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From 1995 Ford F-150 “Ol' Blue” — documented by Steve83.

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1995 Ford F-150 - What a beauty! All those used tires in the bed WERE in the cab a few minutes ago. Yes, the back window has been busted out for a few months. 1995 Ford F-150 - It was abused & neglected, and driven on 1 tank for a while. When that one died, it was abandoned for a few years, and then given away. The… 1995 Ford F-150 - 2 tires off the rims; 2 dead gas tanks; 2 bent bumpers; 2 missing window cranks; 2 undamaged pieces of sheet metal; a bent tie rod, and a s… 1995 Ford F-150 - Both doors will be replaced, the RHF fender, both bumpers, and the valance between the grille & bumper. I'll straighten that rocker. [url=h… 1995 Ford F-150 - The bumper is pretty rough, but I'm gonna straighten it. 1995 Ford F-150 - A squirrell wintered under the seat - he's been getting in & out through the dislodged shifter cable blockoff plug forward of the gas pedal… 1995 Ford F-150 - It looks like birds were roosting on the dash & crapping on the column due to the broken rear window. 1995 Ford F-150 - Safety Certification label in driver's door jamb above door latch strike (VIN edited) [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/72354… 1995 Ford F-150 - Calibration label in driver's door jamb 1995 Ford F-150 - EEC calibration code sticker in driver's door jamb Some trucks have this - others don't. Coincidentally, this is the same code as the donor… 1995 Ford F-150 - VECI Label under hood above master cylinder [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/858380] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/858… 1995 Ford F-150 - 4.9L FEAD belt routing sticker on core support 1995 Ford F-150 - Refrigerant label on core support 1995 Ford F-150 - Jacking Instructions sticker on core support [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/831119] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/83… 1995 Ford F-150 - Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch sticker on core support 1995 Ford F-150 - The previous owner got as far as bending a tie-rod by hooking a tow chain there, connecting a fuel pressure gauge, & disconnecting one plug… 1995 Ford F-150 - [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/825935] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/825935/thumbnail/airfilters.jpg . [url=https://… 1995 Ford F-150 - The #4 plug wire is off to see that it's sparking. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/762729] https://www.supermotors.net/getf… 1995 Ford F-150 - 95A 3G alternator. Note the 4 holes between each pair of front ribs, and that it's attached using the driver's side hole in the bracket. [u… 1995 Ford F-150 - Craptasmic battery, STONE-dead. Terminals destroyed. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/69178-4] https://www.supermotors.net/ge… 1995 Ford F-150 - The guy who had it before me used his 4WD tractor to drag it around his yard by the tie rod. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/medi… 1995 Ford F-150 - I didn't realize it was bent badly enough to dig the adjuster bolt into the sidewall, blowing out the tire. IDK why Ford specifies that the… 1995 Ford F-150 - What a... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/440042] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/440042/thumbnail/steeringlinkage.jpg… 1995 Ford F-150 - Amazing what you can do with a 12# sledge... Coincidentally, that same sledge was necessary to remove both rims on this side - they were ru… 1995 Ford F-150 - With some creativity (plus 2 fire extinguishers, 2 gallon jugs of water, and a hose nearby), I created a temporary fuel system to get it ho… 1995 Ford F-150 - Temporary fuel system includes fire extinguishers, water jugs, & a garden hose. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/851335] htt… 1995 Ford F-150 - I added a low fuel light, just to see how it went in a non-tach cluster. It was a little easier since the power trace is already connected.… 1995 Ford F-150 - To lift the bed, loosen the clamps (8mm, 5/16") around the filler supports, then slide them outboard. GO TO THE NEXT PIC... See also:… 1995 Ford F-150 - To lift the bed, remove the filler caps & filler neck screws (5.5mm, 7/32"), then push the necks below the body and put the caps back… 1995 Ford F-150 - To lift the bed, disconnect the taillight wiring forward of the rear bumper. Go to the NEXT pic... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registr… 1995 Ford F-150 - To lift the bed, remove the nuts (18mm) for the bed bolts (8 on longbed; 6 on all others). [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/… 1995 Ford F-150 - These bed bolts are in much better condition than I expected, considering how rusty the hubs were. Go to the NEXT pic... [url=https://www.s… 1995 Ford F-150 - To lift the bed for fuel tank access, I used my electric hoist (an ATV winch & some scrap metal). Go to the NEXT pic... [url=https://www.su… 1995 Ford F-150 - Easy! Go to the NEXT pic... