Windsor motors had the rods all stamped from the factory.

[Grand Marquis GT]

sure the number stamps aren't factory? Windsor motors had the rods all stamped from the factory.

They are done with paint. Plus, there is the "re-manufactured" tag on the low part of the block. Again, I am crossing my fingers for stock bore. Otherwise, I am sure this block is good to go considering I can still see the cross hatching on the bores...

[sly]

micrometer FTW

[Grand Marquis GT]

Tearin' her down...

[packman]

No 70's Corvette colors

Packmang, I am doing the BMW Leguna Seca Blue with a tan interior. My dash, door panels, and seats will all be leather wrapped. I think the light tan will be sexy! Of course, it will contrast well with the BMW blue which will of course carry into the inside of the truck.

And zoomie, no.

Nice! I like that idea



Packman

[Grand Marquis GT]

Update!

So, I started tearin' the motor down a bit...

Valve covers off. So, nothing wrong here...

Wait! One of these does not look like the other!

There's my bracelet! No wonder this motor was in the junkyard! Ah well, my gain!

The engine, I need to go grab a harmonic balancer tool to get the timing cover off and pull the heads. Stay tuned for the damage pics! Probably a couple intake valves...

Here's the 04 CVPI front suspension that's going in the truck:

The good tailgate:

Good doors:

73-77 grille, with the 73-75 inserts. I like!

Moar later...

[Fordman75]

Looks like you are getting some work done!

I wonder if something seized up and that caused the chain to snap. Or did the chain just broke.

Are the mod motors interference engines? If they aren't then hopefully you won't have any valve or piston damage.

[Grand Marquis GT]

I don't care about the pistons (they are getting replaced with forged anyway), and I can replace valves easily. Heads are getting ported anyhoo. Interference motor FTL. Of course, if that chain didn't break, I wouldn't have gotten so lucky to get this motor. Oh, and the cams are going away too. Getting some 03/04 Cobra pieces.

I still have a lot of work ahead. Machine work, and parts buying.