Going to change my fuel pumps, as well as check for a couple exhaust leaks and clean up the frame a bit.

I did a search and came up with a few tips. Im going to just remove the bed and lift it with my lift. What I got is there are 6 bed bolts, a wiring harness, and the fill tube for the gas tank.

My question is are there any other components I have to take care of before I lift the bed??

What do I need for tools (are the bed bolts torx???)

 

Yup, big *** torx, T-50 (just verified it!) ... And they strip very easily.
It's the biggest one in the Craftsmen set.

And a ground strap by the downspout.

I only took mine off to do Stan's Panhard so I am not sure what FULLY
taking it off entails ...

 

Thanks Cliff. I have a bigger torque for the seatbelts, I wonder if it's the same??

 

If it says "T-50" on the side < grin > it is ...

 

Gotta go dig it out of the tool box in the drawer labeled (tools i bought for the truck and will probably not use for another 10 years)....then I'll let you know!!!

 

You also have to remove the breather off the rear axle, it is connected to a plastic fitting on the bed. I would lay some towels on the bed corners by the cab so you don't screw up the paint.

Driven

 

Can you post some pics of the process, Talli?

I am going to remove the bed someday soon and would especially like to see the fuel filler removal process.

 

Tim I don't think you need to remove the filler asembly from side of body.
Just undo the large & small worm drive clamps and remove hoses near to chasis above tank. a bit of time to remove hose from metal pipes and when replacing a smal amount of silicon grease or rubber lubricant (no questions re the latter pleeesse)

Dropped my tank down (1/4 full only) onto two wooden blocks and had enough room to disconnect lines and remove complete pump & sender unit in one.
Easy job to swap pumps over in the end mate.

A man with your skills and workshop will turn job round in under the hour.

Ricki

 

the seat torx or 55 i think. I think the bed bolts are actually 52 and that is why the 50 strips them but I have only found a 52 once.

 

Well, some people go to church on easter sunday, some people, like me, work on their trucks.

I'll take as many pics as I can guys.

 

This is my church:



Services held most Sundays.

 

Tim,

I don't see any offering plates?


Driven

 

Only one thing missing in there - where is your Beer Cooler ???


Neat Workshop

 

PRAISE THE LORD

 

Probably a FORD specific size ... Damn them

What is really confusing and sent me to the store twice
is that the bolts are stamped with a "60" and I thought
that was the size ... Actually not.