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fordtrucks61-79-digest Saturday, March 28 1998 Volume 02 : Number 188



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In this issue:

1976 Ford Truck [Forest New ]
65 4x4 Restoration? [BDIJXS ]
Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights! ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Whiter whites ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Spindle Bearings [Brian ]
Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185 [Ken Payne
Re: Sorry about that last post.... [Stu Varner
Re: Going back original ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Cleaning out shop... ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185 ["Bill Beyer"
Re: 16" or 16.5" Wheels [GEGK00A prodigy.com ( DAN LEE)]
Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights! [sdelanty ]
Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights! ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Screens ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Screen ["Harry Jennings" ]
Re: 1976 Ford Truck [Mike Schwall ]
Re: Screen ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website. [sdelanty
You are cordially invited... [sdelanty ]
302 Update the END [Schottsweb webtv.net (George Schott)]
Re: You are cordially invited.. [sdelanty ]
RE: 302 Update the END [DC Beatty ]
Motors for sale (fwd) [Jesus Cardoso ]
My 302 [Ractrk002 ]
New and Improved stickers [Ken Payne ]
Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185 [Garr&Pam
Re: Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website. [Kurt Albershardt
Re: Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website. [Ken Payne
R12 to R134a [danadeb pacbell.net]
trans swap [CAT LN7 ]
OOPS! Was: Cleaning out shop... ["Chris Samuel"
Re: trans swap [George Herpich ]
Re: Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website. [sdelanty

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 07:50:25 -0500
From: Forest New
Subject: 1976 Ford Truck

Hey everyone
Just thought I would pass on a parts truck to everyone else on the list, I
just bought a 76 2x4 302/c4 truck for parts. No rust to speak of, and I am
only keeping the rear so the rest is up for grabs if anyone needs stuff.
Don't have the truck in the yard yet so Ill get you other details later.
Contact me via my email.
racer23 mindspring.com
Forest New

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:14:42 EST
From: BDIJXS
Subject: 65 4x4 Restoration?

Ballinger,

Probably get in trouble here, but I found that updating to newer parts really
made the truck a lot more driveable. In particular, power steering and power
brakes. Lucky you found a front axle with tight knuckle bearings. I don't know
exactly which style your knuckle bearings are, but the stock units in my 69
F-100 4x4 were really pretty bad....I don't know how many sets I went through
(of course I had a big bumper winch on the front at the time). Anyway, I put
in a 74 front axle which had the much-better pressed in knuckle joints and all
of these problems disappered.

I guess what I'm saying is that if you drive the rig all the time, then
updating really makes a big difference. If its going to sit most of the time,
maybe the original restoration would be best....

Sounds like a fun project, good luck!

Colorado Jeff

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:36:27 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights!

> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 18:40:17 -0800
> From: sdelanty
> Subject: Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights!

> Yes, I used the stock connector and soldered my #14 wire to the
> existing terminals. It's explained in some detail in the "whiter

You could also use simple spade connectors since the head lights have
"spades" on them which would keep all the wiring the same size right
up to the head light. Some plugs can be taken apart and the
coinnector replaced separately too...........

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:39:22 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Whiter whites

> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 16:32:09 -0800
> From: sdelanty
> Subject: Re: Whiter whites

> around the corner. I am getting pretty good at pushing the clutch
> down with my toe and stabbing the dimmer switch with my heal at the
> bottom of the clutch stroke...

Yeah, I got my foot caught in the steering..........well maybe not
but I heard about a guy that................anyway it gets confusing
when you drive both kinds :-) HEY! what if you could have BOTH??

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 07:49:45 -0500
From: Brian
Subject: Re: Spindle Bearings

jeff, they make a special tool for this, I do have one, they cost
around $20.00 from snap on or mac, usually a quality parts store will
carry it also. Takes the bearing out real quick

Brian

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 09:22:00 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185

At 11:58 PM 3/27/98 -0600, you wrote:
- -snip-
>
>Found them in the Summit catalog - they are called "Torque Plus" gaskets.
>Get this: "Swapping your regular intake gaskets for Torque Plus gaskets can
>give you up to seven ft.-lbs. of torque at 2,000 rpm, a 10 to 15 percent
>increase in fuel economy, and better throttle response." Also says the max
>RPM is 4000 to 5000 rpm.
>
>All that and a neat Summit sticker for $30
>
>Mike

Sounds suspiciously like a Slick 50 or Splitfire ad.......

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:42:44 -0600 (CST)
From: Stu Varner
Subject: Re: Sorry about that last post....

