80-96-list-digest Wednesday, May 13 1998 Volume 02 : Number 168



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
FTE 80-96 - 95 Ranger Brake line
FTE 80-96 - Re: A/C Problems
Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
FTE 80-96 - 1997 Recalls
Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
FTE 80-96 - New to Fords
Re: FTE 80-96 - 1997 Recalls
Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
FTE 80-96 - Lost Power
Re: FTE 80-96 - New to Fords
FTE 80-96 - Special spindle nut
FTE 80-96 - RE: Water in vent and exhaust leak
Re: FTE 80-96 - New to Fords

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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 06:20:02 EDT
From: FordboyDZ
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings

Dave'
Your going to need a torque wrench & the specs to tighten
the axle nut on assembly My dana 50 is 50 ft# first to seat
the bearings, loosen, then retorque to 35ft#, then back off
about 45 degrees and install the locks.A44 might be different.
Get a needle for your grease gun. It works great for packing
bearings. I live in Pa. and out here the dealer told me never
to use any type of grease on the auto hub itself due to cold
weather engagement problems. They said to use ATF
instead.
Hope this helps,
Dave Zarnesky





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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 06:41:32 -0400
From: "Jeff"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 95 Ranger Brake line

Hello all

I own a 95 2wd Ranger and am in the process of getting new shocks for it.
While looking under the truck recently I noticed that the right rear brake
> line has been rubbing on the rear shock for probably the life of the truck
and has caused quite a flat spot in the line. Has anyone else had this
problem? While on the subject, are there any suggestions as to a good
replacement brake line for this truck. Thanks in advance.

Jeff and Amanda
lvmylabs erols.com
98 Passat GLS
95 Ranger XLT

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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 12:06:30 -0700
From: Charles Neff
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: A/C Problems

No doubt that the system is low on freon causing low suction side
pressure which is why the low pressure switch is opening. The switch
opens on low pressure preventing the compressor clutch from engaging
and spares the compressor internals which rely on a proper charge of
freon to carry oil to moving parts. This switch "IS NOT" a regulator,
it is a safety device intended to prevent compressor damage.

Bypassing this switch could lead to bigger problems. Have someone
charge the system to Specs... a qualified a/c mechanic will know at what
pressure the switch will open and he will see if it is correct when he
connects gauges to charge the system. If by chance the switch is
defective,
it can be replaced without opening the system to atmospheric pressure.

> -----------
> Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 07:35:25 -0700 (PDT)
> From: J Mac
> Subject: FTE 80-96 - a/c problems

> Your system might not be low on freon. You have a low pressure
> regulator swith under the hood with a 2 wire connector hookes to it.
> Unplug the plug and jum accross the connection, if you're compressor
> stays running, it could be just a switch. About $28.00

> Johnny
> Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 16:27 -0500 (EST)
> From: Michael_Skerrett ccmail.orl.lmco.com
> Subject: FTE 80-96 - A/C problems

> Well, it must be summertime again, the A/C on my '92 F-150 5.0L XLT is
> not working up to peak again. Last summer I had the compressor,
> dryer, expansion valve and associated hoses replaced, and the system
> recharged. Seemed to work well through December until it cooled down
> a little. The truck stayed parked for 8 weeks in March & April while
> recovering from back surgery, now I can not get the air cold in the
> cab. Last summer frost would form on the hoses near where the lines
> entered the cab going to the evaporator, now those lines are barely
> cool. Also the lines out of the compressor and into the condenser (in
> front of the radiator) are very hot to the touch. When I first start
> the truck and turn on the A/C the compressor short-cycles going on for
> about 10 seconds and then off for about 10 seconds. It keeps this
> cycling for about 5 minutes, and then the compressor seems to run
> continuously.
>
> Did I lose my freon charge while the truck was idle? Do these
> symptoms mean anything to those A/C experts on the list? I don't mind
> taking the truck to the shop to be repaired, I just don't want to be
> stuck with a bill for a lot of work that may not need to be done. If
> I could focus the work my wallet will feel better.
>
> Hope someone can assist, thanks.
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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 14:00:26 -0400
From: "David Butts"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings

I like the ATF idea. and since no one can seem to agree on the torque for
the bearing, I was going to just torque them down real tight with a 3/8"
wrench, back off the nut, and tighten them down again until the rotor will
not spin easily, then loosen the nut until the rotor spins correctly, and
set the pin.


