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80-96-list-digest Saturday, July 11 1998 Volume 02 : Number 240 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1980-1996 Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo with the words "unsubscribe 80-96-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= 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 ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:48:17 -0400 From: troyw 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 http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ 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 == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ 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. == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ 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! - -- Dave Baldwin Dallas, TX - -------------------------------------------------------------- == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ 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: - -snip- > >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 >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org 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 == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ 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 == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:24:23 -0500 From: lordjanusz 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 (!!!) _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:32:57 -0600 From: "Ryan Penner" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - roadhog's...and trail destruction - -----Original Message----- From: Troy Williams To: 80-96-list 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 >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 Troy Williams http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html 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 == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:46:56 EDT From: FSTFORDS 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 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... == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:50:39 -0400 From: troyw 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. I nearly creamed a Chevy Astro one time, they had just gotten out from behind me, and were trying to pass me to get into the turning lane, I looked back, they were still behind me at the time. Nearly creamed 'em. He went off the road in one direction while I swerved in the truck back into my lane. There are so many idiots out here on the roads, if you need a roadhog, come to Florida, you'll see just what we have to put up with all of the time. I don't know if it's a problem that's widespread all over the nation or if it's just in this one area. But there are people that think they own the roads and that others are always going to see them and have the time to make necessary accomodations to try and avoid a wreck. >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. You might be a redneck if... Your main source of entertainment is listening to your neighbors fight. - Jeff Foxworthy Troy Williams http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:50:38 -0400 From: troyw Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers On 10 Jul 98, at 17:07, Ken Payne wrote: >At 04:48 PM 7/10/98 -0400, you wrote: >I lived in Florida for 6 years, my family's been there for 150 years. >Needless to say, I drive there quite often. Oh, I don't go down to the HEAVILY populated areas either, I stay mostly in this area. >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). Oh, I don't go down that area, I know there was some construction going on down there, but then I thought they had that taken care of years ago. I don't know.. You ought to see State Road 200 here in Ocala though. There are actual trails in the middle of the road from where other drivers are passing over the same spot of the road day in and day out. They are finally starting to take care of it, they are paving different patches at different times of the night, it's too busy to try and do it during the day, so at least they are doing SOMETHING right. >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. Oh, I wouldn't go that fast anyway. Maybe around 40 or 45 but that's it. No way, ain't work the risk of losing control if you lose traction all of a sudden. You might be a redneck if... During your wedding ceremony the minister said, 'Do you, DeWayne, take Connie to be your old lady?' - Jeff Foxworthy Troy Williams http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:50:37 -0400 From: troyw Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18 Wheelers On 10 Jul 98, at 16:33, Ken Payne wrote: >I think you left out that "Those 18 wheelers" murdered your >family or something. Your comments seem highly prejudice >and uns*bstantiated. I would trust my life with "Those 18 >wheelers" before I would a typical small car driver. It would help >you to understand if you would look past the end of your nose >and see it from their point of view and in general the way our >system of commerce works. I agree. I don't get too worried when an 18 wheeler is beside me. I just make sure that I stay in a spot the driver can see me. It's the other drivers of the compact cars that scare the hell out of me, the way they change lanes without any kind of warning. You might be a redneck if... Your hood ornament used to be a bowling trophy. - Jeff Foxworthy Troy Williams http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://countrycorner.home.ml.org == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 18:00:08 -0700 From: Ralph Lindberg & Ellen Winnie Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 18-wheelers At 5:24 PM -0500 7/10/98, Paul M Radecki wrote: >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. Sorry guy you need to study your history a little better. The National Highway act was passed as a result of Col Eisenhower (later, you know, the Prez) leading a cross-country military convoy. This was due to the amount of time it took the military to transport across the country. In the post-WWII era, when the Interstate Highway act was passed, it was again past under the premise of national defence. At the time the idea that the highways would be the national form of freight transport was not considered, since something like 99% of freight moved by rail. Look at the towns that were served by rail