i have new points in a box but i've never done them so i didn't attempt it by myself in the dark, haha. i assume the fuel inlet screen is in the fuel line going into the passenger side front of my 2100 carb? i don't recall seeing a screem in there when i took it apart!

i used position one as a refrence point and corrected the firing order and attemted to start. backfire and puff of white smoke aren't happening. it cranks and a few times it caught and ran for a few seconds and then died and shoots a HUGE flame out of my freshly rebuilt carb :shock: . what do you th...

all solid advice. before rotating the engine with #1 pulled i'm going to make sure that #1 cylinder goes to 1 on the distributor and rewire from that refernece point, worst case, it doesn't start and i pull the plug and manually crank. thanks for the input, i'll let you know what happens

i should also mention that when i did the plugs and wires i went wire for wire so i wouldn't screw up the firing order except at one point the wire i had going to cylinder 6 popped off the distributor and i had already taken the wire off for cylinder 4 (i started on the driver side and was on my las...

well i'm getting discouraged. when i bought it it was tough to start cold. now it just won't start period. i've replaced plugs, wires, distributor cap, condensor, and rotor. got rid of the old battery cables and the positive to the starter (haven't gotten around to the ground yet.) and rebuilt the c...

it is unlawful to use/distribute ethanol free gasoline in NJ as far as i know, which really sucks. gonna look in to where i can get ethanol free gas in PA. thanks for all the help

thanks, that's helpful. i like to be at least familiar with what i'm doing before i take stuff apart.

i've only had the thing for a week so small sample size but i know it ran like crap when the P.O. ran it out of gas on the test drive, went and got a can of regular gas to get it to his shop. when i picked the truck up i put premium in and it seemed to run better. that could be related to my carb an...

some other questions: i plan on doing an oil change and filter, plugs and wires, and a probably a distributor cap, points, and a condensor after christmas when i have some spare change. could i run 15w40? reason i ask is rotella comes in that weight and i heard it still has zddp in it and that zddp ...

VIN: F10CE501986 / Axle code is A2 F10 = F100 2WD C = 292 2V E = Mahwah NJ Assembly Plant. 501986 = 1964, assembled February 1964. A2 = Spicer/Dana 44 Rear Axle / 3.92-1 / Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity. A2 applies to 1963 & 1964 F100. Rear axle tag located under one of the bolts ...

only decent picture i have at the moment. can't read the axle tag anymore but i think you guys are right. looks way too big to be a 8.8, must be a 44.

what'd the 63 bed look like?

needs quite bit of rust repair on the body but the chassis is solid and hey, it runs and drives. lights, wipers, and horn all functional.

the f10ce501986 is the VIN. axle code is a2.

thanks for all the replies!

background: just bought a 1963 f100 short bed custom cab with a 292 and a 3 speed. it's an unrestored survivor that runs (kind of) and drives. this is my first old vehicle. i am wondering about my rear end. i assume these came with a 9 inch rear? the axle in my truck looks to me to be an 8.8. or did...