Ford F900 front wheel Q

Posted by PaMnd on May 30, 2008 at 15:36:55 from (205.200.39.11):

Hi:

We are looking to buy a 1973 Ford 900 truck. There are two problems on this truck which we would like help on.

On the front spindles/bearings, the outside of the wheel rims has oil on them like from a bad drum seal. How is the drums on this unit attached? Is it like smaller trucks with a spindle nut, keyed washer, bearing on the front and bearing, seal on the back? The owner says this started several (10 or so) years ago and has not caused him any problems. Up to last year he was using it around the farm on a fairly regular basis but has not used on the road for over 10 years.

The second problem is occasionally on acceleration the truck will hesitate (almost like a stall) and then it accelerates. The carb has been recently rebuilt and the truck seems to idle fine. Is there some vacuum advance or other acceleration component on these trucks?

I believe the motor is a 477 with Allison Transmatic transmission. Truck has air brakes if this is a factor.

Thanks for your input.
PaMnd

Replies:

• Re: Ford F900 front wheel Q Dennis/Ohio 23:31:48 06/11/08 (0)
• Re: Ford F900 front wheel Q Joe(TX) 09:22:31 06/04/08 (2)
  • Re: Ford F900 front wheel Q PaMnd 20:08:51 06/04/08 (1)
    • Re: Ford F900 front wheel Q PaMnd 19:09:06 06/11/08 (0)

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