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/471464] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/471464/thumbnail/be… 1995 Ford F-150 - It'll be much easier to work on the tanks this way, rather than from below. Go to the NEXT pic... 1995 Ford F-150 - I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything. The unusually large fuel line fitting at the tank has a check valve built in. Go to t… 1995 Ford F-150 - I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything. Go to the NEXT pic... 1995 Ford F-150 - Even though I put a safety strap under the suspended bed, I rolled the chassis out to work on the tanks. Go to the NEXT pic... 1995 Ford F-150 - After washing & vacuuming, and a little penetrating oil (NONE on the O-ring), the lock ring can come out. The brass drift prevents sparks.… 1995 Ford F-150 - Some force was necessary to break the FDM loose from the bottom of the tank. See the NEXT several pics... For more info, read these caption… 1995 Ford F-150 - I can't describe the smell... For more info, read these captions: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/12737-4] https://www.super… 1995 Ford F-150 - The back tank was just as bad as the front. 6 years is too long for gas to sit. I burned both tanks in a LARGE bonfire to clean them before… 1995 Ford F-150 - After a few weeks' searching, I found a rear tank. It's from a '93, but the only difference is the electrical connector. Otherwise, rear ta… 1995 Ford F-150 - Since I got the pigtail with the '93 tank, and I saved the original '95 pump plate, it was easy to make this adapter harness. Now, either s… 1995 Ford F-150 - To temporarily (or indefinitely) run any '90-96 dual-tank truck on 1 tank, it's necessary to plug both unused tank lines & the vapor line.… 1995 Ford F-150 - Today, I found a decent front tank & pump - only a little dent near the front. 1995 Ford F-150 - The motor spins, and I rebuilt the sender, which now produces a smooth signal. After it's installed, I'll know if it makes pressure. **UPDA… 1995 Ford F-150 - It works! For more info, read these captions: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/12737-4] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/7… 1995 Ford F-150 - Now that there are 2 working tanks, I can drop the bed back on. For more info, read these captions: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/regist… 1995 Ford F-150 - It's much cleaner than I expected. 1995 Ford F-150 - I think that rocker panel is the only damage to the cab. 1995 Ford F-150 - These rubber plugs are for the cab resonance weight. I haven't found any pattern to which trucks got them, but I know they were used as ear… 1995 Ford F-150 - I've only had this for ~10 years - it's about time it got used on something. The "E3..." engineering number says it was designed… 1995 Ford F-150 - That's where it belongs... See the PREVious 2 pics. 1995 Ford F-150 - The first few blasts drained out nearly opaque brown - I think someone must have spilled a LOT of coffee on this seat. The seatback & seat… 1995 Ford F-150 - The seat cover, seatback, seat belts, & rear carpet got hosed out & sun-dried. The headrest covers went thru the washing machine. Then ever… 1995 Ford F-150 - The floor cover, floor-mounted belts, & rear carpet got hosed off, sun-dried, and treated with Lysol before going back in. The shoulder bel… 1995 Ford F-150 - I sanded & painted the shifter, and reinstalled the knob. 1995 Ford F-150 - The windshield side & lower trim were packed with leaves. While it was off, I removed the wiper valance & emptied the cowl. It was packed,… 1995 Ford F-150 - It took a few hours with some BP hammers, prybars, & wood blocks, but it's pretty close to its original shape now. This is how I got it: [u… 1995 Ford F-150 - It almost looks like a truck again. The painter says he'll get to my doors, fender, & valance tomorrow (if we don't have another monsoon &… 1995 Ford F-150 - I've already straightened the reinforcing plate behind the headlight opening, but the core support is going to take more effort. The big pl… 1995 Ford F-150 - I've only had a spare R fender for ~5 years, and it's almost the right color. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/469460] https… 1995 Ford F-150 - It was probably the same squirrel who lived in the '93 Bronco who knew how to get in through the cowl drain in this truck, but this time, h… 1995 Ford F-150 - This '93 Bronco door is MX (Dark Shadow Blue Metallic), which isn't quite as purple as this truck's LA (Royal Blue Metallic). 