Ethan Woodard

Hey guys, new to The Forum. I just picked up a nice 1989 Ford F150 custom low mile zero rust, 300 straight 6 with a 4-speed manual trans. I believe it's the t18 first is a granny gear. The shocks are pretty shots I went ahead and put a pro comp 2 inch leveling kit shocks all the way around. I ditched the two catalytic converters and welded in two and a half inch pipe to a Flowmaster Super 40 all the way to the tailpipe. I chopped the tube off the first catalytic converter and plug where it went into a air pump I believe. The truck runs pretty good I plan on doing a tune-up to it, new plugs plug wires distributor cap I've already changed the oil checked all the ball joints and leaf springs. Truck shifts good I do hear small tick in the back left of the engine bay, I can't tell if that's an exhaust manifold leak yet but I'm pretty sure it is. Also, the steering feels pretty floaties I don't know if there's a way to tighten this up? just wondering what some other things I should do for a tune-up. Thanks
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DarrinT04

Most exhaust manifold cracks or leaks will cause a ticking noise, especially when the engine is cold. if the truck runs good i would wait to do a tune up

Ethan Woodard

got any advice on changing out the manifold gasket or manifold itself? I watched this video on the torque sequence but it seems like a hell of a job. Im definetly willing to.do it.