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fordtrucks61-79-digest Saturday, November 1 1997 Volume 01 : Number 326



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In this issue:

Re: Oxygen Sensor/Meter [FOMOCONUT aol.com]
Re: Torque Specifications Question [Bill03bt aol.com]
Re: Header selection for FE... ["Robert Mitchem"
Re: Autolite 4100 ["Robert Mitchem" ]
Re: Torque Specifications Question [A66f100 aol.com]
Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool! [sdelanty sonic.net]
Happy Halloween! [danadeb pacbell.net]
Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool! [Don Grossman ]
Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool! ["deconblu" ]
Re: 77 V8-400 Firing order... Again! [danadeb pacbell.net]
Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool! [danadeb pacbell.net]
Re: Happy Halloween! [danadeb pacbell.net]
Re: Happy Halloween! ["deconblu" ]
Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool! ["deconblu" ]

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:52:57 -0500 (EST)
From: FOMOCONUT aol.com
Subject: Re: Oxygen Sensor/Meter

ok.... Quickly.... the sensor operated LEDs are really simple I would
imagine.... an O2 sensor produces a voltage relative to the O2 content in the
exhaust, This production of voltage does not occurr untill the sensor heats
up to above 600 degrees. Don't worry about the Air injection system.... it
only operates for a short time when the engine is first started to introduce
02 in the exhaust stream for the sole purpose of getting the Catalytic
convertor to operating tempature sooner.... This is not exactly text book but
a general idea. I read your listing and just felt like running off at the
fingers for a sec or two.... hope it helps... need more info let me know,
however I know nothing specific about the LED systems you mentioned.... but
as one last note.... having been a engine performance guy from way back... I
really don't see the lights being of much help...... you really want to
tune.... use a chassis dyno and a four gas analyzer.... depending on where
you are located, many tune-up shops have both... trying to find a technician
who really knows how to effectivly use them is something else..... good luck



John L. Miller
96 F-350 4x4
68 F-250 4x4
92 Mustang

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:53:01 -0500 (EST)
From: Bill03bt aol.com
Subject: Re: Torque Specifications Question

Thanks Steve,
I completely forgot to mention in my earlier post, NEVER thread a bolt into
aluminum without a light coating of never-seize.

Bill03bt aol.com
96 Ranger Supercab 3.0

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:24:32 -0600
From: "Robert Mitchem"
Subject: Re: Header selection for FE...

I'd go for the Hooker supercompetition headers for the fit. It took me
only 1/2 hour to install a set on my 66 Galaxie 428.

77 F100 Explorer 302 C4 soon to be a 390 C6


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> From: Paul
> To: fordtrucks61-79 listservice.net
> Subject: Header selection for FE...
> Date: Thursday, October 30, 1997 11:11 PM
>
> Hi all,
> I have begun to put on a new exhaust system on my FE 390 and have
> started to look for headers. I'm not looking to break any quarter mile
> records or anything, and durabilty is an issue as well as price and fit.
> Anyone had good results with a certain brand of header for an FE engine?
> I've priced Hooker's super competition at 250.00 bucks(kinda pricey but
that
> was the only one offered for the FE) and Hedman's at 116.00 bucks(I
wonder
> if I'll have to carve out my truck to get 'em to fit!). Those are the
only
> two that would fit my truck that I've been able to locate with a quick
> search so far. One brand of header, I can't remember which, wouldn't
fit
> because of a front sway bar. What gives? How could the front sway bar
> influence the header? The collecter is at the rear..right? ;~) The
> chasis is a 2 wheel drive 75 F250 crew cab, p/s, p/b, manual on the floor
> and no a/c. Thanks in advance...Paul
>
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:47:50 -0600
From: "Robert Mitchem"
Subject: Re: Autolite 4100

Yes I have 2 left. One is reserved. If you want them let me know where I
can ship them via UPS ground.

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> From: john brawley
> To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
> Subject: Re: Autolite 4100
> Date: Thursday, October 30, 1997 11:25 PM
>
> Robert Mitchem wrote:
> >
> > I'm located in Gulfport, MS. These carbs are not the spreadbore type.
They
> > are the older style shoebox type. I want 50.00 dollars plus UPS
shipping
> > for each. If you are interested let me know.
> >
> > ----------
> Robert,
>
> Do you still have any Autolite 4100 carbs available?
>
> I will buy them.
>
> John
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 23:53:19 -0500 (EST)
From: A66f100 aol.com
Subject: Re: Torque Specifications Question

You are talking about plastic deformation as opposed to elastic deformation.
The variables depend on the material used. Mike B.

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 21:13:33 -0800
From: sdelanty sonic.net
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!

>
>Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 18:29:18 -0800
>From: "deconblu"
>Subject: I'm back and smiling like a fool!
>
>Hi Gang!
> I just got home with the F372. When it first started, it smoked but once
>it was on the road it stopped smoking and ran great. The ride wasn't what I
>had expected. I thought it was going to be a kidney buster but it was firm
>and comfortable. There are no rattles. I was expecting there would be some
>with all the doors on the utility bed . The trans code is G so I was wrong
>saying it was a C6 it's a C4 with a 360, 137" wheelbase and 8050 GVW.

Hmmm, a C4 behind a FE360? Is that for real? On an 8000lb GVW truck?
Somehow it seems unlikely to me...