At 06:50 PM 3/27/98 -0800, you wrote:
>sdelanty wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >I suppose it is kinda obvious that last post wasn't suppose to go to the
>> Ford list. >OOPS!
>>
>> Yeah, and it's too bad... I saw "427's" and got all excited for a
second! (-:
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>Sorry Guys: I didn't realize that Randy's post was on the Ford Truck
>list. Gee I hope Stu won't get to upset. He seems to have this thing
>against GM.
>
>Sorry for the off topic foray. Hey it's Friday!!!
>
>Later
>John
Would I be out of line if I said Nuke GM!? ;o)

stu

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 10:29:06 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Going back original

> From: ballingr ldd.net (WILLIAM L BALLINGER)
> Subject: Going back original
> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:52:03 -0600

> same vein, my NP435 wasn't supposed to be available until '66, but
> according to our local dealer( if you can believe them )the trans
> code matches the 435, he said that they were phased in late in '65
> along with the '66 grille, which mine also has. How can you
> distinguish the manufacture date. Yeah I know, this stuff could have
> been swapped in and the counterman could be wrong, but it makes a
> man wonder, doesn't it? Any experts out here? I really would like to

Expert, no but I just looked at mine to tell the junkyard guy what to
look for in his tranny pile for a spare and both sides of the case
have a very neat casting time and what looks like a serial number
embossed into them. The only clue is is a 435 is in the aluminum tag
on the PTO cover, similar to the Diff tags which has the number 435
in the lower right corner along with part numbers etc. which may help
determine it's vintage?

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 10:37:36 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Cleaning out shop...

> From: "Chris Samuel"
> Subject: Cleaning out shop...
> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 20:38:47 -0800

> turns, letting her gaze fall on the set of 36 in Swampers occupying
> most of the floor space in the room. Never saying a word she
> continues on into the house... I hate it when she is SOOOO right!
> Ever had that feeling?

I just tried to talk my daughter into using the 92 bird for our
racing car (drt track) and got the same kind of deal but I'm 51, the
sole bread winner and almost immune to these looks now, almost :-)
After all I do have that Lincoln parked in the barn..............and
a vehicle hoist coming in a week or two and the bronco and.......Ok,
let's not push our luck :-)

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:01:32 -0800
From: "Bill Beyer"
Subject: Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185

- ----------
> From: Deacon
> To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
> Subject: Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185
> Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 8:36 PM
>
> Do they make them for 2V carburetors? They suck different than a 4V
> you know. :)

I thought they just plain sucked. :-) However the gaskets are not
carburetor dependent, they're intake gaskets.

> I went to PepBoys but they don't carry them. Where can they
> be got?

Summit carries them.$29.00.

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:03:14, -0500
From: GEGK00A prodigy.com ( DAN LEE)
Subject: Re: 16" or 16.5" Wheels

I have a set of 4 good Ansen Mags. 16 X 10 with 5.5" bolt circle. If
anyone is interested contact me at GEGK00A prodigy.com.

Dan Lee
'53 F100
351C=4V

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 09:18:03 -0800
From: sdelanty
Subject: Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights!

I wrote:
>> Yes, I used the stock connector and soldered my #14 wire to the
>> existing terminals. It's explained in some detail in the "whiter

Gary replied:
>You could also use simple spade connectors since the head lights have
>"spades" on them which would keep all the wiring the same size right
>up to the head light. Some plugs can be taken apart and the
>coinnector replaced separately too...........
>

I wanted to just use spade lugs, but headlight lugs are an odd
size. Bigger than a 1/4" lug, but smaller than a 3/8" lug. It must
be 5/16" or 8mm or something silly.
I've got a rather extensive collection of crimp lugs but couldn't
find NUTHIN that fit 'em...

Steve

I love deadlines. I especially like the
whooshing sound they make as they go flying by.

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:44:10 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights!

> Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 09:18:03 -0800
> From: sdelanty
> Subject: Re: Whiter whites, brighter brights!

> I wanted to just use spade lugs, but headlight lugs are an odd
> size. Bigger than a 1/4" lug, but smaller than a 3/8" lug. It must
> be 5/16" or 8mm or something silly. I've got a rather extensive
> collection of crimp lugs but couldn't find NUTHIN that fit 'em...

Why does it have to be that way? Seems like every project I try I
get the same blank stare from any source/supply person........like
I'm speaking in a strange tongue. I know I'm a bit excentric and
tend to try stuff no one else in the whole world has ever thought
of.............yeah, right! I used to think women would fall at my
feet just cuz I was so different (read special) too..............live
and learn :-) (found out it worked better if I tripped them, they
never seemed to fall by themselves :-))

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:51:48 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Screens

> From: "Robert Harris"
> Subject: Screens
> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 23:53:06 -0800

> even further atomize vaporize and homogenize the mixture), silly me
> thought if it had any merit it just might have been written about in
> a book without advertizements. Gee that was dumb.

I think the restriction is causes easily overcomes any "theoretical"
improvement in atomization which is undoubtedly why you don't hear
about it in legitimate books on the subject. As I said to remove the
restriction you would also have to slow down the column at precisely
the spot it needs to ge even faster which does several things
including increase pressure and we all know what happens when you
increase pressure in air which contains liquid droplets right? You
know, close up the holes between the air molecules and squeeze out
the droplets.............

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:04:23 CST
From: "Harry Jennings"
Subject: Re: Screen

>From: "Robert Harris"
>Subject: Screens



He just lost my respect. I saw his pic in a Prolong ad!? Go figure.


>That maybe, it might be on someone's competitive vehicle?

Hmmm, the way I understand it the screens may help low-end torque, not
max peak HP. And since most of us have regular truck that would be a
plus.

>I don't know, none of the experts I searched through seem to know, so
>I guess we all go with Harry, right????

All I said is they MAY work and why. BTW, it would show up on a flow
bench as a resriction. I think it is like smaller headers. Yes, it
causes both a restriction AND increased velocity. As someone else said,
they would break up the flow into several small "tunnels." I remember
one magazine testing them some time back (either Car Craft or Hot Rod)
and the test looked good for low-end torque.

They sell them in Summit, not J.C. Whitney (who sells the magnet crap
and other stuff).

BTW, for those who talked about putting a screen under the carb -- these
screens go right on the intake ports of the head. Also, the screen mesh
os MUCH larger than panty hose would be. You would not notice a
restriction by blowing on this screen.

But....*I* have never used them...so....??

Harry.

______________________________________________________

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:34:30 -0600
From: Mike Schwall
Subject: Re: 1976 Ford Truck

At 07:50 AM 3/28/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Hey everyone
>Just thought I would pass on a parts truck to everyone else on the list, I
>just bought a 76 2x4 302/c4 truck for parts. No rust to speak of, and I am
>only keeping the rear so the rest is up for grabs if anyone needs stuff.
>Don't have the truck in the yard yet so Ill get you other details later.
>Contact me via my email.
>racer23 mindspring.com
>Forest New

Where are you located?

Mike

_____________________________________________

Email: mikes intx.net
Home Page: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.intx.net/mikes
Ford Page: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.intx.net/mikes/fordarea.htm

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 13:35:40 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Screen

> From: "Harry Jennings"
> Subject: Re: Screen
> Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:04:23 CST

> bench as a resriction. I think it is like smaller headers. Yes, it
> causes both a restriction AND increased velocity. As someone else
> said, they would break up the flow into several small "tunnels." I

But the velocity would be temporary within the screen mesh and would
supsequently fall off below the velocity it had in front of the
screen so pressure would go up, velocity down at a critical point in
the intake tract unless I'm not analyzing this right?

The screen would reduce "volume" flowing through the same cross
section "after" the screen so would hamper cylinder filling wouldn't
it? I've seen two discussions on this, one says you want high
velocity at the valve but really that means high pressure at the
valve and high velocity "through" the valve and the other says you
need high velocity in the runners to create this high pressure at the
valve so maybe the screen, while causing a restriction, also causes a
high pressure area right in front of the valve just when it needs it?
Of course if this were the case then the flow bench would show an
improvement, not a loss...........boy that helped the discussion a
lot!

Guess we'll just have to wait til someone fires up his personal flow
bench and checks it out eh? Course they work at a specific pressure
so the pressure thing won't show up anyway..........Am I full of it
today or what? Don't worry, I go home in two hours, wheeeeeeew!

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 10:56:27 -0800
From: sdelanty
Subject: Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website.

Hey gang!
Well, I got a lot of response about the headlight relay
conversion on my truck, so I put together some text about
how to accomplish the conversion along with a couple schematics.
Both Dana and Deacon were kind enough to proof-read the goods,
and both graciously offered up web space to post it.
I just sent it off for a proofread, and the next thing I knew both
Dana and Deacon sent me back URL's to go check out!
Deacon "won"? the job of putting together the page by virtue of
having something up and running before I even knew He was working
on it... Dana was only minutes behind with the beginings of a page.
*Much* thanks to both of them for their help and enthusiasm!
Also, thanks to the members of the truck list, Tom, Gary, Don, and
others who participated in the "whiter whites" thread. Some of their
comments and suggestion got incorporated into the final schematic
as "options" which I will add to my truck soon.

For those who are interested in making their lighting brighter,
please check out:

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dragonfire.net/~site/relay/

Once again, big thanks to Deacon for putting this page together
for me on such short notice... The poor guy obviously needs to
get a life on friday night!

Let me know how Y'all like it and send any suggestion, comments,
corrections, etc.

Happier motoring thru better lighting!

Steve

P.S. For those of You who are "web challanged" I can send You the
text with the schematics attached as either .bmp's or .jpg's.
Ask if You need it...

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 11:05:00 -0800
From: sdelanty
Subject: You are cordially invited...

I just sent the announcement.
Time will tell how they like it...

Later today I may send an announcement to the folks on the
"early trucks" list. I'm sure some of those old turds could use
some lighting improvements also!

Later Bro!

Steve

I love deadlines. I especially like the
whooshing sound they make as they go flying by.

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 14:14:26 -0500
From: Schottsweb webtv.net (George Schott)
Subject: 302 Update the END

Well finally the beast breaths it was a long hard battle but it works
and I have all of you to thank for your patience and understanding of us
newbies. I still have a few little things to work out but overall it
runs good and sounds good. I have not road tested it as of yet because I
need to get the front end lined up the temptation is there but I know
it's not safe. The problem I was having on the motor not firing was who
ever built the motor had the crank and cam gears 180 out so that is why
things did'nt work like they should have I still need to pull the
distributor and play with it a little right now it is turned as far as
it will go towards the passenger side and I want some play in it for
timing purposes. Thanks to everyone for the help it is greatly
appreciated. DUKE



Duke's
Fine 69
F-100
302

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 11:20:53 -0800
From: sdelanty
Subject: Re: You are cordially invited..

Uhh, that message was supposed to go to Deacon...

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 15:21:49 -0500
From: DC Beatty
Subject: RE: 302 Update the END

Right on Duke!! That's good to hear. =


Did the guy do the timing chain set for you or did it come to you that wa=
y?
Some people's kids...

=46rom what you describe with the distributor shoved all the way in one
direction it sounds like it's still just one tooth off. Any more than one=

tooth and I don't think it would run at all. Which of course is not a
problem now that you are the Master Distributor Stabber thanks to my advi=
ce
:-). I guess timing is everything, whether valve or ignition.

You'll be driving it in no time. =


Good luck,

Drew Beatty
1967 F100 352
1974 Maverick 302


Duke wrote =


s
and I have all of you to thank for your patience and understanding of us
newbies. I still have a few little things to work out but overall it
runs good and sounds good. I have not road tested it as of yet because I
need to get the front end lined up the temptation is there but I know
it's not safe. The problem I was having on the motor not firing was who
ever built the motor had the crank and cam gears 180 out so that is why
things did'nt work like they should have I still need to pull the
distributor and play with it a little right now it is turned as far as
it will go towards the passenger side and I want some play in it for
timing purposes. Thanks to everyone for the help it is greatly
appreciated. DUKE



Duke's
Fine 69
F-100
302 >> =

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 14:37:21 -0600 (CST)
From: Jesus Cardoso
Subject: Motors for sale (fwd)

I thought I would let ya'll know about this.....

- ---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 28 Mar 1998 20:21:42 GMT
From: JHWallis
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Motors for sale

MOTORS FOR SALE

1970 Ford 351 Cleveland 2V: disassembled, block, heads & crank cleaned and
magnafluxed. Bored .030, crank turned 10/10. Includes Edelbrock 4V dual plane
intake, Accel dual point distributor , set of headers $500

1963? Jeep 230 Toronado OHC 6. Complete less carb, turns freely. $150

1956 Studebaker/Packard 352 V8 (from 56 Golden Hawk) complete but frozen.
Includes clutch, bellhousing & 3sp trans $250

Hercules Marine Diesel: D198ER (60 HP, 4 cyl.). Rebuilt, with marine manifold &
Borg Warner Velvet Drive. $800

Stude Champ 6, new pistons (.030) $100

Ford 390FE block, bored .040, with .040 pistons & rods $90

Located Stockton, CA. Pick up only (no shipping).

Email: JHWallis aol.com

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 15:53:06 EST
From: Ractrk002
Subject: My 302

I've got a 69 F100 with a 302. What does this motor redline at?

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 16:00:33 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: New and Improved stickers

The 1st batch of stickers that we've been selling to fund
the web site and the Ford truck mailing lists have finally
been sold. We just got our second batch back from the
printer. Its very similar to the current sticker except
its larger and the web address font is different. This
sticker is **much** easier to read. Price is the same.

For those that don't know, to fund the web site I sell
static cling window stickers. Go to the main page and
click "Products" for full information (note, the page
says the sticker is 2.75" x 11", its now 3" x 12").

Now returning you to our regularly scheduled program...
Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 16:39:03 +0000
From: Garr&Pam
Subject: Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets, FT V2 #185

Alan Mittelstaedt / Chad Dailey wrote:
>
> > Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:55:59 -0800
> > From: "Deacon"
> > Subject: Re: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets
> >
> > - -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Samuel
> > Date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 7:05 PM
> > Subject: Yay Ken. was screen intake gaskets
>
> ..snip..
>
> > A screen after the carburetor IMHO would have an opposite action
> > than the claims. With the fuel atomized wouldn't it collect on the
> > screen forming droplets?
>
> Nope. What it does is restrict the air flow into very small tunnels.
> This increases the velocity dramatically, and makes the airstream inside
> the little tunnels very violent. In turn, the violent airstream breaks
> up bigger droplets of fuel into littler ones (better atomization). This
> produces more heat per unit of fuel (assuming there is enough oxygen),
> which you see as more torque. Measure this across time, and you have
> more horsepower.
>
> Does that help Deacon?
>
> Chad
> +-------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1961 thru 1979 --------------+
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Summit racing sells these screens and have for a while.. mut be a demand
for them!
Chris

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 13:34:55 -0800
From: Kurt Albershardt
Subject: Re: Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website.

At 10:56 AM 3/28/98 -0800, sdelanty wrote:
> For those who are interested in making their lighting brighter,
> please check out:
>
> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dragonfire.net/~site/relay/

Very nicely done page. Good schematics and palin english text.



FYI the right way to implement diode logic is on the low-current side of
the relay. After 0.7 volts drop a marginal battery will still trip the
relay quite nicely and you won't lose any power to the lights.

Another neat trick is to use a diode for automatic headlight shutoff with
the ignition key (a la Volkswagen) but be sure to have a bypass switch for
emergencies. You can also add a headlight interrupter for the start
position of your ignition switch to insure maximum cranking current on cold
days.

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 16:59:58 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: Whiter whites, Brighter brights.. the website.

At 01:34 PM 3/28/98 -0800, you wrote:
>At 10:56 AM 3/28/98 -0800, sdelanty wrote:
>> For those who are interested in making their lighting brighter,
>> please check out:
>>
>> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dragonfire.net/~site/relay/
>

Deacon (and Steve),

Do you guys intend to keep this on the page? Its really
well done. I'd like to add it to the articles we have
on FTE via a link. Let me know. I think it would make
a wonderful addition.

Ken

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 15:17:38 -0800
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: R12 to R134a

Does anyone have ACTUAL experience with either the store bought retrofit kits or
having it retrofit by a shop?

Let me know your experiences.

I need to pull my AC and it seems to be less expensive to convert then to buy
R12.

Dana

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 18:52:53 EST
From: CAT LN7
Subject: trans swap

A question for the group... I am trying to install a 77 C4 tranny onto 68 302/
4v . The original 68 flexplate is an inch smaller and so is the stud pattern
on the torque converter (than the 77's). My question is... will using a 77 302
flexplate cause balance problems to the engine? (due to the 302 being
exernally balanced) The tranny was free and is in good shape. Any insights
would be appreciated..


Chris Thompson
67 F100 240/ 3sp (soon to be 302/C4)
68 Cougar DGS 302/C4
82 Merc LN7 1.6L/4sp

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 16:17:36 -0800
From: "Chris Samuel"
Subject: OOPS! Was: Cleaning out shop...

Sorry All, this was suppose to go else where.
Amazing things happen when you have a cold!

Chris
79 Bronco

FTC:
So What is the best looking Hood Scoop for my Bronco? Anyone?

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 19:47:40 -0500
From: George Herpich
Subject: Re: trans swap

Balance did't change untill '82......George

CAT LN7 wrote:

> A question for the group... I am trying to install a 77 C4 tranny onto 68 302/
> 4v . The original 68 flexplate is an inch smaller and so is the stud pattern
> on the torque converter (than the 77's). My question is... will using a 77 302
> flexplate cause balance problems to the engine? (due to the 302 being
> exernally balanced) The tranny was free and is in good shape. Any insights
> would be appreciated..
>
> Chris Thompson
> 67 F100 240/ 3sp (soon to be 302/C4)
> 68 Cougar DGS 302/C4
> 82 Merc LN7 1.6L/4sp
> +-------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1961 thru 1979 --------------+....

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