Hello all,
My neighbor has an awesome old truck that I am helping her with. It was her grandfather's farm truck and she's grown up with it but now lives far from family and hasn't found a trustworthy shop. It's a 1972 F100 4x4 with a 360 cid two barrel engine, four on the floor, no power options what so ever. It is believed to be all original except the front axle which broke a year ago on a long road trip from Montana to New Orleans via New Mexico. I just changed her oil and noted a few areas that need work.
Carb Rebuild The carb is leaking raw fuel from the bowl. I suggested rather than buying some cheap rebuild from Autozone she get a rebuild kit for it. It's supposedly original two barrel with an AUTOLITE tag and part number. I have rebuilt motorcycle carbs and am confident I can tackle this one, but are they any "gotchas" to look out for?
Front Axle The front axle is leaking from one of the outside shaft seals by the u- joint. I topped it up but suggested she replace the seal before too long. What special tools are required for this?
Mysterious Squeek There is a strange, loud squeek from the rear passenger side wheel. It's a plain squeek almost like a loose fan belt that is worst when taking off from a stop. I suspected a wheel bearing but when I jacked it up the bearing didn't feel particularly bad with only slightly more drag than the other side. Perhaps a sticking brake shoe? Suggestions? It's quite annoying and has her worried.
Thanks for any advice here. It's a cool truck and I'm just trying to help keep this old soldier on the road.
Harry