Happy motoring,

Steve Delanty

Measure it with a micrometer,
mark it with chalk,
cut it with an axe...

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:19:09 -0800
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: Happy Halloween!

******** HAPPY HALLOWEEN ********




/ \ / \
/ \ / \
/ \ / \
/ \ / \
/_________\ / \ /_________\
/ \
/ \
/ \
\ /_________\ /
| \ / |
\ \ / /
\ \ / /
\ \ ______ / /
\ | | | | /
\ | | | | /
\ ------- ------- /
\ /
\ _____ /
\ | | /
\ | | /
\__________| |_________/






I was board!

Dana

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:26:48 -0800
From: Don Grossman
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!

Hey Decon,

Are those the early style vector mags that are on the truck? If you
plan on trading those out let me know, I want'em.
- --
Don Grossman
duckdon pacific.net


63 Ford F-250 4x4 67' 390, t-98, Spicer 24, Dana 60, Dana 44, power
steering, power brakes

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:40:24 -0800
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!

The ID tag on the drivers door has a trans code of G. C4 right? Well you
got me thinking (can you smell it?) so I just went out and crawled under it.
It's dark, it's cold, it's Halloween, it's a C6, OK, so I was wrong. Are you
happy? I am! :) When I first reported FE360 C6 I looked at the engine
sticker and it had an auto trans, so FE360 has to be a C6, I didn't look.
Today going over the ID I seen the G trans code, C4, again I didn't get down
there and look. Now I have looked at it and it's a C6.
I bet the people on the fordnatics list still think it was you! You said
you were leaving! Thanks for pointing this out to everyone buddy, pal,
friend (ever notice (fri)(end) coincidence? I think not!)
Later! :)
Deacon Blues deconblu gte.net
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- -----Original Message-----
From: sdelanty sonic.net
To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
Date: Friday, October 31, 1997 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!


>>
>>Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 18:29:18 -0800
>>From: "deconblu"
>>Subject: I'm back and smiling like a fool!
>>
>>Hi Gang!
>> I just got home with the F372. When it first started, it smoked but
once
>>it was on the road it stopped smoking and ran great. The ride wasn't what
I
>>had expected. I thought it was going to be a kidney buster but it was firm
>>and comfortable. There are no rattles. I was expecting there would be some
>>with all the doors on the utility bed . The trans code is G so I was wrong
>>saying it was a C6 it's a C4 with a 360, 137" wheelbase and 8050 GVW.
>
> Hmmm, a C4 behind a FE360? Is that for real? On an 8000lb GVW truck?
> Somehow it seems unlikely to me...
>
> Happy motoring,
>
> Steve Delanty
>
> Measure it with a micrometer,
> mark it with chalk,
> cut it with an axe...
>
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:42:35 -0800
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: Re: 77 V8-400 Firing order... Again!

Just a thought:

If some one changed the dist at one time they may have gotten it
installed incorrectly ( I.E. 180 deg out or even just one cylinder )
they may have been lazy and not corrected it and gust rotated the firing
order on the dist cap. Everything would work fine but the #1 on the cap
might actually be 4 or 6 or something like that. Do as some one has
suggested and locate TDC on the #1 piston and see where the rotor is
pointing. If you don't want to pull the dist then just start there as if
it was the terminal that said 1 on it.

Good Luck

Dana

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:55:37 -0800
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!

deconblu wrote:
>.......... The ammeter doesn't work. Does anyone know how to fix it?



1. Go to parts store.
2. Buy a rebuilt
3. Install!


Sorry I just had to!

Dana

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 23:01:20 -0800
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Happy Halloween!

Sorry, It looked correct when I sent it!
Just add the missing spaces........

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 23:14:01 -0800
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: Happy Halloween!

>******** HAPPY HALLOWEEN ********
>
>
>
>
> / \ / \
> / \ / \
> / \ / \
> / \ / \
> /_________\ / \ /_________\
> / \
> / \
> / \
> \ /_________\ /
>| \ / |
>\ \ / /
> \ \ / /
> \ \ ______ / /
> \ | | | | /
> \ | | | | /
> \ ------- ------- /
> \ /
> \ _____ /
> \ | | /
> \ | | /
> \__________| |_________/
>
>
>
>
>
>
>I was board!
>
>Dana

That looks like it took a lot of time. What is it?

Sorry, payback. I also just had to! :) Happy Halloween!

Deacon Blues deconblu gte.net
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Date: Sat, 1 Nov 1997 02:48:56 -0800
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!

>Hey Decon,
>
>Are those the early style vector mags that are on the truck? If you
>plan on trading those out let me know, I want'em.
>--
>Don Grossman

Yes they are. They are nice looking wheels. I would like a set of
centerlines. If I ever get the money for centerlines their yours. I don't
see money coming in any time soon, unless you've got a set to trade me.:)
The guy I got the truck from bought it for the wheels it had on it. He
pulled these off his truck. Made me wonder what he took off if these are
what he put on. I would bet money all it had on it was cheap chrome spoke
wheels. Some people are easily impressed.
Later!

Deacon Blues deconblu gte.net
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- -----Original Message-----
From: Don Grossman
To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
Date: Friday, October 31, 1997 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: I'm back and smiling like a fool!


>duckdon pacific.net
>
>
....

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