80-96-list-digest Saturday, July 11 1998 Volume 02 : Number 240



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In this issue:

Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers
FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Server went down
FTE 80-96 - Question on clutch master cylinder
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Road quality
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers
FTE 80-96 - Window weather stripping
> FTE 80-96 - Re: 18-wheelers
Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction
Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction
Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers
RE: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18-wheelers
FTE 80-96 - truck not getting any gasoline
FTE 80-96 - intake man. & transmission
FTE 80-96 - RE: plain 86 F150
FTE 80-96 - A/C Condensor needed
FTE 80-96 - A/C COMPRESSOR! not condensor
Re: FTE 80-96 - WAS Win wea strip NOW cat LONG

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:48:17 -0400
From: troyw mfi.net (Troy Williams)
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers

On 10 Jul 98, at 10:55, Ken Payne wrote:

>>I have not taken the survey yet, but this comment above is grossly
>>inacurate. Those 18 wheelers are involved with 75% of the accidents in
>>our state.
>
>75%??!!!!!! Where do you get your statistics? Federal crash data
>shows the majority of accidents happen within a few miles of home,
>not on the interstate. Also, most accidents are left turn accidents
>(someone turns left in front of you) involving autos.

I know, I think that number is quite high. Most of the accidents I
see down here are the compact cars slamming into other vehicles
trying to beat them to a certain spot, cutting in front of them or
whatever.

>>Is that because of the smaller cars? I think not. They have
>>no regard for other drivers on the road whatsoever. In many cases they
>>have come flying up behind people in the middle lane going the speed
>>limit and start flashing their lights and riding their tail dangerously.
>
>This is small minority. What about the auto tail-gators?

My whole time driving, I think there was only one truck driver that
got pretty close up on my rear end when I was doing the speed
limit. Simple thing to do, slow down quite a bit, stay back from the
vehicle you are following to allow for more stopping distance. That
will reduce the chances of the driver slamming into your car. If it
scares you that bad, then change lanes or pull over and let the
trucker pass.

>>In addition, they have destroyed our highways here to the
>>point that they are under constant repair.
>
>Really? Or is it that your state doesn't take care of the roads?
>Come to Georgia! We have the some of the finest roads in the nation.
>Can't blame it on the South, because Florida's road suck.

Well, here in Ocala the roads are in pretty decent shape. There
are some that need to be fixed badly, but then I have seen the
spots on the road where it is deteriorating. It is mostly the huge
numbers of passenger cars that are driving along them that are
causing the problem. You can see the trails, if it were the tractor
trailers, I'm sure the gaps between the strips would be wider apart,
and then the strips would be wider because of the dual wheels on
the back.

You might be a redneck if... Your car wakes people up when you drive
down the street. - Jeff Foxworthy


Troy Williams
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:59:02 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: Server went down

Our server was down this afternoon for a couple of hours.
If anyone tried posting then, chances are good your post
is lost. Give it an hour or so, if the post doesn't show
up, try again.

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

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:07:27 -0000
From: "Bruce S Casey"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Question on clutch master cylinder

Just bought a 85 F150 had to replace the clutch master cylinder just a
question on the correct adjustment on the push rod going into the master
cylinder. I just adjusted it out till the assembly went in the cylinder and
would reach the clutch pedal assembly. Seems to be working okay. Just want
to know if any one knows the proper procedure.
Speedometer does work whats the best place to start at the cable. Thanks
for your time.

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:21:07 -0500
From: "David J. Baldwin"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Road quality

> >Can't blame it on the South, because Florida's road suck.

Yeah, probably a maintenance thing. Like up in Michigan where
they bomb the roads to smooth out the potholes!

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Dave Baldwin
Dallas, TX
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:07:33 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers

At 04:48 PM 7/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
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>Well, here in Ocala the roads are in pretty decent shape. There
>are some that need to be fixed badly, but then I have seen the
>spots on the road where it is deteriorating. It is mostly the huge
>numbers of passenger cars that are driving along them that are
>causing the problem. You can see the trails, if it were the tractor
>trailers, I'm sure the gaps between the strips would be wider apart,
>and then the strips would be wider because of the dual wheels on
>the back.
>
>You might be a redneck if... Your car wakes people up when you drive
>down the street. - Jeff Foxworthy
>
>
>Troy Williams
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I lived in Florida for 6 years, my family's been there for 150 years.
Needless to say, I drive there quite often.

I hate driving the interstates and the turnpike in Florida. There's
been road construction for 15 years on the turn pike, on the same
stretch and it never seems to get done. Its pretty scary in a pickup
when there's a 6 inch drop-off in the middle of the lane for 50 miles
at a time. And they have the gall to charge you to use this road!
The interstates are only slightly better. Florida roads eat tires too.
The small shells in the tar do more to a set of motorcyle tires in one
trip than I put on them in 2 years of riding. It seems to be worse in
the tourist towns (which accounts for about 50% of the state).

