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From: owner-80-96-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (80-96-list-digest) To: 80-96-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: 80-96-list-digest V3 #223 Reply-To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-80-96-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-80-96-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk 80-96-list-digest Tuesday, August 10 1999 Volume 03 : Number 223 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1980-1996 Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 80-96-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: RE: FTE 80-96 - leaking rear axle seal Re: FTE 80-96 - Bad Motor Mounts. Was: Noise in 4LO Re: FTE 80-96 - Gas Mileage Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96-Can't find my 02 sensor FTE 80-96 - axle help FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze Re: FTE 80-96 - axle help Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96-Can't find my 02 sensor Re: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash FTE 80-96 - Overheating or false reading? Re: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze FTE 80-96 - Re: axle code Re: FTE 80-96 - 302 V8 or 300 I-6? Re: FTE 80-96 - 302 V8 or 300 I-6? FTE 80-96 - Cooling ? Cont. FTE 80-96 - Cat Back 351 FTE 80-96 - Cruise Control Re: FTE 80-96 - 302 V8 or 300 I-6? Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash Re: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 09:14:31 -0400 From: Greg Carter Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - leaking rear axle seal Hopefully you still have the owners manual, the code will be in there. - -----Original Message----- From: Edward Saunders [mailto:pucker21 usit.net] Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 7:36 PM To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - leaking rear axle seal The tag on the door has the following specs on it: WB 133 TYPE-GVW F142 BODY LKY TRANS A AXL (Its either a 16, or I6, or L6 its hard to read) SPRING B L Based on those what does it sound like? I appreciate the help to everyone. Ed Saunders 96 F-150 302 Jim Cannon wrote: > The easiest way is to read the "rear axel" code on the data label on the > driver's door frame, if you are pretty sure you still have the factory > axel. You can read the tag, if it is still attached to the axel, but that > requires crawling down to look at it. > > At 11:24 07/08/99 -0500, you wrote: > >Is there a way to tell from the outside? > >Ed Saunders > > > > Jim Cannon > Houston, TX > '29 Ford Model A Phaeton '63 Buick Riviera 401 V-8 > '80 Ford F-150 300 I-6 2WD > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 08:27:40 -0500 From: Steve Randa Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Bad Motor Mounts. Was: Noise in 4LO I'm thinking about replacing mine along with the tranny mount (AOD). Does anyone know if and what year to get for best design. Steve Randa PMckee5253 aol.com wrote: > > if you dont know what motor mounts look like you should have it done > professionally. Or you could have a friend who knows what he is doing to > help you. Thats how I learned. > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 07:17:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Gary Peterson Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Gas Mileage I have an 86 F-150 4x4 with a 300 I-6, 4 sp., 3.08 axle. I get around 17 mpg mostly highway. ________________________________________________________ ____ Get your Free GO Network Email address at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mail.go.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:19:18 -0700 From: "Beth and Tony Fischer" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96-Can't find my 02 sensor It has a carburetor. Tony - -----Original Message----- From: Blake Malkamaki To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com Date: Sunday, August 08, 1999 11:12 PM Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96-Can't find my 02 sensor >>If that truck has a vacuum advance ignition system (Duraspark 2), and not a >>TFI-IV with the feedback control carb, then it probably doesn't have and O2 >>sensor. I knew a guy who had and 86 with a 351 that had the D2. >> > >Does it have a carburetor or fuel injection? > >Blake >Little Mountain >Concord, Ohio >Early Oil Well Historian >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/blake >Web site design http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://hitechdesign.com >Desktop Publishing service >"Society is safest when the criminals don't know who's armed." >"An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject...." > > >== FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 09:01:23 PDT From: 2insane excite.com Subject: FTE 80-96 - axle help speaking of axles. 3L55 8 8 means that i have limited slip with 3.55 gears right? 8.8 rear end would that be? or am i just confusing myself more? ________________________________________________________________ Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://voicemail.excite.com Talk online at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://voicechat.excite.