TECH Folder Updated and consolidated 10/1/2020
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TECH Folder Updated and consolidated 10/1/2020
This is the tech folder for Large Trucks. It includes basic pointers, tech procedures and other technical information pertinent to Large Trucks.
This is a work in progress at this point, and will grow over time. Please be patient
If you have any suggestions for posts/threads to add to this folder, PM me or post in the forum, and we'll work on it.
This is a work in progress at this point, and will grow over time. Please be patient
If you have any suggestions for posts/threads to add to this folder, PM me or post in the forum, and we'll work on it.
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Technical links
In order of submission:
Bleeding Hydrovac brake systems
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ke-system.html
Trico-Folberth wiper motor information
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...or-thread.html
More power from a Cummins 5.9, and how to tell the difference between the rotary and inline injection pumps
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...9-cummins.html
Diesel power modifications courtesy of nvrenufhp, of all sorts
http://www.freewebs.com/nevrenufhp/index.htm
A LOT of information on Eaton and Dana gears
http://www.roadranger.com/Roadranger...=1162919212501
Electronic Speedometer Codes for heavy Ford trucks circa 1986 - 1995 and maybe other years - thanks to ms_michelle
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-codes.html
Hydrovac replacement booster information - thanks to N600 and NumberDummy and others
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...1967-n600.html
Bleeding Hydrovac brake systems
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ke-system.html
Trico-Folberth wiper motor information
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...or-thread.html
More power from a Cummins 5.9, and how to tell the difference between the rotary and inline injection pumps
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...9-cummins.html
Diesel power modifications courtesy of nvrenufhp, of all sorts
http://www.freewebs.com/nevrenufhp/index.htm
A LOT of information on Eaton and Dana gears
http://www.roadranger.com/Roadranger...=1162919212501
Electronic Speedometer Codes for heavy Ford trucks circa 1986 - 1995 and maybe other years - thanks to ms_michelle
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-codes.html
Hydrovac replacement booster information - thanks to N600 and NumberDummy and others
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...1967-n600.html
Last edited by krewat; 03-16-2011 at 02:31 PM. Reason: additional links
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Rebuilding the Rockwell FDS 7500 pound 4 x 4 front axle
Two Parts
YouTube - ROCKWELL FDS 75 FRONT AXLE REBUILD PART 1 OF 2
YouTube - ROCKWELL FDS 75 FRONT AXLE REBUILD PART 2 OF 2
Two Parts
YouTube - ROCKWELL FDS 75 FRONT AXLE REBUILD PART 1 OF 2
YouTube - ROCKWELL FDS 75 FRONT AXLE REBUILD PART 2 OF 2
#4
Lifted from another post, 1980 trans and axle codes.
All other info edited out.
All other info edited out.
Last edited by 85e150; 11-25-2020 at 05:00 PM. Reason: clarify source
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Maybe not related to the FE specifically, but still worth saving here:
Differences between pickup and medium-duty truck 435NP thanks to Rusty_Old_F250
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...dium-duty.html
Differences between pickup and medium-duty truck 435NP thanks to Rusty_Old_F250
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...dium-duty.html
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NAPA Medium/Heavy Parts
When selecting "Vehicle type" on the NAPA site, you can expand your choices Auto/Light truck, and "Medium/Heavy" is an option. I was able to look up C600 brake parts.
https:/
/www.napaonline.com/
https:/
/www.napaonline.com/
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Ford HT division history
Questions regarding the changes in Ford's Heavy Truck offerings come up from time to time. I'm searching the forum for posts regarding the change, and will put this up as a sticky once it's done.
