1981 Ford F100 Revival (Parked for 12 years)

[grumpin]

That’s a pain getting gear oil out like that. If I have room I use bottles like these and pour and squeeze for filling.

https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/grease-gear-oil/synpower-full-synthetic-gear-oil

Your plan sounds good to me.

[Jonathan]

grumpin wrote

That’s a pain getting gear oil out like that. If I have room I use bottles like these and pour and squeeze for filling.

https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/grease-gear-oil/synpower-full-synthetic-gear-oil

Your plan sounds good to me.

The 1 gallon is more economical which I prefer because I am cheap.  I will try to modify the pump so it reaches the bottom and secure the hose so it won't pop off. But I could see how the squeeze bottle would be easier if the truck is on the lift. On the ground you can pump with one hand as it sits next to it.

Does anyone know of a good powered pump that could use to move oil for future use? I got a fuel pump, not sure if it will work with oil or not.

[FuzzFace2]

Because there is no easy way to drain the rear oil I have not done so.
I guess I should check it as I have not done that either

I used the same pump to fill the NP435 trans but I used Red Line MT-90 oil and it is a little lighter weight so not bad to pump.

Like you I found with the gallon jug on the floor you could pump with 1 hand.
I also found it would not pump from the bottom of the jug but the trans was full before I needed the last bit.

I had 2 empty RL oil MT-90 qt bottles so put the rest in 1 of them.
Now if I needed that last bit I would have put it in the qt bottle and pumped from it.
Or added a hose to the tube to reach the bottom of the gallon jug.
Dave ----

[Jonathan]

No Monday updates. I was so beat that after work today I didn't feel like doing anything. This was the only tool I used.

[FuzzFace2]

In a pinch some seat belt buckles can be used to do the same thing
Some times you just need to sit back and admire the truck
Dave ----

[Jonathan]

FuzzFace2 wrote

In a pinch some seat belt buckles can be used to do the same thing
Some times you just need to sit back and admire the truck
Dave ----

I remember that tip if I get into a jam. I'm sure my dentist will appreciate the alternative.

[Jonathan]

Turns out there is a lock hidden behind a bunch of dirt. I was hoping the strange large key the previous owner gave me may work for the spare tire lock but it doesn't. How should I proceed? Looks like the hood release may take the same key.

[Jonathan]

I am not sure if the lock was not used properly or it is not designed well but I was able to get the bolt off. I didn't bend and strip it. The bolt was like that. It was not easy to get off with the lock in the way but managed to spin it with a pry bar after removing the other side. Any sources for this bolt with the eye? I found one similar looking for a later model year but I don't know if the thread pattern is the same or length. I dropped the lock at my locksmith tonight to see if he can make me a key for it. They key I have fits inside but does not turn the lock. I am hoping that if he makes me a key it will match the hood release too.

I put the hardware in the sonic cleaner and will see what I can do. Looks like I need a bigger sonic cleaner.

[ArdWrknTrk]

So the oval key is for the doors.
I never had the optional 'security' of a locking good release or the spare tire lock, but I don't think the bitting is the same as the door cylinders.
Someone who did get this option may correct me....

How important is it to you to have your spare tire locked?
Because most of us never had a problem, and I have a whole lot of years and miles on my truck.

I'd imagine the easiest way would be to get that hinge pin out the bottom of it.
Again, I don't know because I've never had to defeat one.

As far as getting a key that does fit, I'm pretty sure there's a bitting code on the hood lock.
They would be the same. And a locksmith could cut a key to that code.
That's not to say it isn't rusted solid inside.

[ArdWrknTrk]

Ha!  I was busy looking at posts while you responded to your own.

There's nothing unique to the spare tire retainer.
I do not know if something changed with the aeronose & OBS trucks.
I DO know my '87 bolt is the same as a Bullnose.
IIRC I did have to find a metric stamped nut to go on the frame.

