ChickenManMotors (12/28/2013)
Also wondering what a safe max RPM is for this stock engine?
Maybe about 5000. You should be able to do highway speeds all day long without problems. A typical f100 will be doing about 3500 rpm to keep up with traffic.
A manual should be available as a reprint, on CD, and originals can be found. Just about any vintage Ford place will have at least one of those available.