80-96-list-digest Sunday, July 26 1998 Volume 02 : Number 258



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In this issue:

Re: FTE 80-96 - Power Window Screech.
Re: FTE 80-96 - Power Window Screech.
FTE 80-96 - E4OD and shifting problem
FTE 80-96 - Gear Program
Re: FTE 80-96 - Introduction
FTE 80-96 - coolant flushing
Re: FTE 80-96 - Fuel gauge sticking

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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 08:07:49 -0500
From: "Chuck D"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Power Window Screech.

At 06:10 PM 7/24/98 -0700, you wrote:
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>Hello list, I though maybe one of you guys can help me. The power windows
>(both) on by 1994 F-350 make an awful high pitched screeeech noise when
>being raised. I am thinking of removing the door panels and applying fresh
>grease to the gears,

its not the gears Jerry

but it sounds like it may be related to the window
>gasget or rubber/felt (term unknown).

check the window channel rubber for excessive wear

I have window tint. Truck is low
>miles and well cared for.


new channel replacement will not hurt your tint, spray silicon into the new
channel rubber, not on your tinted window, and the channel rubber will
slide nicely down into the channels and into place, mine no longer does the
high pitch screech noise.


> (rather than a farm truck used on dusty roads

I use to thing that dust was my problem because I fish a lot and travel
many dirt roads and after I washed the truck, the noise would go away for
about a day or two and then it would start all over again, so I replaced
the channel rubber and all was fine

Chuck D
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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 07:54:43 -0500
From: "Chuck D"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Power Window Screech.

At 08:22 PM 7/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
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>> From: Gerald L. Hinkle Jr. CPA
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>> Hello list, I though maybe one of you guys can help me. The power
>windows
>> (both) on by 1994 F-350 make an awful high pitched screeeech noise when
>> being raised.
>
>Try some silicon spray on the window seals.

I have the same problem and silicon spray will work for about a day or two,
and it washes out.

Chuck D
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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 08:23:01 -0500
From: "Chuck D"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - E4OD and shifting problem

1st to 2nd gear appears to be fine, 3rd gear shift is around 30-35 mph, but
if it shifts into 3rd and I have to let off the gas for whatever reason and
then take off again (it drops below 30 mph because of the coasting) it will
start off in 2nd, which is good, however, it immediately slams into 3rd
about 2 seconds thereafter. I have the feeling that the range of 2nd gear
did not finish before it goes into 3rd. It will do this on just about any
occasion and it doesn't appear to be going fast enough to even shift into 3rd.

its a '92 F150, 302, E4OD
Changed fluid and filter recently

Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions?

Chuck D
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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 98 10:35:46 PDT
From: "Mike Mueller"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Gear Program

Hey!
I would love to have it!
In return I have a cylinder head cc program originally for air cooled mot=
ors (.ie Porsche) but could be used to for water cooled as well. (on exc=
el)
If you like... let me know.

Thanks!

Mike Mueller
The Leasing Dept.
Equipment Leasing and Funding
www.leasingdept.com
"I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather,
not screaming in terror like his passengers".

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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 18:51:03 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Introduction

At 12:40 PM 7/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
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>I enjoy reading the messages you guys send and I will give some advice if
>I feel I have the answer to
>a question.
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>Have a good weekend you guys !
>
>LeRoy Wolff
>Wimbledon
>North Dakota

Welcome aboard! You'll find a great community here. Should have seen
the group of us at the Pigeon Forge show.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts

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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:00:41 -0500
From: "Nathan L. Iven"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - coolant flushing

I just purchased a used F-250 PS :) to replace my F-150 w/ 300 and I'm in
the process of doing everything that should be done on a regular basis now
since I don't know when it was done last.
Normally I just flush the radiator w/ garden hose. What is the scoop w/ the
"flush 'n fill" systems that use a T in the hose and flush the entire
system. Is there an advantage/possible harm to cooling system?
(I know about the whole FW-15 additive thing when it comes to refilling)
Thanks,

Nathan L. Iven
117 Chevy Chase #3
Minot AFB, ND 587104-1208
nathan.iven usa.net


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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 23:42:39 -0700
From: Randy
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Fuel gauge sticking

I agree that the gauge would probably read empty w/a broken wire. I
was just suggesting that it could be a short or there could be high
resistance from the sending unit. This is, of course, based on the
fact that my memory actually serves me correctly here that the unit
sends out low ohms when full. Keep us abreast on that gauge problem
(hehe he said abreast.....hehehe hehe).
Later,
Randy (Brew)

Paul Olson wrote:
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> Randy wrote:
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> > I'll VENTURE an opinion or two,
> > If I remember right Ford has the units set up to send MORE ohms to
> > the gauge when the tank is EMPTY and LESS when it is full.

[snip]

back to what Paul wrote:

> I am not 100% sure, but I think that to save a wire, the float is a tied to
> chassis ground on one side and to the gauge on the other. If that wire were
> shorted out it may show a full tank all the time. I am pretty sure that a broken
> wire would show an empty tank. The only other things I can think of are a stuck
> or faulty float.
> Good luck,
> Paul
>
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