80-96-list-digest Tuesday, May 5 1998 Volume 02 : Number 158



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - Re: '90 rear fuel tank
FTE 80-96 - RE: Re: Vin / Door Label Decoding
FTE 80-96 - RE: Overdrive add on for C6?
FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Digest info
FTE 80-96 - Engine Change
[none]
FTE 80-96 - Re: antifreeze leak
FTE 80-96 - Introduction
FTE 80-96 - LOUD fuel pump
FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze , new suggestion
Re: FTE 80-96 - Engine Change
Re: FTE 80-96 - LOUD fuel pump

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Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 09:24:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Randall Wer
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: '90 rear fuel tank

I used to have a 1990 F-150 4x4 with dual tanks that had the exact same
problem with the front tank. It was the in-tank fuel pump. I think it
cost about $260.

Randy Werth
1990 F-250 4x4

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Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 11:44:41 -0700
From: Steve Faust
Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Re: Vin / Door Label Decoding

Hey Guys -- Just a Public Thanks for all the help!! It's nice to know
there is somewhere to get some straight answers from others who have
also 'been there, tried that'. I think I finally have handle on what I'm
driving around on -- now comes the tweak-it, change-it, modify-it, fun
part. Let the tinkering begin, phase one: new suspension.

Steve ~ '88 F-250


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Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 12:23:45 -0700
From: Steve Faust
Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Overdrive add on for C6?

Cade wrote:

> I've got an 87 F-250 6.9l Banks turbo 4x4 w/C6 auto. Does nice
job...but the mileage could be
> better even w/ the 3.55's. I've been looking all over the net today
for overdrive units to add to it.=20

> Your extra info is greatly desired since I think the products I found
may not be the ones for this truck...=20

Check out Gear Vendors they are the industry leader in over/under drive
units for RVs and trucks, they've won many industry awards for best and
innovative designs and applications. A bit on the spendy side but I
believe worth the cost, especially given the alternatives. Here are a
couple of sites to reference: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.gearvendors.com
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.ericsrv.com/Gear%20Vendors.htm (an RV site that lists the
full GV application list). Adding this unit effectively give you 6
speeds instead of 3 thus smoothing out the typically hard shifts of the
C-6 as if bridges the gaps between gears. The unit can also be turned
off and on depending on the driving situation.

Gear Vendors
1717 N. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(800) 999-9555 =A0 =A0(619) 562-0062=20

I am planning on adding their unit to my Truck ('88 F-250 4x4 Supercab,
7.3 ltr. Diesel w/ C-6 tranny and 4:10 gears) as soon as I save up few
$, hopefully with in the next couple of months.

I'd also love to hear from anyone who might have any experience with =
the
GV product in a 4x4 application.

Steve ~ '88 F-250
> =20
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Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 17:47:52 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Digest info

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Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 19:47:22 EDT
From: Dom379
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Engine Change

I am toying with the idea of changing my engine to a V8. right now I have a
fairly new 300 I-6 that is in dire need of a valve job, and a new carb. I use
the truck mostly for a daily drive, no hauling of major loads, but I do pull a
trailer sometimes. And I would like to have a motor witht he power to pass on
the highway. My truck is modified with a lift, 35" tires, and 3.50 rear end.
My questions are....

Would your reccomend leaveing the 6 and just fixing it up? If so are there any
after market parts worth putting on?

If I was to go with a V8 which one?

Biggest problem is that is has to be California Smog legal. (so must be
orionally available on the truck at time of sale.)

thanks
Dom
'81 F-100 4x4 300 I-6
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Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 15:57:51 -0800
From: "Casey Vandor"
Subject: [none]

Oh, I just meant to undo the case from behind the dash and look at the core
w/o moving or undoing the hoses, but looking closer, there is a nice bead of
something black like silicon around the edge. If I take it off, what should
I use to reseal with? I will try that suggestion of looking for the vents....

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