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 12:17:28 -0400 From: "Serian" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap > Just out of curiosity, why would the engine run cooler > (water temp remain lower) if the radiator is under pressure? It keeps the water from boiling away and escaping, so that there actually *is* water in the cooling system. :-P Seriously, though ... Under pressure, the water itself has to get hotter in order to achieve boiling, and thus it is able to transfer more heat under pressure to the radiator without frothing out the overflow. Actually, the engine will run cooler for a short while if you leave the radiator cap off, since evaporating water carries off more heat with it than just flowing through vaned pipes, but this depletes the water that cools the engine, and after a while of doing this, no more coolant, and the engine gets WAY hot. Definitely, remember the radiator cap. :-) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 12:32:16 -0400 From: "Serian" Subject: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze > But straight water conducts heat better than an > antifreeze mixture. Just don't use distilled water > as it is very corrosive. Distilled water is corrosive ? This gentleman is essentially correct in the end result, but there is more to the story of why ... Distilled water in and of itself is quite neutral and safe. Actually, the fact that without the conditioners and protectant additives of antifreeze, plain water in the cooling system dissolves air, and brings it into contact with the internals of the engine block. Wet air + iron ==> rust thats the actual corrosive part of using just distilled water in your cooling system ... its not the water itself that is the problem, but the lack of protectants and the dynamics of dissolved gases that is. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 12:51:41 EDT From: FLR150 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - axle help In a message dated 8/9/99 12:07:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 2insane excite.com writes: gears right? 8.8 rear end would that be? Or am I just confusing myself more? >> You would be correct, that is what those numbers mean. Later Wayne Foy '94 Flareside SC Wayne's Page == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 12:53:16 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: 80-96-Can't find my 02 sensor >It has a carburetor. > It probably does not have a computer... therefore no O2 sensor. Blake Little Mountain Concord, Ohio Early Oil Well Historian http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/blake Web site design http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://hitechdesign.com Desktop Publishing service "Society is safest when the criminals don't know who's armed." "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject...." == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:17:09 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze >> But straight water conducts heat better than an >> antifreeze mixture. Just don't use distilled water >> as it is very corrosive. > >Distilled water is corrosive ? > Yes distilled water is very corrosive. It is void of ions and minerals and is therefore very "hungry" and will eat metal. If it is mixed with antifreeze or cooling system cooling system corrosion inhibitor it is ok. Blake Little Mountain Concord, Ohio Early Oil Well Historian http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/blake Web site design http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://hitechdesign.com Desktop Publishing service "Society is safest when the criminals don't know who's armed." "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject...." == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 13:32:26 -0400 (EDT) From: "Mark F. Burgo ( Mark F. Burgo" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash I know that if you insert an incorrect bulb with a higher wattage you can cause problems with the electrical system. Everything is set up to run at a specifice wattage and if you are drawing more power with your lights you can cause other failures due to not enough wattage to another system.... Mark On 08-Aug-99 redmist mb.sympatico.ca wrote: > Jim Cannon wrote: >> >> The ABS computer checks the system when you start and the light does not go >> out if it senses any problem. By shutting the truck off, you had the >> computer check it all again and it came up OK. > > So why did it stay on for so long the first time? Could there be an > intermittent problem? I only mentioned the bulbs in my doors because > that's the last thing I did to the truck (just hours earlier). I also > have some noise coming from the front wheels when turning sharply that > is new, but this could be more problems due to the bad motor mounts that > need to be replaced, just as low gear gets the fan rubbing on the > shroud. > > Shel > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html - ---------------------------------- Burgo Systems / Consulting E-Mail: Mark F. Burgo ( Mark F. Burgo http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.surfshop.net/users/mfburgo/pub Date: 09-Aug-99 Time: 13:30:40 This message was sent by XFMail On RedHat Linux 5.2 Burgo Systems / Consulting is happy to preload Linux on your new BS/C System, Factory Direct - ---------------------------------- == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:19:58 -0400 From: "Michael McCarthy" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap - -----Original Message----- From: Serian To: 80-96 FordList Date: Monday, August 09, 1999 12:19 PM Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap >Under pressure, the water itself has to get hotter in order to achieve >boiling, and thus it is able to transfer more heat under pressure to >the radiator without frothing out the overflow. > Great answer. Of course, it dissipates more heat to the air, through the radiator, if it isn't boiling out. In fact, one important issue would be how effectively the radiator dissipates the heat it receives in the form of hot water. the more heat it can dissipate the cooler the engine will run. If the radiator is ineffective in dissipating heat the engine will run hotter. Michael McCarthy Export, PA == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 14:34:22 -0400 From: Mike Sloane Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap There is something else to remember: the hotter an engine gets, the more efficient it is. So part of the job of the "coolant" is to circulate and keep the temperature of the block and head even and hot. Of course, if the engine gets too hot, damage to the lubricant and metal parts will occur, so the cooling system must maintain the highest possible temperature that the engine components can handle. All that is part of the design of the engine and associated system, and supposedly, the various components are combined to achieve that optimum temperature. Mike Michael McCarthy wrote: > -----Original Message----- > From: Serian > To: 80-96 FordList > Date: Monday, August 09, 1999 12:19 PM > Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap > > >Under pressure, the water itself has to get hotter in order to achieve > >boiling, and thus it is able to transfer more heat under pressure to > >the radiator without frothing out the overflow. > > > Great answer. Of course, it dissipates more heat to the air, through the > radiator, if it isn't boiling out. In fact, one important issue would be how > effectively the radiator dissipates the heat it receives in the form of hot > water. the more heat it can dissipate the cooler the engine will run. If the > radiator is ineffective in dissipating heat the engine will run hotter. > > Michael McCarthy > Export, PA > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html - -- - ------------ Mike Sloane Allamuchy NJ (msloane att.net) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 18:07:48 EDT From: Hitman6136 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash check your brake fluid level if both your paking brake light and abs light come on it means you have a low fluid level == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 19:43:18 -0400 From: Mike and Suzie Subject: FTE 80-96 - Overheating or false reading? I'd first like to say hello and thanks to everyone here that make this group such a great place to learn and exchange information. My truck is an '89 with an I-6 and the Mazda tranny and 75K on her. I've had her since mile 6 and now am facing a unique situation. This trucks temp gauge has only registered from dead left at start up to the beginning of the arc which shows the gauges range since day one. This is only about 3 or 4 widths of the needle. This weekend after a short trip the needle began approaching the N in normal. All of the other gauges are steady in their expected ranges. I have replaced the thermostat (the old one tested good) and have in my hands a new sending unit in anticipation of the day when I can find where it goes. Today a 5 mile trip showed same results, gauge much higher than before first incident, but no loss of power or hot smell. The upper radiator hose is hot so I assume the new stat is good. So, raise your hands if you think this lazy gauge has started to work properly after 10 years, or do I have something to worry about. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 20:24:10 -0400 From: S Spaulding Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze Careful, Blake. There is a difference between deionized water and distilled water. Deionized water is what you have to watch out for. Steve Blake Malkamaki wrote: > > >> But straight water conducts heat better than an > >> antifreeze mixture. Just don't use distilled water > >> as it is very corrosive. > > > >Distilled water is corrosive ? > > > > Yes distilled water is very corrosive. It is void of ions and minerals and > is therefore very "hungry" and will eat metal. If it is mixed with > antifreeze or cooling system cooling system corrosion inhibitor it is ok. > > Blake > Little Mountain > Concord, Ohio > Early Oil Well Historian > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/blake > Web site design http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://hitechdesign.com > Desktop Publishing service > "Society is safest when the criminals don't know who's armed." > "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject...." > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:05:16 -0400 From: "Kevin" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: axle code Well, its geared higher than I thought. I still want to replace my T-18 with a 5 speed. Thanks for the reply. Kevin > >Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 21:04:32 -0700 >From: Bob Kennedy >Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - axle code > >Code 18 between years 83-86 is a 3.08 gear ratio. > >Bob > > >Kevin wrote: > >> Hello, My rear axle code is 18...does anyone happen to know what ratio this >> is? I beleive it is pretty low, I will probably be changing it sometime to >> get better gas mileage, as I really don't need a truck geared quite so low. >> >> Thanks, >> Kevin >> > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:08:28 -0400 From: "Troy" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 302 V8 or 300 I-6? On 3 Aug 99, at 22:22, Blake Malkamaki wrote: >From people I have talked with who have had either engine, they seem to get >about the same milage. The six is nicer to work on cause you can get right >in there and sit next to it to work on it. It's the same case with my '84 F-150. Has quite a bit of room under the hood for me to climb on in. You might be a redneck if... You have a set of 16 matching salad bowls, and they all say 'Cool Whip' on the side' - Jeff Foxworthy Troy Williams ________________________________________________________ NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet. Shouldn't you? Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:08:28 -0400 From: "Troy" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 302 V8 or 300 I-6? On 2 Aug 99, at 20:41, Kyle McC. wrote: > In the next three months or so I am going to buy a Ford pickup >and wondering which is a better motor? It will be in the 80's to >early 90's range. I do not pull anything just throw camping gear in >the back and the motorcycle every now and then. So I am not >concerned about whether enough power just the best gas mileage and >reliabilty. Also if I ever want to in the future trick out the motor >which would be better? 