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From: FordboyDZ
To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 6:23 AM
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings


>Dave'
>Your going to need a torque wrench & the specs to tighten
>the axle nut on assembly My dana 50 is 50 ft# first to seat
>the bearings, loosen, then retorque to 35ft#, then back off
>about 45 degrees and install the locks.A44 might be different.
>Get a needle for your grease gun. It works great for packing
>bearings. I live in Pa. and out here the dealer told me never
>to use any type of grease on the auto hub itself due to cold
>weather engagement problems. They said to use ATF
>instead.
>Hope this helps,
>Dave Zarnesky
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 11:26:56 -0700
From: Robert Kennedy
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings

>From Chilton's:
If equipped with a Dana 44 IFS or 44 IFS HD front driving axle, adjust as
follows:
1. Using tool T59T-1197-B and a torque wrench, tighten the bearing
adjusting nut to 59 ft. lbs., while rotating the wheel back and forth to
seat the bearings.

2. Back off the adjusting nut approximately 60 degrees.

3. Retighten the adjusting nut to 15 ft. lbs. Remove the tool and torque
wrench.

4. Inspect end-play of the wheel on the spindle. It should be 0.00-0.006
in. If excess end-play is present, re-torque the bearings.

Next step covers Dana 50 IFS and Dana 60.

I know how some people feel about CHilton's...

My .02

Bob

At 02:00 PM 5/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>I like the ATF idea. and since no one can seem to agree on the torque for
>the bearing, I was going to just torque them down real tight with a 3/8"
>wrench, back off the nut, and tighten them down again until the rotor will
>not spin easily, then loosen the nut until the rotor spins correctly, and
>set the pin.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: FordboyDZ
>To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
>Date: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 6:23 AM
>Subject: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
>
>
>>Dave'
>>Your going to need a torque wrench & the specs to tighten
>>the axle nut on assembly My dana 50 is 50 ft# first to seat
>>the bearings, loosen, then retorque to 35ft#, then back off
>>about 45 degrees and install the locks.A44 might be different.
>>Get a needle for your grease gun. It works great for packing
>>bearings. I live in Pa. and out here the dealer told me never
>>to use any type of grease on the auto hub itself due to cold
>>weather engagement problems. They said to use ATF
>>instead.
>>Hope this helps,
>>Dave Zarnesky
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 16:22:00 -0400
From: disalvo tco.com (Jason)
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 1997 Recalls

Anyone know aboyt this recall on the news?

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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 13:25:25 -0700
From: Robert Kennedy
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings

Typo line 1 should read 50 ft lb...sorry!!!


At 11:26 AM 5/13/98 -0700, you wrote:
>>From Chilton's:
>If equipped with a Dana 44 IFS or 44 IFS HD front driving axle, adjust as
>follows:
>1. Using tool T59T-1197-B and a torque wrench, tighten the bearing
>adjusting nut to 59 ft. lbs., while rotating the wheel back and forth to
>seat the bearings.
>
>2. Back off the adjusting nut approximately 60 degrees.
>
>3. Retighten the adjusting nut to 15 ft. lbs. Remove the tool and torque
>wrench.
>
>4. Inspect end-play of the wheel on the spindle. It should be 0.00-0.006
>in. If excess end-play is present, re-torque the bearings.
>
>Next step covers Dana 50 IFS and Dana 60.
>
>I know how some people feel about CHilton's...
>
>My .02
>
>Bob
>
>At 02:00 PM 5/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>I like the ATF idea. and since no one can seem to agree on the torque for
>>the bearing, I was going to just torque them down real tight with a 3/8"
>>wrench, back off the nut, and tighten them down again until the rotor will
>>not spin easily, then loosen the nut until the rotor spins correctly, and
>>set the pin.
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: FordboyDZ
>>To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
>>Date: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 6:23 AM
>>Subject: FTE 80-96 - Wheel Bearings
>>
>>
>>>Dave'
>>>Your going to need a torque wrench & the specs to tighten
>>>the axle nut on assembly My dana 50 is 50 ft# first to seat
>>>the bearings, loosen, then retorque to 35ft#, then back off
>>>about 45 degrees and install the locks.A44 might be different.
>>>Get a needle for your grease gun. It works great for packing
>>>bearings. I live in Pa. and out here the dealer told me never
>>>to use any type of grease on the auto hub itself due to cold
>>>weather engagement problems. They said to use ATF
>>>instead.
>>>Hope this helps,
>>>Dave Zarnesky
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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