Recent content by Jims52F1

Thanks so much! Will definitely call Monday morning. Jimmy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In attempting to change oil pan gasket, a cover came off with 2 rear bolts that is marked 8RT-6421 on the inside. It is aluminum and has a rubber seal which appears to go against bearing at rear of crankshaft. Have been able to locate this part or rubber seal to replace at back. Mine has a crack...

I am replacing the bushings in the pivot point of the clutch and brake on my 52 F1. Is there any kind of lubricant that can be applied to the outside of the new bushings to get it to go back into place easier? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not taking it apart. Just removing it so that it doesn’t get sand in it when frame is being sandblasted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks everyone. I ordered book you recommended but am going to remove steering box and column as a unit before going to sandblaster. I appreciate you guys and always sharing your knowledge quickly when I have a question. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you. I wondered if the worm gear wasn’t attached. Appreciate your help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I want to remove the steering box before going to sandblasting. I just can’t get the rod out of the steering box. Does it come out? What is procedure for removing the rod from the gear box if it does come out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

52 F1 I am getting my frame ready to send out for sandblast and painting. I removed outer sleeve of steering column. Does the inner rod come out from the steering gear box or does it remain with the steering box when I take it loose from the frame? Maybe the worm gear is attached to this inner...

3twinridges thank you. Finally found info under electrical systems after your message. I had looked earlier and couldn’t find it. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tubman that sounds great! Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try to make this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Going to replace cab on my 52 F1. New cab is bare inside and I want to use as much of original parts from dash as I can. Could someone tell me how to remove knobs, bezels, light switch and ignition? Are knobs just pressed on or do they screw on? Trying not to break them. Also struggling to...

Do you have a source for NOS springs that you’ve had good luck with? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I want to replace springs on my 52 F1 with a softer ride spring since the truck is mostly going to be for pleasure driving. I would like to maintain the stock height and look. Poisies super slide were of interest but show 3” drop in height. Anyone got any suggestions of what they might have done...

Thank you rotorwrench. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks everyone. Great information once again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk