80-96-list-digest Monday, May 4 1998 Volume 02 : Number 157



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - Re: antifreeze leak
FTE 80-96 - re: Ford Enthusiasts Gathering?
FTE 80-96 - First digest after switch
Re: FTE 80-96 - First digest after switch
FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze Leak
FTE 80-96 - Diesel Cooling System Tips
FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Web chat back up
FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze Leak
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze Leak

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Date: Sat, 2 May 1998 21:30:05 -0800
From: "Casey Vandor"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: antifreeze leak

All right, I will head in to Napa on Monday and see if they got one. I will
let you know what I find out.

Thanks
Casey

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Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 11:48:18 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 80-96 - re: Ford Enthusiasts Gathering?

Gary Callahan wrote:

>I live in southern California and have been a member of this list for
>over six months now. I have enjoyed it very much. I have posted
>questions and replied to other postings. I have an idea I'd like to pu
>forth for concideration. I think it would be great fun to get together
>with other members of this list for a weekend outing. I think we could
>pick one of the trips from Harry Lewellyn's "glovebox" book on backroad
>trips in southern California or if anyone knows of another good day trip
>in the area. I think it would be best to limit it to a one-day event
>for now. We could all meet at a predetermined location, drive the
>scenic backroads to a nice spot for a potluck lunch, then home a
>different route. Let me know what you all think of this idea. After
>all the Jeep owners have their Jeep Jamboree. Why can't we have a
>gathering as well. Send (or post) your thoughts to me soon, the summer
>will be over before you know it. For quickest response reply to my
>e-mail at work.

>Gary Callahan
>'81 F-150 Custom 4x4 (400cid I-6 w/4-speed)


Gary,

Hope my last email about this didn't come across wrong. I think its
a great idea. Probably want to give it a month or two so it can be
planned and you can get some firm commitments to show up. We had a
few people on the 61-79 list who were supposed to meet up about a month
ago and only 1 person (I think) showed up.

Ken

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Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 08:51:57 -0800
From: "Casey Vandor"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - First digest after switch

I was having a little trouble subscribing to the list. Does anybody have a
copy of the first digest after the switch? (unless I didn't miss it) I had a
post that was being answered and didn't want to miss the explanation of it.

Thanks
Casey Vandor cvandor eagle.ptialaska.net

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Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 13:01:02 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - First digest after switch

At 08:51 AM 5/3/98 -0800, you wrote:
>I was having a little trouble subscribing to the list. Does anybody have a
>copy of the first digest after the switch? (unless I didn't miss it) I had a
>post that was being answered and didn't want to miss the explanation of it.
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>Thanks
>Casey Vandor cvandor eagle.ptialaska.net
>

You shouldn't have to subscribe. I moved all the names over.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 10:37:53 -0800
From: "Casey Vandor"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze Leak

I went to Napa and they had one model of a pressure tester, -for $125.00-
so That is out of the question. My next question is: I know that the
radiator and hoses, along with the hoses to the core, do not leak, so is it
possible to remove the casing around the heater core without disconnecting
the two hoses, to see if there is evidence of a leak in there? (without
draining all the coolant out of the system) The only thing that appears in
the way is the crank to turn the temperature door, and the fact that the
tubes ends are at 90 degrees and would probably stop the case from coming
completely out of the way. Should I take the time to take off the case, or
look around for somebody who has a tester I can borrow? If the core is bad,
how much am I looking at to replace it?

Thanks
Casey

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Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 12:53:41 -0700
From: Sheldon Belinkoff
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Diesel Cooling System Tips

Spring is upon us, and the hot summer months are not too far away. It's
time to be looking forward to cranking up our Diesels and hitting the
open road. Spring is also the time to be thinking about cooling system
maintenance, so lets talk a little about that.

If you're planning to change your antifreeze and flush your cooling
system, be sure to use a proper mixture of coolant and don't forget to
add a couple of pints of FW-15 additive, or its equivalent. The
additive prevents "cavitation," the pitting and possible subsequent
leaking of coolant into the cylinders.

Another concern is the thermostat. The Navistar engine uses a poppet
type thermostat that is similar to aftermarket units. However, using an
aftermarket unit that does not meet the Ford or Navistar spec can cause
overheating problems. Most thermostats have some sort of bypass built....

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