monserandsons Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 hi forgive me if im posting in the wrong area tomorrow im going to look at a s/a ford with the 3208. iv already asked the owner a bunch of questions so im wondering this- when they say it has a 6 speed transmission does that mean its a 6 speed auto or manual transmission? thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 hi forgive me if im posting in the wrong area tomorrow im going to look at a s/a ford with the 3208. iv already asked the owner a bunch of questions so im wondering this- when they say it has a 6 speed transmission does that mean its a 6 speed auto or manual transmission? thanks.Either-actually I think Ford stopped using 3208's in mediums around 85 when they went to the Brazil Ford six. Not sure Allison was building 6spd auto back then for mediums. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-237030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Probably a manual. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-237031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sounds like an old Roadway truck? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-237172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monserandsons Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 hi all I got the truck and am very happy with its condition. I know I will have to replace the throwout bearing but some grease really quieted it. my big question is the waterpump is quite large with several protrusions. each head has about an 1 1/2 pipe going into this large pump casting. there is what looks like an oring on each. both sides have a slow drip, doesn't spray when hot just a slow drip. any suggestions? its a 3208 and the tranny is actually 5+2. thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-237615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monserandsons Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 on my radiator there is a small glass port halfway up the radiator. is this the level or minimum mark. im looking for some manuals. thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-237857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 the glass bulb is a see (green) good to go mark as for the throw out brg. i've never been around one where you could hear your self think when the clutch is depressed even the 3208 predecessor the 1160 had the same noisy clutch. Never had the front water manifold off cant help with that , check ebay for books. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-237932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monserandsons Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I think I did good for 4200 and I can actually shift it 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks like you did well !Most people say the 3208 is not the bestBut we have been using ours for 10 years Put 1 new injector and clutch in it it works well.Ours is 5&2 good luck with it. Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 for that price you cant go wrong, and if that is a reman engine and it runs good it should last you a long time. body and cab appear to be good also Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hope the Ford works out for you. It sure does have less crusty rusty than the Mack. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monserandsons Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 thanks, unfortunately the two orings that go from the heads to the front cover are seeping antifreeze. there is no easy fix. my research says the heads are the way to go. but since the engine has low hours and doesn't smoke im going to go for the front cover. I realize its no mack but my chances of passing the road test are much better in this truck. my father drove it back from Hartford ct for me. this was one of the most stressful days of my lifeit was 180 miles one way. ibrought everything from a generator to a fire extinguisher. not many old trucks look like that around here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looks like you got a good buy. Louisvilles were a great bang for the buck. What is plate? 27,500 lbs?? Great Rubber too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monserandsons Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 actually one of the main reasons I went to look at it was because its 35,000. the rear axle tag says eaton 23,000 the mack tag only said 19,000 on the rear. the only thing that's got me is the fact that the O-rings are seeping between the heads and front cover. its pina no matter how u do it. doesn't leak when hot only after it cools. my research says pulling the heads is easier but because of its low hours and the fact that it barely smokes when its cold im gonna go for the front cover. after that the only thing I wish it had was some kind of retarder. thanks for the replies, im really proud of it. i Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 that Rd had to have at least a 23,000 rear in it. no way an Rd would have anything less than a 23 in it. looks like a good solid no rust Ford but my grandfather says you trade anything for a Mack and your going backwards....... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monserandsons Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) iv never claimed to be a big truck guy but that is what the mack said, although the cab was changed no matter how you look at it, even with that new motor the mack had, im hundreds of miles ahead with this as far as being legal and looking presentable we actually looked at a rd with a 237 in baibridge just like the old one for 7500. about the same condition as this ford. my dad said he would give me the other 2500 I needed but hes helped us out enough already Edited March 22, 2014 by monserandsons Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35018-ford-truck/#findComment-238559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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