[Jonathan]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

So the oval key is for the doors.
I never had the optional 'security' of a locking good release or the spare tire lock, but I don't think the bitting is the same as the door cylinders.
Someone who did get this option may correct me....

How important is it to you to have your spare tire locked?
Because most of us never had a problem, and I have a whole lot of years and miles on my truck.

I'd imagine the easiest way would be to get that hinge pin out the bottom of it.
Again, I don't know because I've never had to defeat one.

As far as getting a key that does fit, I'm pretty sure there's a bitting code on the hood lock.
They would be the same. And a locksmith could cut a key to that code.
That's not to say it isn't rusted solid inside.

It's in the locksmiths hands now. It's not important to me to have locked but if he can make a key I will use it just to keep the truck original. Higher on the list now is to find the eye bolt.

[Jonathan]

I can't find the bolt. I guess I could purchase some threaded rod and cut it off and have the eye welded on to it. Or if anyone has any ideas on how I can bend it straight again without causing further damage to the threads I could try to chase the threads again. This part number may work but not coming up anywhere to purchase. E2TZ-1408-C

[Jonathan]

My current idea is to thread some nuts to protect the beginning threads, heat up the bend with MAP gas and close it in the vise to try and bend straight.

[rcarlisle]

Heat and bend was my idea as well.  

[Gsmblue]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

So the oval key is for the doors.
I never had the optional 'security' of a locking good release or the spare tire lock, but I don't think the bitting is the same as the door cylinders.
Someone who did get this option may correct me....

Incase it helps. My 82 Bronco uses the same key for the door and hood release.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I would just get a couple of nuts so I could grab that bolt in the vise and thread one up as close to the bend as I could.
That way you have a fulcrum where the bend starts.
Heat it up. Bend it back.
Someone must have bottomed that truck out or backed over a stump.
They are not easy to bend.

It seems the door key is the same bitting as the hood and spare wheel lock.
So you might call the locksmith before it costs you a bunch of $ for a key you already have..

[Jonathan]

Gsmblue wrote

ArdWrknTrk wrote

So the oval key is for the doors.
I never had the optional 'security' of a locking good release or the spare tire lock, but I don't think the bitting is the same as the door cylinders.
Someone who did get this option may correct me....

Incase it helps. My 82 Bronco uses the same key for the door and hood release.

Thanks for the feedback. It is good to know.

[Jonathan]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

I would just get a couple of nuts so I could grab that bolt in the vise and thread one up as close to the bend as I could.
That way you have a fulcrum where the bend starts.
Heat it up. Bend it back.
Someone must have bottomed that truck out or backed over a stump.
They are not easy to bend.

It seems the door key is the same bitting as the hood and spare wheel lock.
So you might call the locksmith before it costs you a bunch of $ for a key you already have..

I will give that a try. I can't make it much worse. It is possible it got bent when the tow truck driver was trying to push the truck into my driveway. He was pushing from the back but I couldn't see where it was being pushed from. (Added security camera still shot)

I don't have door keys. It is always unlocked and keys were never provided. But I would like to think if I did have keys I would of tried that first.

[ArdWrknTrk]

Well, the oval is a door key....
I don't know why the PO would hand you one that doesn't work.  

With the advent of the Aeronose trucks Ford did away with the opposite keyway for the doors and had a single key that fits everything.
I changed over to that system when my ignition lock wore out.

[Jonathan]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

Well, the oval is a door key....
I don't know why the PO would hand you one that doesn't work.  

With the advent of the Aeronose trucks Ford did away with the opposite keyway for the doors and had a single key that fits everything.
I changed over to that system when my ignition lock wore out.

They gave me that key a few weeks after I got the truck when I was getting the title transferred. I was excited when they found it but it didn't work with anything. I am not sure where she found that key or what it was for.

I think I may need a new ignition lock soon. I don't like the way the key turns. It feels so mushy and strange. Not a solid auto return after starting too.