You ever get this sorted out?
Which?
1. I haven't the low speed idle, yet.
I'm missing something, because the only alterations to RPM I CAN make are high speed (choke engaged) with only a few minutes to play with, because it will not idle once lukewarm, choked.
All that said, have no means beyond the heary, feely method to test, and others have said it doesn't 'sound' fast.
2. Fan clutch engages a lot.
Don't know yet if it within range and only hearing because it's only sheet metal (and rust) between it and I, but it engages more frequently than I'd think necessary.
No, I don't have a mechanical gauge, it's not running hot. May need to change thermostat, clutch fluid, nothing at all....I dunno yet.
3. Tank vent.
I'm 97.5% sure that the fuel tank pressure problem was operator error.....
I overfilled by a fair margin, enough so that I think it was above the full neck 'vent' and think I may have saturated the black box thingy in the DS rear quarter. Evidenced by the unmoving fuel gauge needle for over 40 miles, which isn't possible, since she's a damn thirsty girl.
Of course, I just can't keep my damn foot out of it.....have made many a crosstown trip, exiting at every opportunity, just to re-enter, since I'm a firm believer in entering traffic being AT highway speed at the end of the ramp, and some ramps are too damn short for that to be possible.
Side story.
A mudder, from your neck of the woods, made the trip down last weekend to pick up rust free pig skins and a few other rarities, the likes of which haven't been seen in twenty years....
I was looking forward to it like a kid does Christmas, as validation of my claims of this Pig's heart health, dying for the opinion of an unbiased driver.
I'm bouncing 'round the room, 'gotta drive her, gotta drive her', so we embark on this test run, with me saying 'get on it', 'no, REALLY get on it, 'dammit, drive it like you stole it!!' to no avail....
Pull over, me saying 'move over, lemme show you how she likes it', and away we go.
I don't know that true appreciation for an +80mph turnpike journey, sans white knuckles, sans typical slow Cruiser acceleration, sans any sense of pushing the limitations of a drivetrain or vehicle was felt, but it felt vindicating to, at least, be in the passenger seat at highway speed, without fear or concern.
I'd have been concerned driving across the parking lot in her previous state, so point to Pig.
To further:
Now, I swear I'm not saying this because it's mine, as I've no reservations whatsoever, describing the stench that emanates from anything 'mine', as most are aware.
For that matter, considering the time and expense, it should be a given that this statement is made, anything short of a fail.
I've driven many vintage F iterations and I honestly believe this is the pinnacle of capability, an unparalleled, remarkable accomplishment.
I'll extend the the offer to discount my description to any that get within 100 miles (for now, because time is a commodity I do not have) and meet to take her for a spin, then call me a liar.
Wanted to ask, now that you have the 40, 55 and 70 to choose from, which is the go to vehicle?
40 has been under the knife for a few months, residing in a buddy's shop, now in the final stages of a drivetrain/steering/suspension rehabilitation that's furthered into cooling, charging, and potentially head swap.
Haven't driven her much, prior to, due to work.
55 isn't ready for DD duty, Ron.
Mechanically, she's capable of a cross country journey, but I had forgotten/didn't know then, how bad of shape she's really in.
I do not see a way to approach, short of 'doing it right' and I'm ill prepared to begin, since already free falling into the abyss with others, unless a paint ready body shell becomes available.
It's disheartening to say 'she looks rough, but drives like no other' when, in the back of my mind, I KNOW at what monetary point I QUIT COUNTING.
I've put about 1k on her since she returned, take on every highway, work trip I make, and will continue to, until I can taryinally think about the next step.
Right now, I'm DDing the 73, mostly because, if not working out of town, working 4 miles from house and it's just been the go to vehicle.
80 hasn't been driven in 3-4 months......
Prolly need to show her some love, too.
I believe the 80 left the building!
Still have, for the moment.
A buddy has expressed interest in and the only I'd sell to.....the obit reason a sale even considered is, with so many running, it's more difficult to conceal the actual number.
Chris, my 100 is up for sale
NO!!
I'm stopping at 80s, the directive.....although I can't say that multiples in any series may not be possible, nor can I guarantee that Mrs. D may not be the driver of newer than the '97 self mandated cut off.
My solution was to take a ride to let the gas level lower and problem solved.
Mine too, since I can visually see the fuel gauges descent to E with each passing mile.