i found my truck in the want ads. the guy who was selling it put it in there that the truck was the perfect truck for a teenagers first vehicle. he stated that it was a 5.0, 4X4, manual locking hubs, a 5 speed,and had a straight axle up front. the only thing is it needed a water pump, he had the water pump you just had to put it on. that was it. so to me it sounded good and i bought it. when i got it towed home, and started messing around with it i found there was some broken bolts in the timing chain cover. so when we tried to get them out we found out the timing chain cover <--[people have different names for this but this is what i've always called it) was busted. so i had to buy that. while i was waiting for the part to be shipped i found out the power window in the right door was out so i had to replace that. when we got the old timing chain off we found out the oil pan gasket was ripped. so i have to take the oil pan off and replace the gasket. (its a full gasket not a multipiece). im now working on raising the engine to get the oil pan out. when i get it off ill finally be in the process of putting it back together. ill have another post of the progress in a couple of days.

 

At least you are able to do your own work, that'll save you a few bucks.

Good luck with the repairs!

 

thanks i need it!

 

i bought my 89 f150 from my friends boss, told me it was mint just needed passenger outer tie rod well when i got it back to my shop and put it on the hoist i found........ both outer tie rods gone, center link shot , passenger upper and lower ball joint gone, steering box shot, starter weak, battery weak, icm module weak, power door locks not working, and drivers power window dead

consider yourself lucky

 

Welcome aboard. Atleast now you know I little more about it and can feel a little a better about the things you've done to it. Never know what you're going to fine with a truck to old but it you're up to it you'll have her purring like a kitten soon. Post some pic when your done.

 

thanks i will