80-96-list-digest Tuesday, June 9 1998 Volume 02 : Number 207



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In this issue:

Re: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape
RE: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape
FTE 80-96 - Shackle Creak
Re: FTE 80-96 - 2.9L cracked heads
Re: FTE 80-96 - 5.8 mods.....
FTE 80-96 - Re: 7.3 Diesel Enhancements
FTE 80-96 - 7.3 Diesel Enhancement
FTE 80-96 - FS: F-150 Custom
Re: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape
FTE 80-96 - liquid tape
FTE 80-96 - 86 F250 4x4 Cam Bearing spin
Re: FTE 80-96 - 86 F250 4x4 Cam Bearing spin
Re: FTE 80-96 - RE: Backfire Problem
FTE 80-96 - RE: 85 F-350 OD
FTE 80-96 - RE: 86 TFI
FTE 80-96 - RE: AIR pumps
FTE 80-96 - Electrical Tape
RE: FTE 80-96 - Electrical Tape
FTE 80-96 - 7.3 Diesel Enhancement
Re: FTE 80-96 - 86 F250 4x4 Cam Bearing spin
RE: FTE 80-96 - Lubricants
FTE 80-96 - nice little poem
FTE 80-96 - Re: Spendy place

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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 07:05:39 -0500
From: "Rick Wojciechowski"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape

Randy wrote:

> Wojo,
> (weren't you on Barney Miller?), anyway, I've never heard of the
> liquid tape, but I do recommend heat shrink tubing. This stuff makes
> a great seal and looks very professional.
> Later,
> Randy (Brew)

No, but same name only slightly differrent. :-)

Thanks Randy.

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Thanks,
Rick Wojo
'83 Fsize BRONCO,Stock I-6,"The BROWN BULL",33x12.5x15-Mud Blasters
'92 Mstng 5.0L
'95 eclipse-Wife's(For Sale)


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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 07:00:26 -0500
From: John Cassis
Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape

The stuff is liquid electrical tape, and works quite well. I've used is on
some wiring on my boat. Its not bad stuff. The finished product works
kind-of like heat shrink but alot easier to work with. You just swipe it on
with a brush and let it dry.

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From: Randy [SMTP:runawaykid ncweb.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 1998 12:05 AM
To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape

Wojo,
(weren't you on Barney Miller?), anyway, I've never heard of the
liquid tape, but I do recommend heat shrink tubing. This stuff makes
a great seal and looks very professional.
Later,
Randy (Brew)

Rick Wojciechowski wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
> I am curious about something. I was looking through
> one of my tool magazines a couple of weeks ago and
> came across some stuff called liquid tape. It is supposed
> to take the place of electrical tape when connecting or
> splicing wires. Has anyone here used it ? Comments
> on its performance ?
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Rick Wojo
> '83 Fsize BRONCO,Stock I-6,"The BROWN BULL",33x12.5x15-Mud Blasters
> '92 Mstng 5.0L
> '95 eclipse-Wife's(For Sale)
>
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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 09:25:58 -0700
From: "Bowman, John A"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Shackle Creak

I have an '83 F100 with 56,000 miles that has developed a creak or groan
where the rear most passenger side leaf spring attaches to the shackle.
You will here the noise when you push done on the rear bumper. I sprayed
some Rust Check on the area and the noise disappeared. I want to know if
there maybe something more serious going on (i.e. a bushing needing
replacement) or is regular lubrication enough?

*************************************
J.A. Bowman
'83 F100 - "Big Red"
email: jbowman MTT.CA
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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 08:32:40 -0400
From: Chad Royse
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 2.9L cracked heads

I would take it apart before anything. It could be a blown head gasket or a cracked
head between a water jacket and one of the cylinders. To find out wich one
(cylinder), pull all your plugs and the one that is really clean is the one sucking
antifreeze.