1995 Ford F-150 - Again: a big improvement. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850897] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/850897/thumbnail/03rh… 1995 Ford F-150 - I picked up the painted parts yesterday, so I can finally remove the bad doors. Unfortunately, the painter didn't follow my instructions, a… 1995 Ford F-150 - About what you'd expect. The gasket has been smashed by the misaligned door for so long that it doesn't stand out & touch the door. I fille… 1995 Ford F-150 - I'd have gotten this fender on much faster if I hadn't had to change the voltage regulator, pull the other door back off to cut the wiring… 1995 Ford F-150 - As usual, I'm painting at night. But it seems to be working OK - the other vehicles still look decent. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/reg… 1995 Ford F-150 - Pretty good for spray painting in the dark on dirt with no prep. Now I just need some pinstriping. 1995 Ford F-150 - I wasn't planning to wash it for a week after I finished painting, but since a storm blew through last night, I'll use the hose, some Purpl… 1995 Ford F-150 - Under all the sap, mildew, & grime, it's not as bad as I thought. 1995 Ford F-150 - I still have to touch up the tailgate, bed corner, & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes. And I have to find one more rim & a se… 1995 Ford F-150 - I still have to touch up the tailgate & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes. But the bumper looks much better. 1995 Ford F-150 - You'd never guess what it looked like 3 months ago, so here's a reminder: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/850896]… 1995 Ford F-150 - I've never seen this before - it looks like someone went along the heater hose with a needle punching it every 2". 1995 Ford F-150 - After a little driving, it became apparent that there was a serious oil leak dripping onto the rear Y-pipe from the intake heat shield. For… 1995 Ford F-150 - This is after removing the throttle cover, the PCV & breather hose from their grommets, all the vacuum lines from the tree, the intake hose… 1995 Ford F-150 - The main leak is the big GAP almost halfway down on the R side (LEFT in the pic) just this side of the last visible bolt hole, but there's… 1995 Ford F-150 - After a couple of long drives, I dumped & refilled the transmission, and cleaned the magnet. Filling from the top is much faster & cleaner.… 1995 Ford F-150 - It looks normal again, and I'm driving it whenever I can. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850899] https://www.supermotors.n… 1995 Ford F-150 - I rebuilt the MFS today, so everything is working now. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850900] https://www.supermotors.net/… 1995 Ford F-150 - Clean enough to sit on, which is saying a lot, considering how bad it was. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850899] https://… 1995 Ford F-150 - The dash clunked every time I hit a bump, so I tracked down & installed one of the few remaining repair kits. For more info, read these cap… 1995 Ford F-150 - This corner looks even better after some paint. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/862261] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile… 1995 Ford F-150 - I found some black center caps in my junkpile which are correct, but rare. I'd rather put red ones on it, but I haven't found any at the ju… 1995 Ford F-150 - I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR, and the bumper is a lot straighter than it used to be: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/veh… 1995 Ford F-150 - I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR. 1995 Ford F-150 - The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157412] ht… 1995 Ford F-150 - The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157412] ht… 1995 Ford F-150 - The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... I have the engine lifted & the nut removed from the bottom… 1995 Ford F-150 - The torn R engine mount is YET another part of the vibration during acceleration... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157412… 1995 Ford F-150 - These were another part of the vibration during acceleration... It has been significantly reduced again, but there's still a little around… 1995 Ford F-150 - Frank bought it a month ago, and it's finally back for one more front fuel pump. For more info, read these captions: [url=https://www.super… 1995 Ford F-150 - This 2WD Mazda M5OD-R2 output shaft gave no sign of damage before letting go while driving at very low speed. It shattered the tailhousing,… 1995 Ford F-150 - At almost 180Kmi, the ADM has been screeching intermittently, and it stunk. It has apparently been trying to burn its protective fuse for a… 1995 Ford F-150 - Before & After