Hi guys!
Have tried doing some basic research but can't really find if these questions have been asked before. I have a 1971 F-100, have two curiosities:
*How do I check the oil on the blasted thing? I know the old girl leaks from a few places - something I am OK with - but she purrs along real nice, I just want to make sure she keeps doing so. Is there even a dipstick? Do I tip the truck on its side and let the oil pour out? Ha! Engine is the 240 I6 according to the factory VIN code.
*What octane fuel should I be using? Anything special? Right now, she's running on regular 87 octane E10 gasoline, but I'm sure that isn't ideal.
Thanks for the help! Might post pictures when I get home from work tonight. She has a new coat of paint and looks reeaaaallll purty.
New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
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sampjenningd
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New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
Current Stable:
*1971 Ford F-100 Custom - The Red Baron - 240 cu I6, 3spd on tree, 4x2
*2002 Ford Thunderbird 24k Miles - Lola
*2013 Ford Focus Hatch Automatic 6k Miles - Blueberry
Dead but Not Forgotten:
*1978 Toyota Hilux
*1978 Mercedes 300TD
*1996 Toyota Camry
...Go Ford or Go Home
*1971 Ford F-100 Custom - The Red Baron - 240 cu I6, 3spd on tree, 4x2
*2002 Ford Thunderbird 24k Miles - Lola
*2013 Ford Focus Hatch Automatic 6k Miles - Blueberry
Dead but Not Forgotten:
*1978 Toyota Hilux
*1978 Mercedes 300TD
*1996 Toyota Camry
...Go Ford or Go Home
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Mancar1
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
Welcome aboard from Gerber, Calif. Reg should be fine. Yes their is a dipstick hope it is not missing.
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68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
from Texas! 
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
from Georgia! According to this http://www.fordification.com/tech/image ... _I6-02.jpg the dipstick should be on the driver's side of the engine block, near the fuel pump. I've always run mid grade gas in my 302, she just seemed to like it better than 87 octane. Oddly enough, she didn't like premium though. Look forward to seeing some pics of the old girl!
Randy
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
from SoCal-Rich
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sampjenningd
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
Can't believe I wasn't able to find it.... almost as embarassing as the fact that it took me 2 days to figure out the hood release.....
I'll check on it when I get home
I'll check on it when I get home
Current Stable:
*1971 Ford F-100 Custom - The Red Baron - 240 cu I6, 3spd on tree, 4x2
*2002 Ford Thunderbird 24k Miles - Lola
*2013 Ford Focus Hatch Automatic 6k Miles - Blueberry
Dead but Not Forgotten:
*1978 Toyota Hilux
*1978 Mercedes 300TD
*1996 Toyota Camry
...Go Ford or Go Home
*1971 Ford F-100 Custom - The Red Baron - 240 cu I6, 3spd on tree, 4x2
*2002 Ford Thunderbird 24k Miles - Lola
*2013 Ford Focus Hatch Automatic 6k Miles - Blueberry
Dead but Not Forgotten:
*1978 Toyota Hilux
*1978 Mercedes 300TD
*1996 Toyota Camry
...Go Ford or Go Home
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
Welcome to the site.
The dumb question is the one not asked.
If you can, post some pictures.
The dumb question is the one not asked.
If you can, post some pictures.
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sampjenningd
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
Will do.
Some more details:
*3 on the Tree
*Seats are taken out of a conversion van and are the only item on the truck that is non-original
*I am the third owner - first owner had the engine rebuilt several years ago
*ONLY power option is brakes
*NO PS, NO A/C, still have original AM radio, and yes, I do listen to country music on it
Paid $3000 for the old gal. Mainly because the second owner loved the truck so much, because it's a rare, good condition example of a 4x2 I6 3-spd manual F-100, not some 360 4x4 hi-boy monstrosity which will suck up fuel faster than the new Raptors that I sell and be less reliable to boot.
Some more details:
*3 on the Tree
*Seats are taken out of a conversion van and are the only item on the truck that is non-original
*I am the third owner - first owner had the engine rebuilt several years ago
*ONLY power option is brakes
*NO PS, NO A/C, still have original AM radio, and yes, I do listen to country music on it
Paid $3000 for the old gal. Mainly because the second owner loved the truck so much, because it's a rare, good condition example of a 4x2 I6 3-spd manual F-100, not some 360 4x4 hi-boy monstrosity which will suck up fuel faster than the new Raptors that I sell and be less reliable to boot.
Current Stable:
*1971 Ford F-100 Custom - The Red Baron - 240 cu I6, 3spd on tree, 4x2
*2002 Ford Thunderbird 24k Miles - Lola
*2013 Ford Focus Hatch Automatic 6k Miles - Blueberry
Dead but Not Forgotten:
*1978 Toyota Hilux
*1978 Mercedes 300TD
*1996 Toyota Camry
...Go Ford or Go Home
*1971 Ford F-100 Custom - The Red Baron - 240 cu I6, 3spd on tree, 4x2
*2002 Ford Thunderbird 24k Miles - Lola
*2013 Ford Focus Hatch Automatic 6k Miles - Blueberry
Dead but Not Forgotten:
*1978 Toyota Hilux
*1978 Mercedes 300TD
*1996 Toyota Camry
...Go Ford or Go Home
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lennyp
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Re: New guy - 1971 F-100 Custom 4x2 240 I6 and QUESTIONS!
from Massachusetts.