Chad

Jayme Uldarico Newell wrote:
>
> I'm sure most people are familiar with the 2.9l ford engines having an
> engineering flaw regarding heads commonly cracking. Well I thought I was
> lucky and had an unflawed engine until last week. My head gasket has
> either blown or my heads are cracked.
> I can't find any sign of coolant in the oil/ vice-versa. I just have
> to constantly fill my radiator (about 1/2 to 1 gallon every other day)
> and water is blowing out the exhaust. But the oil looks FINE!
>
> cracked heads? probably. any advice?
>
> Also, has anyone swapped this motor out for another 2.9l? I want to do
> it as simply as possible, i.e. no rewiring, just an easy swap. If anyone
> can put me in contact with some good sources for engines I'd really
> appreciate it. I'm trying to find something that won't have the same
> problem with heads cracking. But my best guess is that anything that I
> put in will have to be a rebuilt 2.9l with the same crappy heads.
> I've heard of aftermarket heads by DART, any ideas on how to contact them?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jayme U. Newell
> Santa Cruz, CA
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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 08:52:06 -0400
From: Chad Royse
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 5.8 mods.....

Hey man,
Relax, I'm not trying to slap you around. I'm merely saying, I think the 97 HD's
have a twin I-beam front end as well. Ok?

Chad

PS Your last post was on Friday, I replied to it monday. That's four days short of a
week. Just a FYI.

Ryan Dorman wrote:
>
> Must be a regional thing, because every 97 HD F-250 I've seen around here has a solid axle.
> On the other hand every light duty 96 I've seen has a twin I front end.
>
> ps drop the rest of the subject I did a week ago.
>
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:14:35 EDT
From: JDavis1277 aol.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: 7.3 Diesel Enhancements

Steve,
I have a 90 7.3 to which I added the ATS (Advanced Turbo Systems) turbo and
exhaust system in 1993. This is the system which became the Ford Factory
turbo setup in 94?. I mention that because your Ford dealer can work on the
engine and get the necessary parts. I tow a fiver and made the change after
trying to merge onto the interstates in the Washington, DC area where I
resided at the time. Well, it was the best thing I've ever done to an engine.
Performance improved dramatically with little fuel economy loss. The deal is,
the turbo just spins (freewheels) unless you demand more power. When towing,
you only use more fuel when going uphill, accelerating, or driving into
headwinds. It took a few weeks for me to get over showing off at stop lights,
but then my mileage got back to normal. I have the E4OD and 4.10s in a long
bed super cab and get about 9.5 to 10 towing and around 18 to 20 on the
interstate. I do so little around town driving that I don't keep track. I've
had no problems with the system. ATS makes no wild claims of 35% more HP and
10% better fuel economy. They shoot straight without all the hype and BS of
some better known outfits. I recommend their system. Butch Davis-
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 08:17:53 -0600 (MDT)
From: Jeff Crowell T/208-396-6525
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 7.3 Diesel Enhancement

Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 12:28:03 -0700
From: Steve Faust
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 7.3 Diesel Enhancement

>Looking for some input from anyone who has experience enhancing the 7.3
>ltr. Diesel. I have an '88 F-250 4x4 Supercab long-bed with 108,000
>miles and am trying to determine if it would be worth the $ exploring an
>after market turbo unit or other minor modifications that might given me
>bit more performance (also any recommendations for mpg improvements
>would be appreciated).

>No, "Why a Diesel when you could have had a 460" flames please... just a
>little joke guys ;-)


Hi, Steve.

My Dad bought a '90 F-250 with the 7.3L Diesel to haul a 26' Dutchman
trailer and was disappointed with how slowly the world went by on the
hills. I kept telling him to turbo the beast, and he finally did. I
can't remember for sure the name of the turbo, I think it was ATR
(American Turbo Research??), anyway it was the same kit that was
available as factory install the next year, and he was able to have
the turbo installed without voiding the warranty. Obviously warranty
isn't a concern for you, but it shows the confidence Ford has/had in
that particular setup.

