Hello from New Mexico

[SFBullnose]

Hi All,
      Just got a new to me 85 Bullnose and excited to join this community and learn as much as I can. I picked up the truck in Colorado and drove it 55mph for 4 hours back to northern NM.  Its was the most fun I've had in awhile!

I've rebuilt other cars before (74 Galaxie, 84 Nissan Pathfinder, 06 Mini ) but this is my first Ford truck.

Hoping to get all the belts/fluids/hoses done, and then start on the interior/exterior.  Driver side floor pans/rockers are gonna need a swap.

There is definitely a leak in the carb (former owner just bumped up the idle). Any places to get a good replacement carter yfa?
I'll probably rebuild the one on there.

Thanks and looking for forward to meeting you all !

Best,
Ajit

[Gary Lewis]

Welcome!  Is it Ajit?  Glad you joined.  

What part of NM?  We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Members Map in the menu) and I'd be happy to put you on if I had a town/city.

You are in good company here - there are lots of us that love the 300 six.

As for a carb, if you decide not to rebuild that one we'll have to dig up David/1986F150Six's info as he has one that works really well.

[SFBullnose]

Hi Gary,
      It's nice to meet you and thanks for welcome.  Yes, my name is Ajit I'm in Pecos, NM.

Please put me on the map.  Sure thing. I'd like to get a new carb and rebuild the one on it for a back up.

There seem to be a lot floating around ebay and rock auto, but a recommendation is always great.


Best,

[Gary Lewis]

You are now on the map, and you aren't far from Sam/Swampedout.

On the carb, I'm sure David will be along soon to welcome you.

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[ArdWrknTrk]

Welcome to the forum, Ajit!  

Nice to see a Shortbed Styleside for a change.
Everyone seems to have Flareside, many with the 300-6.

Hope you find the help and information you need right here.  

[844rd]

Welcome! Straight 6 is a great motor.

[SFBullnose]

Thanks ya'll!

Hunted for quite some time for a model like this.

I'm planning on digging into it next weekend and hit the salavge yard after! 

On Sat, Feb 8, 2020, 11:51 AM 844rd [via Bullnose Enthusiasts] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Welcome! Straight 6 is a great motor.

Kevin 84 F-150 300 i6 Manual 3 speed overdrive 2.47 rear end

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[Rembrant]

Welcome aboard. That's a great truck to fix up. Short wheelbase 4x4 with a 6 and a 4spd. I love it.

[Gary Lewis]

SFBullnose wrote

Thanks ya'll!
Hunted for quite some time for a model like this.
I'm planning on digging into it next weekend and hit the salavge yard
after!

That's a good combo.  What are your plans for the truck?  Uses?

Also, do you have good salvages in your area?

[1986F150Six]

Welcome!!

Sorry I am late to the party... here is a link to the description of my drive train, including the carburetor Gary mentioned.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1325963-gas-mileage-recipe-4-9l-300-a.html

[SFBullnose]

All good!

Thanks for the info! 

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Welcome!!

Sorry I am late to the party... here is a link to the description of my drive train, including the carburetor Gary mentioned.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1325963-gas-mileage-recipe-4-9l-300-a.html

1986 F150 4.9L manual O.D. 3.08 Duraspark MSD ignition w/ no EGR

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[swampedout]

Hey neighbor! Welcome. Im down in Cerrillos but work in Sf. I was DDing my Bully but not these days.
Good looking truck you got, love that 300! Whenever you get tired of it and wanna do some horse trading just let me know.

[swampedout]

Also since you mentioned parts yards which ones do you find good stuff at? Ive only been to that one by the airport