whiteaverson

So, getting the frustrating little things that have historically caused me to give up on projects. Heater core is cracked in several places and needs to be rebuilt or replaced. I ended up just looping the heater hose for now. I just want to get what's needed to start it at this point. Knowing it runs will be motivating. Of course, bleeding the clutch revealed that the bleeder valve is leaking for some reason. I added some teflon tape to the threads but I'm not convinced it will help and now I can't seem to get it to bleed again. In reality, it should just need wiring to run but of course the battery isn't taking a charge so I probably need to replace that. So, I ended up just doing some easy things to feel like progress was being made. A couple parts weren't installed in the crazy shift linkage. Got those installed. I also installed the speedo cable. My list of tasks is a bit shorter anyway.

Rebuilt the clutch slave cylinder this week. Used my very precise cylinder hone. And assembled the slave cylinder. Installed with the new hose. And installed the clutch hard line. I tried to bleed the system but my little mityvac vacuum bleeder doesn't seem to be capable of bleeding a system on its own. Or its like the brakes and the master cylinder has a leak somewhere. I'll have to find someone to help me bleed it. One more system off the list anyway. I'm moving to rebuilding the heater box. Any advice or help is appreciated. Once that is done and the cooling system is tied together it should just be wiring to get it started (hopefully).

I'll have to look into the filter. @difrangia if you have a part number that would be good to know. I looked for a while and couldn't find any that seemed to have the rubber gasket at the top.

Alright, a small amount of progress again. Lower radiator hose is now done and I added a fitting to the water pump for the heater hose. And I have the fuel system basically wrapped up besides confirming the fuel pump and carb are good to go. That will probably have to wait until its time for start up. Got the fuel tank and fuel filler in. And the fuel lines are all in place. I got a new cork gasket for the fuel filter but the only element I know will fit the bowl is the OEM part and I haven't ordered that. So I think the clutch slave and lines is next on my checklist.

Alright, so a little progress the last few days. Ordered the lower radiator hose. On the fitting in the water pump. Can anyone confirm the thread for that port? I did some research and only found 3/8 NPT mentioned but I thought the fuel filter fitting was NPT and it turned out to be BSP. Next, on the continued fuel system work. I bolted on the fuel sender and flared the remaining fuel tube for the soft line. Then, loosely hung the tank and connected the fuel hose. Need to connect the fuel filler and vent line and replace the gasket and element in the fuel filter and the fuel system should be done? Another random question, the tube for the vacuum advance, I believe, isn't connected. It looks like the little bracket should have been on the stud near it. Is that a head stud? Can I remove the nut and put the bracket on safely? And I also installed all the cab mounts just so I could cross something off my large checklist.

Thank you all for the suggestions and hose part numbers. I'll have to locate a fitting for the water pump but I think I will do that. The original tee'd hose looks like the one @wayno has pictured and its disintegrating. The brass tee I have has me concerned about leaks. I saved the fuel filter fitting. I already feel wrong throwing away factory parts on any car but especially on something that is lacking part availability like these trucks. I did cut and flare the remaining fuel line on the tank in order to hopefully prevent any leaks.

Okay, this is good to know. For some reason mine has a hose with a tee fitting of sorts (I'll have to take a picture of it). Is there a readily available replacement for the radiator hose?

Well I finally got back to it. Its been a busy month and this summer doesn't look like its going to let up. I'll have to be more intentional about putting time into this. Wanted to wrap up the brakes so that one system was off the list but the master seems to be leaking from the valve on the bottom? Need to sort that out. So I started to look at the fuel system as that is actually necessary to get this thing running. First the fuel and tank were generally dirty. I made a half hearted effort at cleaning them. The big item is the fuel line from the tank to the fuel filter. It was originally a hard line but I'm missing the hard line and it appears that it was cut. So I'm going with a soft line just out of convenience. The fitting on the fuel filter is threaded. So I got a barbed fitting. I was under the impression it was 1/4 NPT threads on the filter but they definitely aren't. I then got a 1/8 NPT fitting and it still doesn't seem right. Hopefully it doesn't leak. I also need to get a new element and gasket for the kind of crusty looking fuel filter. The fuel line is currently just run into the wheel well. I also started looking into the coolant hoses. Specifically the tee to the heater hose. As far as I know, a direct replacement for that hose doesn't exist and my original is toast. My current solution is a brass tee. That results in this mess. If anyone has a more elegant solution, I'm open to suggestions.

Yeah, it does look like slotting the holes is the common solution. I'm hoping I can just rebuild it but the more common 2" bolt spacing slave cylinders are fairly cheap if that doesn't work out. Yesterday's progress was also pretty limited. Had the wrong parts show up which was frustrating. Will likely be bouncing around on tasks until I have enough parts to go system by system. First, on the alternator wiring, my research on Ford regulators and the 70's Toyota alternator (?) resulted in this wiring diagram. Hopefully I'll get to test it soon. Next, the steering wasn't bolted up. Got that all wrapped up. Should make moving the truck around easier. Also, the tie rods look like they really need to be replaced. Not high priority right now but something else to think about. All that means a couple things are crossed off the still growing list of things to do.

Not much progress last night. I have the clutch slave cylinder disassembled. It was pretty seized up and, as you can see, has some rust in the cylinder. My plan is to "hone" it with 1000 grit sand paper and rebuild it as I'm missing the boot and the only way I've found to get it is with a full rebuild kit. Also, I need the hose between the slave and the hard line. I know people just get a custom one made but I just ordered an off the shelf one without the 5/8-18 external threads. It should work just fine.

I think I did find the regulator that is specifically for the alternator. No stickers that I can see.

Thanks, I'm aware of the Ford regulator wiring but the alternator doesn't appear to be a Ford alternator. It doesn't have the stator lug or at least one labeled as such. My limited knowledge and research says its a Toyota alternator. I'm inclined to connect the "E" terminal on the alternator to the "S" terminal on the regulator and follow the rest of the Ford charging system wiring. If that doesn't work I'll just get an internally regulated alternator.

I think you're right. It looks like the original headlamp switch broke and the previous owner replaced it as there is one in the truck. That's probably the route to take on the alternator. Was just hoping there might be a simple way to use what I already have.

I'm in Leominster fairly often. I'll definitely let you know if I need any help. Hopefully I'll have it running soon and we could meet up at some point.

Thanks, I got the manual and parts catalog printed out. They've already been a great help. The radio isn't wired in. Hopefully it hasn't ever been while the system was converted to negative ground.