Howdy from Northern New Mexico

[Hamm0ckjames]

Howdy Y'all
Thank you for letting me be a part of your forum.  I just acquired a 1986 F150 4x4 and am looking forward to dedicating part of my monthly paycheck to her. I got  her for a pretty good price, but she's in rough shape. Carburetor needs rebuilt, new wheels and tires, the bed is wrecked, overall condition is that of a ranch truck. She has a 5.8 ltr Windsor engine, but the odd thing is it has a 2bbl carb and intake manifold. Transmission is a C6, transfer case doesn't look too bad. Interior needs a lot of work, but she does run,,,, barely.

I plan on eventually building a flatbed for her and a 4" lift, might even do a body lift for the cab, don't know yet, that is far off in the future. Thanks again and I look forward to visiting with y'all.

[Hamm0ckjames]

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[85lebaront2]

Very nice looking! Someone may have either changed the intake or even the entire engine as the 351W is not a super uncommon engine in those years both as a truck and earlier car engine.

[Gary Lewis]

Welcome!  Nice truck.  

On the engine, while it has the HO air cleaner, which would have come on the engine w/a 4bbl carb, they did sell a 2bbl version in earlier years.  But only the HO version in '86.  So, as Bill suggested, perhaps the engine was swapped out?

As for "northern NM", where might that be?  I ask because we have a member's map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map on the menu) and I'd be happy to add you if I had a location.

[Hamm0ckjames]

An engine swap is a possiblity, when I can get  her running I will get her to the shop where I can power wash off some of the crud and get a positive ID on the motor. But so far it looks like a 351W, 6 valve cover bolts and the heads are about 3/8 taller than the intake manifold where they meet, and it has a C-6 bolted up. Plus it does have the exhaust  crossover line on the back side of the heads. Those are the indicators as to why I think it might be a 351w. What do you think? I'm no expert and I'm always open to suggestions and ideas,,,,,,,

[Hamm0ckjames]

I work and live on the T.O. ranch, about 17 miles east of Raton. It's a pretty good sized ranch, my wife and I have worked here for 10 years now, we enjoy it..

[Rembrant]

Welcome aboard! Nice truck...dents and all!

I'd like to visit New Mexico one day. I know very little about the state, but it is one of only two that I have never stepped foot in (that, and Alaska). I bought a wrecked motorcycle one time in NH that had originally come from NM, so I still have the bright yellow NM plate hanging on the wall in my garage as a constant reminder that I need to visit;).

[Hamm0ckjames]

Howdy Rembrant, Well if you get by this part of the country you are welcome to stop by. The front gate is always open,,,,,,lol Literally!
And if you like to hunt, this is certainly the place to do it.

[Gary Lewis]

You are now on the map.  However, I am not at all sure I got you anywhere close to the right place, so tell me where to drag the pin if not.

However, we aren't looking for serious accuracy, just an approximate location.

[Hamm0ckjames]

Gary, You've got me pinned pretty close. Just missed me by about 6 miles......lol. If you look closely at the map. Im on the north side of the highway, about 2 miles south of Throttle Lake on county rd A40.

[85lebaront2]

If there is a tag on the carburetor, assuming it is a Ford carb, the number will tell the year of the carb. If it is a Ford carb, they partial number is stamped on the side of the flange by the front driver's side hold down stud.

[Gary Lewis]

Check the map now.  Should be close enough?

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[1986F150Six]

Welcome aboard!

[Ford F834]

Welcome! I was born in Taos, and went to school in Red River as a youngster. I have been to Raton but only a time or two. We moved away when I was 10 but NM still feels like “home” somehow. It is a beautiful area. Your truck sounds like it needs TLC but is a good project! 🙂