80-96-list-digest Thursday, July 9 1998 Volume 02 : Number 236



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - VIN Authentification
FTE 80-96 - RE: Rich Condition
FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter
Re: FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter
FTE 80-96 - RE: Ignition Timing
FTE 80-96 - Nominate Ford Truck Enthusiasts?
Re: FTE 80-96 - RE: Ignition Timing/pinging
FTE 80-96 - Re: anti-SUV survey
FTE 80-96 - The cruise control works !!!
Re: FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter
FTE 80-96 - FW: Your Anti-SUV survey
FTE 80-96 - 1987 F-350 6.9liter diesel oilpan
FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: 250,000th visitor
FTE 80-96 - Lincoln 9" rear with disc brakes
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Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 8:07:18 -0800
From: callah S1.hninc.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - VIN Authentification

For a fee of $35.00, a company called "Pontiac Historic Services", in
Michigan, using you car's VIN, will send you a copy of the factory
invoice, a letter decoding the vehicle options, plus other pertinent
information related to the vehicle. Does anyone know of a company that
will do something similar for Fords?

Gary Callahan
'81 F-150 Custom 4x4

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Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 08:46:49 -0700
From: "Posluszny, Walt (POSL)"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Rich Condition

> Bob Johnson,
>
> By all means do all the cheap, easy stuff first. But..............an
> overrich condition such as you describe (if not attributable to the O2
> sensor) can also be linked to an out of spec. MAP sensor(not adjustable).
> Their pricey, about $80 bucks so don't replace unless you know it's bad.
> Check the vacuum line going to it and make sure it isn't restricted in any
> way. Walt
>
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> Date: Mon, 06 Jul 1998 09:42:52 -0600
> From: "David Sagers"
> Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - '86 Ranger 29.l efi - still running rich
>
> By all means, pull the distributor cap off and stuff a paper towel or rag
> =
> up in the cap to clean out any moisture. =20
>
> I once heard that you could also spray WD-40 or some other type of water =
> resistance spray inside the cap to keep moisture out. I've never used the
> =
> spray and would recommend against it until you are really sure of the =
> correct type to use. =20
>
> In any event wipe out the inside of the cap and check all plug wires, =
> finally, inside a dark garage or after dark tonight, lift the hood and =
> have someone rev the engine and watch for stray sparks from broken or =
> loose plug wires.
>
>
> >>> Bob Johnson 07/06 8:36 AM >>>
> Thanks to all who sent advice regarding my '86 Ranger. Symptoms: high and
> low speed miss, black smoke out exhaust, will sometimes stall when coming
> =
> to
> a stop. I checked the O2 sensor, and found all 3 wires damaged, so I
> replaced it - but no improvement in drivability. Have run several tanks =
> with
> injector cleaner - no effect. Mileage is relatively poor - about 15 mostly
> highway mpg. Seat of the pants says it's getting worse.
>
> Feels a lot like one of my motorcycles in the rain, when I could see the
> spark leaking from a wet spark plug boot - misses, then runs ok, then =
> misses
> some more. I don't think this is moisture related - no rain here in north
> Texas in a long time - hot and dry. I did clean the engine a few weeks =
> ago,
> however - degreaser and water. Should I look for moisture in the
> distributor? Replace the ignition wires? Plugs? Will take it in to the =
> shop
> on Wednesday for diagnosis if no one has a better idea re: what to check
> and/or replace next.
>
> Any advice will be appreciated. TIA.
>
> Bob
> '86 Ranger SC XLT 2.9l efi
> '80 F-250 Custom 300 I-6, 3 speed
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Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 08:40:48 -0800
From: Casey Vandor
Subject: FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter

I was pulling off the transfer case and had to remove a heat sheield
that was right next to it. In the Haynes manual it says it is their
because the cat. converter was their on a stock exhaust. To meet
emissions, can I simply have a muffler on the truck without the cat.
converter, (we also undid the air pump too)? I would hate to put lots
of money into the exhaust, and then have to redo part of it. (reason I
ask is that I called DMV to see if I could keep my truck registered in
Ketchikan (no emmissions laws) when I am in Fairbanks (emmissions
laws). They tell me that I need to register it their if I plan on doing
more than "stopping through" for a little while.

Thanks
Casey

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Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 11:04:43 -0600
From: "David Sagers"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter

In addition to local laws, be careful not to run afoul of the federal =
laws, especially in regards removing the cats. I can't recall exactly, =
but removing the cat seems like a violation.

>>> Casey Vandor 07/08 10:40 AM >>>
I was pulling off the transfer case and had to remove a heat sheield
that was right next to it. In the Haynes manual it says it is their
because the cat. converter was their on a stock exhaust. To meet
emissions, can I simply have a muffler on the truck without the cat.
converter, (we also undid the air pump too)? I would hate to put lots
of money into the exhaust, and then have to redo part of it. (reason I
ask is that I called DMV to see if I could keep my truck registered in
Ketchikan (no emmissions laws) when I am in Fairbanks (emmissions
laws). They tell me that I need to register it their if I plan on doing
more than "stopping through" for a little while.

Thanks
Casey

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Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 10:15:42 -0700
From: "Posluszny, Walt (POSL)"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: Ignition Timing

I must have a weird truck...85 2bbl 4wd/ man. It pings and sounds like a
diesel on reg. gas., mid grade helps some but pings with any uphill or
spirited driving, doesn't ping on supreme($$$). I've backed off the stock
timing until it would run o.k. on reg. gas but then the truck was a dog (and
that was at 4 degrees BTDC). EGR checks out o.k., no codes in the computer,
can't find any vacuum leaks, and it has done this since brand new, 2 dealers
couldn't find the problem either, I've pried the caps off the carb to richen
the idle mixture but that doesn't help going down the road. So I'm resigned
to the fact that If I want any power, I'll leave the ign. timing to the
stock spec of 10 BTDC and run premium in it. Fortunately I don't have to
drive it much so fuel bill is not quite horrendous. I checked with Holley
about one of their projection systems for my truck but they don't make one
for it...go figure. Walt
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Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 13:26:05 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Nominate Ford Truck Enthusiasts?

Well its that time again, Car Lounge is taking nominations for
the #1 automotive site for Autumn 98. Due to the support from
list members in the Spring, Ford Truck Enthusiasts won 1st....

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