80-96-list-digest Monday, June 1 1998 Volume 02 : Number 193



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Web site updates
FTE 80-96 - axle seals
> FTE 80-96 - brakes, we don't need no stinkin brakes!
FTE 80-96 - C-6 Tranny question

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Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 15:56:33 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Web site updates

- -Couple of items added to "New, Info and Member Contributions" page. Click
"Misc" button on main page to get there.

- -4 pictures added to pictorial.

- -Pigeon Forge F100 Supernationals photos are up!

- -Links section expanded. Misc. vehicle site section has been revamped with
an index.

- -It looks like the vote for the Performance group is going to pass (92%
in favor. Two more days left to vote. Go to the main web page to
find the voting link. I've already set it up and will be working
with list member Keith Srb (he's volunteered to administer it) for about
a week before it goes live.

My "to do" list is steadily get smaller. Anyone waiting on things
(such as the free web space), please be patient, I haven't forgetten!
I really do have a written "to do list!"

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

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Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 19:51:04 -0700
From: Don Shrader
Subject: FTE 80-96 - axle seals
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Blaine wrote:

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>Never heard any responces on my rear pinion seal leak.
>The answer is it cost 100 dollars to fix not bad i thought.
>But after driving to work that leak has stopped,but there is still fluid >all
>over the rear end and inside of the tires.
>Do you think it could be the axle seals, does that mean its leaking >through
>the brakes and then slinging out that way or what?
>Any help would greatly appreciated!
>Blaine in KY.

Blaine,

I had a similar problem with my 87 a few months ago. It had 99,000 mi
and didn't leak a drop anywhere. Then one day I get in to go to the
store (3 mile trip), go inside store and return to truck to see what
looked like a gallon (exageration) of rear end grase on the ground under
my Ford (my leak, surely not!). Got down there and saw it absolutely
came from my Ford for sure. Had a new seal put in and two new U-jounts
while I was at it. Paid way more than you did so you got a DEAL and you
know what I got. It was fixed though.

I'm crying now cause my perfect 87 with 102,000 mi (repainted by Ford at
87000) was totaled by a mindless driver pulling into my lane to make a
left turn while I was coming toward him at 55 MPH.

don s
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Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 19:42:48 PDT
From: "BRET LUTER"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - brakes, we don't need no stinkin brakes!

I've seen lots of postings about misc. brake questions and problems, I
figured I'd add my 0.02 worth. Here goes in no particular order:

1) Change your brake fluid AT LEAST once a year and the brake system
will be much happier; the brakes will work better; rubber parts (i.e.-
seals and hoses) will last longer; steel parts ( brake lines, bleeder
screws, inside of wheel cylinders, calipers, master cylinders) will not
rust and pit. We've all heard that brake fluid absorbs moisture,
right?? Well, the only way to get the moisture out of the system is to....

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