Step Two - Continued

Truck still not running, but I have made progress. I replaced the gas tank, reconnected the fuel line, replaced the fuel filter,
added a gallon or so of gas and... no leaks!!! That is really amazing since I had to fabricate a couple of the gaskets myself. I
bought a new battery and attempted to crank the engine. To my surprise it turned over, but not much else. What did I expect? It's
as if it has awakened from a 20 year coma. It's a little groggy. It effectively hit the snooze button and rolled back over to
continue its slumber. I can't wait to see the shock on its face when it finally hits the road for the first time and sees all the
salacious new models. LOL! I will bring jumper cables and a cell phone in case it has the equivalent of a heart attack.
Anyhow, it doesn't appear to be getting a spark to the plugs. So, I need to do a little research to see how I test to see where the
disconnect is. Other than touching the wires with my finger.

In the meantime, I tested the old horn to see if it would work. Ignition on, pressed the button and... nothing. 'It lay there like
a slug'. So, I pulled it, took it apart and cleaned it up. Like everything else I have removed so far, it too had to be sanded and
painted. The horn is a simple contraption and I was amazed to see that something so simple could make such an interesting sound. So
I got it all put back together... ignition on, pressed the button and... A-OOOO-GAHHH!!! It made me laugh to hear it and all the
neighbors peered out their windows in bewilderment.
I also have learned a few more things about the engine and will list the specifications here for posterity sake.

FORD 260 V-8 Engine

Year: 1964

Engine type: 8 Cylinder, 90 degree, Overhead Valves(OHV)

Displacement: 260 cu. inches (CID)

Maximum Torque: 258 lbs/ft @ 2200 RPM

Maximum Horsepower: 164 BHP @ 4400 RPM

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 (number one cylinder on right-hand bank nearest radiator)

Bore & Stroke: 3.80" X 2.87" (96.5mm X 72.8mm)

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

Compression Pressure: 130-170 psi

Oil Pressure (hot): 35 to 60 psi

I also found out that a 260 was used in some of the early Cobras! The specs for the Cobras were different than those previously
listed.

I have also been able to positively identify the carburetor. Honestly, what did we do before the internet? I'll tell you what we
did; we lived in IGNORANCE! Case in point: Since I was a youth, I had always thought that this carburetor was a Holley of some sort
or another. Wishful thinking (or so it seems) of a kid who used to thumb through his father's Hot Rod magazines and see all the
performance engines that had the Holley carb upgrades. There is no marking whatsoever that would make a rational person think that
it is a Holley but then again, I was (am) not rational. Anyway, as it turns out, it's better than a Holley; if you believe the
article I read on the internet. And BTW, if it's on the internet, it must be true, right? So the article says that this carb is the
original Autolite/Motorcraft 2100. It has a 1.01 imprinted on the side which identifies the venturi diameter in inches. So now I
know which rebuild kit to order, b/c I assume that it too will not be functioning properly :) The article goes on to say that the
2100 was likely the most reliable carburetor ever made!!! I am beginning to love this engine! I just need to get it running.
Until next time...