80-96-list-digest Monday, May 11 1998 Volume 02 : Number 165



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In this issue:

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FTE 80-96 - Re: Diesel Repower
FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96 FTE-paint
FTE 80-96 - New Lincoln SUV
FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze Leak
FTE 80-96 - REcracked manifold
FTE 80-96 - Re: Paint
FTE 80-96 - Permission to use your pictures.
FTE 80-96 - Badges for the show
FTE 80-96 - Badges...we don't need no...kidding...
Re: FTE 80-96 - diesel F-250(was F-250 Farm Truck)

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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 05:10:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: J Mac
Subject: [none]

Yea, I used the sealer, thanks anyway
johnny
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DO YOU YAHOO!?

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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 10:06:20 EDT
From: JDavis1277
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Diesel Repower

Casey,
No offense, but why do you want to convert to diesel? Sounds like a great
project if its just for the fun of it. But if its for economical
considerations you COULD end up spending more money on a conversion than you
would ever spend on a trade for a diesel truck. By the time you have changed
out your engine, transmission, Xfer case, and front axle you will have
invested a considerable sum in your project. Then you have to take care of
all the little details like wiring, gages, linkage, etc. Then, if you are
using used parts, you still won't know what you have until you get all
together and tested. What if you get a bum part or two? Having said all of
that, it still sounds like a great project. Enjoy! Butch Davis-
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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 07:51:04 -0700
From: rockinghorse webtv.net (Randall Goolsby)
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96 FTE-paint

Blaine, Kinda hard to tell what grit paper to use without seeing it,but
here's a couple suggestions. You can pick up a dual-action (DA) sander
for under $30.They are pneumatic and require compressed air to operate.A
common size would be 4-5"diameter pad on the sander.3M makes adhesive
backed sandpaper in a multitude of grit to use on the types of
sanders.You simply slap a piece of sandpaper on to the pad,sand until
the paper doesn't cut well,peel off the old,slap a new one on and
continue.If you go too course on the paper,you'll scratch the metal
> deeply and then have to use putty-coat or something to fill in the
scratches before you prime it.Try starting with a grit number above
300;like 320.After you get the rough stuff off,use a finer grit yet to
feather it out and smooth/blend the edges of thepaint thats left.Try 400
to 600 grit wet/dry paper on a sanding block for this and use it wet.A
mild soap or car wash added to your water will aid in reducing the drag
on the sanding block.Just a note here on the priming.Even though you are
priming it after you sand,primer was never meant to be the final
finish.It is more porous than paint and given time and rain,you'll be
back to square one with the rust.Use 600-800 grit wet dry on the dry
primer and put some paint on it.If you have an air compessor,you can buy
a quart of rustoleum and some reducer for under $35.Mix it 50/50 and
spray it. Randy















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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 15:21:28 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 80-96 - New Lincoln SUV

WWW.FordWorldNews.Com has a feature on the new Lincoln
Blackwood SUV.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 11:34:41 -0800
From: "Casey Vandor"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Antifreeze Leak

Well it has been a few days since I have bypassed the heater core. There is
still a leak, but it is very minimal, so I am guessing that core is the
major leak, with a little one somewhere else. I will give it a few more
days, and see what I find though. Thanks to all who replied with help and
info.

p.s. I had brought up some trouble about my truck starting and then running
like it was out of time and the mixture was way off, and I can't do anything
about it except let it sit for a few hours and then it will start again...
Well it seems to only break down when I want to use it, i.e. my birthday, or
that one day when I can't catch a ride with a friend. Well it outdid itself
lastnight, it wouldn't start on prom night. As you might guess I was rather
pissed. Just Murphy's way of looking out for me i guess....

Thanks
Casey

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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 13:37:53 -0600
From: "Randy Kindler"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - REcracked manifold

>Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 5.0 exhaust manifold

>I think you'll find that most of them are cracked!! >Mine came off in two
>pieces. I put shorty headers on instead.

>Steve

Ditto. Mine cracked, and the replacement cracked. I finally went with JBA
shorty headers.

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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 16:26:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: Andrew
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Paint

To: Batst bmw
RE: Paint

Hi
Over the last twenty years, I have made most of the mistakes a self
taught car painter could make. Feel free to contact me, maybe I can save
you a bit of pain. A few answers are listed below.
Get a book about it at the library.
Ask your auto paint supplier for directions in using his brand of
paint. They sell it and should know at least their brand. Often an
instruction booklet is available.
I found skipping any of the below steps causes paint to
flake off.
A moderately priced random orbit sander is all the power sander you
need, electric or air makes little difference. No mater what machine is
available nothing beats hand sanding to finish up just before you prime,....

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