80-96-list-digest Sunday, June 14 1998 Volume 02 : Number 213



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - Re: Tranny Fluid Cange Time
FTE 80-96 - RE: Used Deisel Turbo
Re: FTE 80-96 - Novice Female - New To Fords
Re: FTE 80-96 - Finally got that Ford
FTE 80-96 - I-6 to 302 or 351
FTE 80-96 - seats and front end for sale
Re: FTE 80-96 - I-6 to 302 or 351
Re: FTE 80-96 - seats and front end for sale

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Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 06:48:29 -0700
From: rokkinhorse webtv.net
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Tranny Fluid Cange Time

Dave, I also used the B&M Shift+ in my 94 Bronco,and it works GREAT!!
Gues you need a 460 though to chirp tires:-) Last fluid change I did, I
converted to synthetic ATF.There is no F-type offered,I used the Dextron
3. I also change the transfer case over shortly afterwards to the
synthetic.I have the towing pkg and external cooler,and the fluid
capacity for the trans s 17.8 qts.By draining the torque convertor using
the little 1/8"NPT plug provided on the torque convertor(accessed
through the rubber plug the bottom front of trans bell housing) I was
able to get 15-1/2 qts of the new fluid in it.Probably could have oten
17.8 in it if I would have used an air hose to empty the cooler and
lines out. NOTE: The transfer case fluid looked really BAD!! I thought
the 94 fluid would be slightly discolored,but it resembled ATFthat had
run in a trans for over 100K!! If you have a newer 4x4, you want to
check his out ASAP! My Bronco hasn't seen severe use,but think about it:
the 1356 transfer case has no external cooler so gets the heat from
engine and trans with no way to cool itself,short of heat dissipation
through the aluminum housing.IMHO,this makes the transfercase even a
better candidate for a synthetic lube,as the heat resistance and
resistance to carbonizing of synthetics is far superior to "natural"
lubricants.Not to mention the cleaning characteristics.The fluid in the
transfer case was so bad I'll probably change it again in a couple of
months.Should be good to go then.If memory serves(which usually don't:-)
the TC capacity was around 3 qts or a bit less. I used Castrol
Synthetic;it was 4.99 qt.Try to find it cheaper someplace else if you do
this.Wal-Mart was a buck cheaper a qt on the Mobil 1 I use. Big deal if
you're gonna be buyin 20-some quarts.I did the synthetic on the 85
transfer case as well.The stuff that came outta it was unrecognizable as
ATF;totally black.Hope this helps.


Randy
94Bronco EB-5.8 85 F-250 4x4-460
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Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 14:16:10 -0400
From: "Cade Pierce"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Used Deisel Turbo

My $.02:
Used turbo from boneyard: IF you can find one. And thats a mighty big IF.
You might as well buy the whole engine (turbo and all) while your there,
because they may not sell just the turbo off the engine...these engines are
a real hot item. Usually a waiting list (at least in my area)
Turbo on old engine: Do a compression test to see what kind of shape it's
in. I went thru all of this about 2 years ago with my '87. The people
selling the turbo kits will tell you that it should go on a newer (or low
mileage) engine. I finally gave in, had the engine completely
remanufactured with a NEW turbo kit. Pricey but in the long run it is so
much better 'bout everything else ;)
Old turbo's: I have had some tell me not to use used turbo's. Something
about not trusting the turbines or bearings. Probably the same nonsense you
hear
C6: Well....I've got one. Tough trany, but no overdrive. Major drag even
w/ 3.55's. Doing some research on a conversion to the manual 5-speed. Any
takers? (comments)

- -Cade
'87 F-250 ex-cab lariat 4x4 6.9l Banks turbo
'90 Ranger 4x4

>Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 11:29:18 -0700
>From: Steve Faust
>Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Used Deisel Turbo
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>After a little research including comments from this list, I am
>considering putting a turbo unit on my '88 4x4 F-250 w/ the 7.3 Diesel
> >(C6 and 4:10 gears). Question is, does anyone know about or have
>experience with trying to pick up a late model Ford turbo unit from a
>bone yard and installing on an older engine (like mine)? Since the Ford
>unit is essentially the same as the ATS aftermarket (with a few
>restrictions, that I could update) can I pull one and install it on my
>rig? What would I need to look for, watch out for etc -- is it really a
>possibility? I'm obviously trying to save a few $$, but don't want to
>jeadordize my truck in the process.
>
>Steve
> '88 F-250 (7.3 4x4 Supercab)
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Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 13:20:28 -0500
From: JJ/Rae
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Novice Female - New To Fords

For tires I'd check on BFG/AT's in 265/75R16 or if you want something bigger go with
either the 285/75R16 or 29575R16. I have had real good luck with BFG/AT's in the....

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