PM me with comments, links etc
Thanks!
https://www.nytimes.com/1997/02/20/b...-business.html
https://www.fleetowner.com/news/arti...-deal-approved
https://www.truckinginfo.com/84556/t...avy-truck-deal
Sterling:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_Trucks
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ster...after-11-years
More recent South America article--pretty limited:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/19/ford...h-america.html
Related post regarding parts availability:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...79-9000-a.html
PM me with comments, links etc
Thanks!
https://www.nytimes.com/1997/02/20/b...-business.html
https://www.fleetowner.com/news/arti...-deal-approved
https://www.truckinginfo.com/84556/t...avy-truck-deal
Sterling:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_Trucks
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ster...after-11-years
More recent South America article--pretty limited:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/19/ford...h-america.html
Related post regarding parts availability:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...79-9000-a.html
Last edited by 85e150; 04-15-2021 at 11:25 PM.
#9
More updates to come:
Eaton 2 speed videos in post 5:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9565523
Two speed:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mechanism.html
Series ID:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lp-please.html
Engine codes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-330-swap.html
Engine codes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-330-hd-3.html
Engine codes (850 & UP)
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1679a9ba78.jpg
Governor, post 10:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...0-w-391-a.html
Good explanation which conflicts with some info in the above post, but read both and you will see this explanation seems correct, post 4:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-governor.html
Link to a picture of the governor setup in post 7:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ine-build.html
More:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20476529
'61 & '63 Medium transmission lists, post 15 or so by Numberdummy
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...piliation.html
Eaton 2 speed videos in post 5:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9565523
Two speed:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mechanism.html
Series ID:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lp-please.html
Engine codes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-330-swap.html
Engine codes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-330-hd-3.html
Engine codes (850 & UP)
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1679a9ba78.jpg
Governor, post 10:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...0-w-391-a.html
Good explanation which conflicts with some info in the above post, but read both and you will see this explanation seems correct, post 4:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-governor.html
Link to a picture of the governor setup in post 7:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ine-build.html
More:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20476529
'61 & '63 Medium transmission lists, post 15 or so by Numberdummy
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...piliation.html
Last edited by 85e150; 04-15-2021 at 11:25 PM. Reason: add info
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Lucas Girling brakes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lp-please.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20277418
https://www.fleet-products.ca/lucas-girling/
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...eb96b4ee3d.png
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...024c73950e.jpg
NP 435 Parking Brake:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ake-shoes.html
N600 and probably other brake bits:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19665966
Drum size
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15263331
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lp-please.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20277418
https://www.fleet-products.ca/lucas-girling/
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...eb96b4ee3d.png
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...024c73950e.jpg
NP 435 Parking Brake:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ake-shoes.html
N600 and probably other brake bits:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19665966
Drum size
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15263331
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Replacement suspension parts, spring insulators etc:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...look-here.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...look-here.html
#12
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Widow Makers
You deserve to know. I will add to this as I find good posts and other links.
Clear pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20218944
Video post 12:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19879676
Post 8, the Goodyear widow maker:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19782715
Posts 13 & 14 and beyond, clear WM pictures and illustrations, hub-piloted wheel explained
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ump-truck.html
Discussion and links to more of the same and solutions:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18784471
More solution discussion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18742095
Military wheel solution:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-on-f600.html
More discussion, explanation, link to related threads:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18005688
'63-'64 hub piloted WM. This is a redundent post but added to give direct access to the hub piloted story:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19232301
This will duplicate some of the above but it covers a lot of posts:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/tags/widowmaker.html
You deserve to know. I will add to this as I find good posts and other links.
Clear pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20218944
Video post 12:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19879676
Post 8, the Goodyear widow maker:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19782715
Posts 13 & 14 and beyond, clear WM pictures and illustrations, hub-piloted wheel explained
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ump-truck.html
Discussion and links to more of the same and solutions:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18784471
More solution discussion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18742095
Military wheel solution:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-on-f600.html
More discussion, explanation, link to related threads:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18005688
'63-'64 hub piloted WM. This is a redundent post but added to give direct access to the hub piloted story:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19232301
This will duplicate some of the above but it covers a lot of posts:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/tags/widowmaker.html
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Large Truck, '73-'79 600-900 rear axle codes.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...xle-codes.html
Front axle codes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...xle-codes.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...xle-codes.html
Front axle codes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...xle-codes.html
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