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I purchased a 1968 Ford F800 Derrick truck a couple years back for cheap, with plans on fixing it up enough to pick and haul machines tools, parts, etc. The polecat crane operates, as does the hoist on the end. It also came with a drive motor and a auger that was mounted at some point to the polecat.
I need to dig some footings for a bridge crane I’m installing in my shop so it’s time to put the F800 to work.
I unsuccessfully searched the web for a manual for the polecat. The axles have the Lucas gerling style brakes and widow maker split rims. The engine is a 361 industrial with a 5 speed non overdrive transmission.
i do have a set of 2.5 ton rockwells with the bus brake setup which I plan on swapping in. Not sure if the rockwells are gonna be enough for this thing but I’m gonna go with it for now.
I need to dig some footings for a bridge crane I’m installing in my shop so it’s time to put the F800 to work.
I unsuccessfully searched the web for a manual for the polecat. The axles have the Lucas gerling style brakes and widow maker split rims. The engine is a 361 industrial with a 5 speed non overdrive transmission.
i do have a set of 2.5 ton rockwells with the bus brake setup which I plan on swapping in. Not sure if the rockwells are gonna be enough for this thing but I’m gonna go with it for now.