My truck kicked my butt the other day.
New water pump, upper and lower radiator hoses, new thermostat,
heater hose, all new hose clamps and two new fan belts.
While putting the water pump on one of gaskets slipped out and I didn't
notice it until it was all put back together and filled up with some fresh
antifreeze.
Then I noticed a small drip. Everything had to come back off to get the
gasket back in there.
I know, the rest of the engine is looking pretty bad.
Two cans of degreaser and a pressure washer and it barely put a dent in
the grease. Its thick and 45 years old.
Its going to take a high pressure steam cleaner so that's not going to
happen for a long time.
Just too many other things need fixing.
I hurt this morning. I'm getting too old for this kind of work.
I ordered two new belts for it and they were the wrong belts.
I had two matched sets of Motorcraft belts that I had for my '72 F-250
and to my surprise they fit this truck.
The alternator and power steering take the same belt.
I got offered $6000 for my truck the other day.
Sorry, but its not for sale.