then, that don't even have a railroad today. It was only the later economics that allowed large scale interstate transport of goods to be economical. Unfortunately many of the older interstates were not designed for the level of heavy truck (large, doubles, triples, etc) that exist today. Ralph Lindberg N7BSN ICQ 5988954 RV and Camping FAQ Just because MS-Window's holds 90% of the market doesn't mean it's superior. Remember 90% of all animals are insects. Ralph Lindberg N7BSN e-mail to rlindber RV and Camping FAQ They call it "Sur'n the Net" 'cause you can wipe out so easy == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 20:47:02 -0600 (CST) From: "Ellen B. Meade" Subject: FTE 80-96 - truck not getting any gasoline I was driving my husband's 89 F150 last week. Changed from the almost empty fuel tank to the full one, started up an incline, and it sputtered and died. Hasn't cranked since. Any suggestions on how to get it running would be appreciated. Please send them to meade - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen Meade meade Systems Analyst Phone: (931)540-2646 Columbia State Community College Fax: (931)540-2795 P. O. Box 1315 Ship to: 1665 Hampshire Pike Columbia, TN 38402-1315 Columbia, TN 38401 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 21:36:20 -0500 From: Jonathan M Dea Subject: FTE 80-96 - intake man. & transmission I gotta side with the truckers on this one. They are PROFESSIONALS. Their truck is their "office", and they aren't going to do anything stupid to jeopardize their cargo or anyone's life. Doing so would risk losing their livelihood. clink,clink (that's my .02) Anyway, I'd like to get some input on a few questions of mine. I have an '84 F-150 4x4 with the 351W & 4 speed manual transmission. I have an early analog 670CFM 2bbl Holley Pro-Jection with a 4 to 2 barrel manifold adaptor mounted onto a stock manifold. Would it be worth it to ditch the stock manifold & adaptor setup, and get an Edelbrock idle-5000 rpm manifold? Usually the most RPM I ever turn is 2500-3000 (that is in 4th gear on the interstate, usually I shift to the severe penalty in gas mileage. Right now it is much crisper and a little more powerful than the stock carb, but what would I see if I made this modification? Sorry for my ignorance, I'm new to the automobile world. Secondly, I have the above-mentioned 4-speed. Is there a way to get a 5-speed manual into the picture without too much complication? I drive a bunch of Interstate to get to college, and it gets 10-12 mpg and I would like to get some overdrive into the picture, if possible. Thank you for any help that anyone may have for me. - ---------------- Jonathan Dea jdea == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 22:01:10 -0500 From: Jim Cannon Subject: FTE 80-96 - RE: plain 86 F150 John- You said: "I'm looking for advice for fixing a few problems with my very plain 86 f150 302 . How can I determine if the radiator fan clutch is bad?" When engine is good and hot, shut off engine and rotate fan by hand considerable resistance shoud be felt. (Spin when cold to see the difference.) If not, or if you see any sign of fluid leaking, replace it. "On the highway the front end drifts to the point that it becomes annoying to constantly correct the truck direction. I would like thoughts on what I can do, add, or replace. I'm riding on Michelin truck radials." Check all of your various bushings for wear. Take it to an alignment shop and ask them to check them all. I suspect bad radius arm bushings. They don't cost too much and are not too hard to replace (a day). I replaced my axel pivot bushings at the same time. A lot more work, but mine were shot so I had to do it. It could be the tires, but I doubt it. Ask the alignment guys to look at the wear patterns. "This truck also has the easiest PS of any vehicle I've owned. Can I tighten the PS or stiffen the steering? How?" I don't know. Maybe another list member does. Maybe a complete set of new tie rod ends, drag link, etc. with tighen it all back up. How many miles on this bad boy? Jim Cannon Houston, TX "I have a simple philosophy: fill what's empty, empty what's full and scratch where it itches." ---Alice Roosevelt Longworth--- == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 00:48:32 -0500 From: Michael Ruth Subject: FTE 80-96 - A/C Condensor needed Help! My 89 Bronco II needs an A/C condensor and my wife is pregnant and we need a resonable deal on a reliable one. Temps are high in MD and I don't want her driving without A/C. Can anyone help or have a good lead on Re-built/ new???? Are there any that are interchangeable? Like off of an 94 Explorer?? May reply to me directly at: xplorit Thanks in advance! Mike == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 01:01:21 -0500 From: Michael Ruth Subject: FTE 80-96 - A/C COMPRESSOR! not condensor Sorry all! I need an A/C COMPRESSOR not a condensor. I am so wrpped up in this A/C problem I can't think straight. 89 Bronco II 2.9 6cyl Thanks, Mike xplorit == FTE: Unsubscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 01:20:38 -0400 From: "John Miller" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - WAS Win wea strip NOW cat LONG - ---------- > From: Casey Vandor > 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? The Emission certification decal under the hood will clearly state whether it is a CATALYST or NON-CATALYST equipped vehicle and in some states the inspection equipment computer cross-references the VIN number and will state the same. I have not responded to any of the posts yet about "trying to get over" on Cats etc. My own opinion, even though I may have done otherwise in years past is that in regard to emission equipment return or keep the systems in proper original operating condition/configuration. Really in the long run you are putting money in the bank, doing your part to help the environment, and in most cases when they are in correct operating condition and I DO mean CORRECT, there is no significant gain to modify them. Now that said, I also will tell you to at least modify in such a way that the appearance is of a Non modified setup. I enjoy doing this but only on the early years of EGR and CATs when Ford and several others did not really have the systems really "dialed in" and they really did interfere with driveability. Same as with vacuum controlled ignition advances etc.. only using the vacuum signal timed with engine temp is not a.... 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