Best roads? Georgia, most of Tennesee, parts of the Carolinas. Ark
roads stink, but then again, its one of 3 poorest states in the nation.
Really hard driving on roads in a truck with no paved shoulders and
a 65 speed limit. Oregon had nice roads, when I was there.

Ken Payne

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 14:27:52 -0800
From: Casey Vandor
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Window weather stripping
>
How do you put new weahter stripping into the window channel? I can't
seem to get the window out either. It is manual crank, and it seems
like it is glued to the support on the bottom, which is riveted to the
arm that raises the window. Can it be done with the window in the
door? If so, how?

About the cat, Ford called back and told me that "some 83 351W had cats,
some did not." Will that fly if I tell the inspectors that it never had
one to beging with? (I don't know for sure, as I am not the original
owner)

Thanks
Casey Vandor

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:24:23 -0500
From: lordjanusz juno.com (Paul M Radecki)
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18-wheelers

***WHEW*** It's hot in here! Just got the Digest; what a flame-fest.
Just one final word, then please can we talk about Fords some more?

The Interstates were built BECAUSE of 18 wheelers, in order to get them
off of the little roads the rest of you use and to expedite "interstate"
commerce. Truckers run on tight schedules and are paid by the mile.
Speed is money, and money is why we're out there. If you don't want to
deal with fast trucks, feel free to use the state and county roads in
your area.

BTW, it isn't speed alone that causes traffic danger. If you're doing
the limit and everyone else is going 90, YOU'RE the hazard. People
driving way faster or way slower than the average flow of traffic cause
turbulence when others must maneuver to pass/avoid them, and it's
turbulence that causes wrecks. Safe drivers and truckers stay with the
flow.

As you may have guessed, I make my living on the highway. I drive an
intercity bus up and down I-65 every day, and I know of what I speak.
Most of your posts about trucks are right on the money, and Ford truck
guys are some of the best drivers out there.

See you on the road... lordjanusz

'94 F150 (300ci) '73 F100(360ci) '97 Saturn (wife's car)

'97 E-SuperDuty chassis-cab minibus (!!!)

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:32:57 -0600
From: "Ryan Penner"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction

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From: Troy Williams
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Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction


On 9 Jul 98, at 13:53, FSTFORDS aol.com wrote:

>AND, this roadhog thing your on...get a clue...pick on the truckers...and
>the old cars......my vehicle runs less than 100ppm and my CO's are well
>within tolerance!

How are the people with old cars and the truckers road hogs? I
see more people in the compact cars that think they own the roads
more than the truckers and other drivers. I have been cut off more
times by people in passenger cars. I haven't had it happen to me
from a truck driver.

You might be a redneck if... Your handkerchief doubles as your
shirt sleeve. - Jeff Foxworthy


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My Theroy is that those who only drive small cars do not know they have
blind spots, so they drive that way. That is why all people should learn
how to drive on a truck so they can appreciate all of the blind spots we put
up with and learn how to make use of those little mirrors you can put on
your
big mirrors. I don't know if this makes sense to anyone, but it does to me.
This also applies to parking, I see little cars who get in a spot crooked
and
have to back out a couple of times whereas I can just pull right in, in my
truck.

Enough of my ramblings...
Ryan Penner 95 F150 XL


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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:46:56 EDT
From: FSTFORDS aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction

In a message dated 7/10/98 5:53:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, troyw mfi.net
writes:

> How are the people with old cars and the truckers road hogs? I
> see more people in the compact cars that think they own the roads
> more than the truckers and other drivers. I have been cut off more
> times by people in passenger cars. I haven't had it happen to me
> from a truck driver.


You'd have to read the web page they have...

It's not road hog in the sense your thinking of...
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:50:39 -0400
From: troyw mfi.net (Troy Williams)
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction

On 10 Jul 98, at 16:32, Ryan Penner wrote:

>My Theroy is that those who only drive small cars do not know they have
>blind spots, so they drive that way. That is why all people should learn

I don't know, I don't drive a small car, I had to a year or so ago, I
hated it. I hate riding in them too, you don't have any good chance
of coming out of it if there is a pretty bad wreck.

Anyway, my F-150 definetly has it's blind spots alnog with all of the
other large vehicles. That's why a good glance back when you are
changing lanes, even if you are just turning into a turning lane and
you are right at the break of the no passing zone. You wouldn't
believe the number of people that try and hop into the turning lane
before everyone else trying to to cut around other traffic.....

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