80-96-list-digest Tuesday, July 14 1998 Volume 02 : Number 243



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In this issue:

Re: FTE 80-96 - Big truck creaking...
Re: FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter
[none]
FTE 80-96 - Re:
FTE 80-96 - Pep Boys Tires
> Re: FTE 80-96 - speedometer cable
FTE 80-96 - Overload springs
> RE: FTE 80-96 - Overload springs
> Re: FTE 80-96 - Overload springs
> Re: FTE 80-96 - Car & Driver this month
FTE 80-96 - 302 timing--FOLLOW UP
FTE 80-96 - ADMIN: FTE Incorporation
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Catalytic converter
Re: FTE 80-96 - Vapor Lock - Thanks for all the help!
FTE 80-96 - '99 SuperDuty was: Re: Suzuki4x4: Survey
RE: FTE 80-96 - 302 timing--FOLLOW UP
FTE 80-96 - Re: weather stripping
> RE: FTE 80-96 - 302 timing--FOLLOW UP

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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 09:37:25 -0500
From: "Rick Wojciechowski"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Big truck creaking...

Anthony Rio wrote:

> I have noticed as of late that the front end of my '94 4x2 F150 (90k miles)
> has been creaking and popping quite a bit. Usually when I turn corners,
> hit a small bump in the road, et... I am assuming that it is suspensition
> related, but wondering if anyone else has had this experience.


Anthony,
A couple of things come to mind. Make sure your front springs
> are in good health(not cracked). Also check the front u-joints
should be three) on the front axle. Make sure they are greased and
are tight, that is if you do not know when they were last checked. Oh,
while your at it, grease the slipjoint on the passenger side axle, as well,
if you do not know when it was last done. A final check I can think of is
the upper and lower balljoints on both sides.

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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: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:52:31 -0400
From: troyw mfi.net (Troy Williams)
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - catalytic converter

On 11 Jul 98, at 23:28, Randy wrote:

>Actually tampering with ANY pollution controlling device on a car
>('cept farm vehicle, etc.) is a no-no. This technically means that
>swapping your airbox for an aftermarket unit ( K&N for example) is
>unacceptable, but I don't see anyone enforcing it to this level.
>Let's hope it stays that way!!

If you are in an area that inspects the cars, then you might run into
problems, but then I don't think there is any other way to check. I
still wouldn't recommend it.

You might be a redneck if... You cried the day your son tapped his
first keg. - Jeff Foxworthy


Troy Williams
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org
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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 09:33:00 PDT
From: "Jorge Ramirez"
Subject: [none]

I'm new to the list, so HELLO everybody.

I have a 1993 F150 XLT/5.0L/AOD/3.55 Non-Limited Slip/Trailer Tow
package. I bought it used, so I don't have much history on it.
I am a long time 1976 F250 user, and I just got this F150.

Just wondering, after reading the list for a couple of days, if anyone
has come across this.

My trans shifts from 1 to 2 and drops only 200 RPM, then from 2 to 3 it
drops about 700 RPM, from 3 to 4 it drops about 500 RPM.

The shift from 2 to 3 really bogs down the engine (DUH).

Is this normal, is it an effort at improved gas mileage, or is this a
problem?

The trans was either rebuilt or replaced before I got the truck,it has
on XYZ trans sticker on the inside driver door frame. The oil pan gasket
is clean (new) and the fluid is clean and clear.

Any insight would be great.

Thanks,


Jorge E. Ramirez
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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 12:52:29 -0400
From: "Bruce A. Ramirez"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re:

Try driving in Drive only, not in Overdrive and see if you still have a
problem. If the problem goes away, then when in overdrive, the converter
is locking-up at too low a speed or is dragging. The possible cause
could be, sticking governor valve, valve body malfunction, or a faulty
oil pump in the transmission.

Good luck,

Bruce A. Ramirez
1991 F-150 4x4 4.9L



Jorge Ramirez wrote:
>
> I'm new to the list, so HELLO everybody.
>
> I have a 1993 F150 XLT/5.0L/AOD/3.55 Non-Limited Slip/Trailer Tow
> package. I bought it used, so I don't have much history on it.
> I am a long time 1976 F250 user, and I just got this F150.
>
> Just wondering, after reading the list for a couple of days, if anyone
> has come across this.
>
> My trans shifts from 1 to 2 and drops only 200 RPM, then from 2 to 3 it
> drops about 700 RPM, from 3 to 4 it drops about 500 RPM.
>
> The shift from 2 to 3 really bogs down the engine (DUH).
>
> Is this normal, is it an effort at improved gas mileage, or is this a
> problem?
>
> The trans was either rebuilt or replaced before I got the truck,it has
> on XYZ trans sticker on the inside driver door frame. The oil pan gasket
> is clean (new) and the fluid is clean and clear.
>
> Any insight would be great.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Jorge E. Ramirez
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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 13:48:04 -0400
From: "Doug Berry"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Pep Boys Tires
>
I just bought a set of Futura Tires from Pep Boys for my wife's Bronco. I'm
considering a set for my F-150 but have no idea how good of a tire that they
are. I've always used the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A's with great success.
Has anybody here use these tires before, and if so how did you like them. I
know that I like the Price:-) Thanks. Doug

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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 13:20:37 -0500
From: "Rick Wojciechowski"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - speedometer cable

Bruce S Casey wrote:

> Just a quick question on a 85 F150 the speedometer cable is it replaced as
> a complete assembly or just the cable. If replacing cable only how is the
> speedometer gear assembly removed. Just trying to get this F150 up and
> running just alot of small problems still not bad for a 600 truck it gets
> its flat bed next week thanks ahead of time this internet stuff is actually
> fun and a big help

Bruce,
Is yours a 4wd. On my '83 Bronco, the speedo cable is on the
rear of the transfer case on top. The gears slide into the existing
gears inside the transfercase, and then there is a little bracket off
of the speedo cable that has a screw to hold it in place.

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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: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 16:16:37 -0500
From: lordjanusz juno.com (Paul M Radecki)
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Overload springs
>
Does anyone have any experience with overload springs? My '94 F150
has the factory overload package (5-leaf packs, rather than 4) but it
still sags and wallows when I haul/tow heavy stuff. (No, not THAT heavy.
Still within GVWR.)
I'm considering hvy duty shocks in front and hvy duty shocks with
concentric coil springs in the rear. I thought about air bags, but I
have durability concerns. Has anyone tried the coil-over shocks?
I know I ought to upgrade to an F250HD axle, but I only haul heavy
about twice a month and I want to keep my 5-lug wheels and I don't have
the cash anyway. :-( I'll get the full floater after the original
breaks. BTW, what's the best way to tell a 9" axle from an 8.8"?
There's no way this truck should have a 9" (I bought it new in '94) but
the bolt pattern sure looks like a 9" to my (untrained) eye.
Thanx! lordjanusz juno.com

'94 F150 (300ci) '73 F100(360ci) '97 Saturn (SWMBO'S car)

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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 16:47:56 -0500
From: Sean Winters
Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Overload ....

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