The F150 street truck build
10-11-2016, 02:10 PM
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No, I don't lick fish.
10-11-2016, 02:52 PM
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Year: 1997
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Engine: 4.0L
Closer shot of my valve covers. They are a mix of parts actually, Summit racing stamped steel covers, Scott Drake decals(Power by Ford), and Trans Dapt Breather and oil cap.
10-11-2016, 04:17 PM
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10-11-2016, 05:05 PM
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10-16-2016, 01:59 PM
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10-24-2016, 02:28 PM
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Year: 1997
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So I had been procrastinating putting parts on... but not today!
Things done today:
Removed A/C compressor
Removed A/C idler
Installed Edelbrock 7181
Installed ARP Valve cover stud conversion
New Valve cover gaskets(cork)
Custom valve covers
Tomorrow i will be installing/doing:
OEM Remanufactured Distributor
Upper Radiator hose
Bypass Hose
Throttle cable(lokar)
Throttle and Kickdown cable bracket
Changing the oil(got some coolant in it)
The only other upgrades this motor will get will be headers, alloy heads,(210cc intake runners, and 62cc chambers), and a bigger cam. other than that it will be all maintenance stuff and a rebuild next winter(60 over).
Things done today:
Removed A/C compressor
Removed A/C idler
Installed Edelbrock 7181
Installed ARP Valve cover stud conversion
New Valve cover gaskets(cork)
Custom valve covers
Tomorrow i will be installing/doing:
OEM Remanufactured Distributor
Upper Radiator hose
Bypass Hose
Throttle cable(lokar)
Throttle and Kickdown cable bracket
Changing the oil(got some coolant in it)
The only other upgrades this motor will get will be headers, alloy heads,(210cc intake runners, and 62cc chambers), and a bigger cam. other than that it will be all maintenance stuff and a rebuild next winter(60 over).
10-24-2016, 09:54 PM
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10-25-2016, 04:14 PM
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So i got everything back together but am procrastiniating again, I only need to change the oil, fill the coolant and pray i have it at #1 TDC. I also have 1 vac line to hook up but i need a barb for it since it has to go to the carb not the intake manifold. Oh and it was a 31yr old OEM distributor that i replaced in the truck lol, all corroded and rusted.
I however have to replace the battery on the 4runner(was new last year) since it wont hold/take a charge. so that is the plan for tomorrow, should be easy enough since I have the paperwork for the battery.
10-27-2016, 04:20 PM
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for the timing to be correct and not 180* out it has to be at #1 TDC on the compression stroke. and it's very hard to set TDC when your by yourself having to hand crank over the motor with a ratchet and socket trying to figure out if your on compression and or exhaust stroke.