Anyway, it was like someone had stuffed an extra engine under the hood!
Pretty much as before off idle, but at something like 1800 RPM the
wastegate closed and it was hang on to your hat time. That thing would
drag a trailer like nothing I ever saw. And when the truck wasn't
towing a 9000# trailer, there was nothing on the road that could pass
it on the hills. We drove to Colorado to hunt elk in '91 and driving
it was a treat. A lot of the highways there are sort of on their sides,
if you know what I mean, and the cruise was set at 65. The steeper
the hill, the speedo needle never varied. The boost gauge would
slowly increase its reading and that was about all. I don't recall
that mileage changed very much, the truck just stopped smoking on the
hills is all.

Don't know how you feel about spending a grand on that engine with
100k miles on it, though. You might try looking for a newer engine
> from the recycle places... the turbo was stock after '91, if I recall
correctly. The only consistent trouble Dad had with that engine was
glow plug relays, but he sold the truck with about 120k miles on it.

Sorry to run on so long!


Jeff

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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 15:14:09
From: Tim Clevenger
Subject: FTE 80-96 - FS: F-150 Custom

1991 F-150 Custom with less than 40k miles.
Four-speed with granny low and reverse.
Air, anti-lock, shell and towing package.
Please point your browser to
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://24.1.74.195/truck/index.htm
for details and photos. Looking to sell or
trade for Ranger.

Thanks.

Tim Clevenger


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Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 10:22:57 -0500
From: "Rick Wojciechowski"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Liquid Tape

John Cassis wrote:

> The stuff is liquid electrical tape, and works quite well. I've used is on
> some wiring on my boat. Its not bad stuff. The finished product works
> kind-of like heat shrink but alot easier to work with. You just swipe it on
> with a brush and let it dry.

Thanks John. Where did you find it locally rather
than having to order it ? At a Parts House ? At a
Home Center ?


Thanks,
Rick Wojo
'83 Fsize BRONCO,Stock I-6,"The BROWN BULL",33x12.5x15-Mud Blasters
'92 Mstng 5.0L
'95 eclipse-Wife's(For Sale)


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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 12:32:43 -0700
From: "sylvan"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - liquid tape

Outstanding stuff! I have used it for years on boats and cars. It will
completely seal any electrical connection: no corrosion! Suggest taping
connection after application. That adds an extra measure of protection
against abrasion and shock. Great value at a couple of dollars a can.

hal sylvan
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:46:42 -0700
From: Michael Wray
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 86 F250 4x4 Cam Bearing spin

Well......

The 351 finally blew chunks. :( I was cruising about 65mh when all
of the sudden, the engine seems to lock, I hear some kind of grinding
noise and slam it into neutral and coast off the highway.
After looking for 3 hours to find a tow dolly, I finally got the beast
home. Pull out the distributor and find that there is (what looks like)
a cam bearing that came up and got stuck in the cam / distributor gears.
I start feeling around and find that there are some broken cast iron
pieces hanging around in there.

Now I am really bummed! OK..... So to make a long story short.... The
bad thing is we were just getting ready to trade it in on something the
family fits into (suburban). Now, we still want to get the land yacht
(suburban), but now I have to replace the engine in my truck. Anyone in
western WA have a running non-smoking 351 for sale?

Or if you know of anyone that wants to buy it as is for $7500 neg. send
me an e-mail.

Michael
michaewr attachmate.com
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 12:57:44 -0400
From: "Christian J. Hedemark II"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 86 F250 4x4 Cam Bearing spin

Hello Michael,

Tuesday, 9 June 98, you wrote:

> Now I am really bummed! OK..... So to make a long story short.... The
> bad thing is we were just getting ready to trade it in on something the
> family fits into (suburban). Now, we still want to get the land yacht
> (suburban), but now I have to replace the engine in my truck. Anyone in
> western WA have a running non-smoking 351 for sale?

I think you're looking at this from the wrong perspective; God was
trying to stop you from making a terrible mistake by trading your Ford
in on a Ch*vy. :)

Best regards,
Christian mailto:chris yonderway.com
1987 Ford F250 - "Ugly Truckling" aka "Optimus Primer"


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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 11:16:54 -0600
From: "Dave Resch"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - RE: Backfire Problem

>From: "Bowman, John A"
>Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Backfire Problem....

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