302 or 300? Also the vehicle will be a Short >Box with four wheel drive. Just to throw that in there. Thanks for >any help. Kyle I have an '84 F-150 with a 302. I must say that the truck has enough get-up-and go for my liking, it has the power that it needs incase I do need to haul or pull something, and yes, it is pretty efficient as long as you have a gentle foot on the take-offs. You might be a redneck if... A tornado goes through your trailer park and makes it look neater. - Jeff Foxworthy Troy Williams ________________________________________________________ NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet. Shouldn't you? Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 21:14:39 MDT From: "DeseretMail" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Cooling ? Cont. I also had heard that we did want to use distilled water to avoid the scale build up. I have also heard that soft water is better then regular water, both of these made sense to me with my experience in bathrooms, fish tanks, and other uses around my home. The question I have is on my 92 E-350/Club Wagon extended, that I bought last week, I noticed some holes in the top of the radiator. No signs of scale build up, but some rust. It appears that the top of the radiator is being eaten up from the inside. Is this rust? I have had scale build up before, but not holes in a radiator top. What is the cause, and how bad is likely to be in other parts of the radiator/cooling system. Kris 92 E-350/Club Wagon 143k/mi == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 21:17:18 MDT From: "DeseretMail" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Cat Back 351 I just took my first trip in my 92 E-350, with a 351 and 4 spd eod. I averaged 13.6 mpg, I was hoping for better. Does anyone have an idea what a Cat back will add real world in driveability and MPG to this setup. Kris == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 21:26:44 MDT From: "DeseretMail" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Cruise Control I just bought a 92 E-350 and the cruies is dead. The owner told me that it was a vacuum problem, my mechanic looked quickly, and said that the vacuum and electricity were good. I checked the steering wheel switches and they are working as far as I can tell. My mechanic did not have enough time to finish it before we took it on our first trip from Alpine UT to Turlock Ca (Near Modesto Ca of American Graffiti fame.) Driving with out cruise was a pit. Going back I am concerned that a Nevada Hiway Patrol might notice before I do that this bugger is pegged. I can not afford a ticket right now. Some questions, from what I can see there is no vacuum for this Crusie control set-up. SO that leaves only three other areas, (1) the cable going to the throttle is broken, (2) the Cruise module is out, (3) the wires between either the steering wheel or the fuse panel are broken. Does anyone have an idea which is most likely, or how to troubleshoot to determine the correct component. Kris Alpine Ut 92 E-350 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 23:37:34 -0500 From: Mike Persell Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 302 V8 or 300 I-6? Troy wrote: > > I have an '84 F-150 with a 302. I must say that the truck has > enough get-up-and go for my liking, it has the power that it needs > incase I do need to haul or pull something, and yes, it is pretty > efficient as long as you have a gentle foot on the take-offs. I have an 85 F-150 and i completely agree with Troy. I'm in no hurry to buy a newer truck and would probably spend the money to rebuild the 85. Mike == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 23:14:56 -0700 From: redmist mb.sympatico.ca Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash Hitman6136 aol.com wrote: > > check your brake fluid level if both your paking brake light and abs light > come on it means you have a low fluid level > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html Thanks. Actually, my father was in from out of town with his F350 crew cab last week and one thing he mentioned was that I should top up my brake fluid. It was at or very close to the max line, but I went out and bought some brake fluid. When this happened, I checked the fluid level, and it looked about the same. I could've sworn I topped it up after buying the fluid, but I guessed I hadn't. I went over to the shelf and sure enough, the seal was off. I had topped it up. I did so again, and it hasn't come back on. There is some damp areas on the frame around the drivers side front whhel well, but I though this was probably a leaky power steering pump or something. Maybe I should look further, eh? I'll definitely keep an eye on it now. Thanks again... Shel ~:O) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 23:14:56 -0700 From: redmist mb.sympatico.ca Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - ABS/Brake light on dash Hitman6136 aol.com wrote: > > check your brake fluid level if both your paking brake light and abs light > come on it means you have a low fluid level > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html Thanks. Actually, my father was in from out of town with his F350 crew cab last week and one thing he mentioned was that I should top up my brake fluid. It was at or very close to the max line, but I went out and bought some brake fluid. When this happened, I checked the fluid level, and it looked about the same. I could've sworn I topped it up after buying the fluid, but I guessed I hadn't. I went over to the shelf and sure enough, the seal was off. I had topped it up. I did so again, and it hasn't come back on. There is some damp areas on the frame around the drivers side front whhel well, but I though this was probably a leaky power steering pump or something. Maybe I should look further, eh? I'll definitely keep an eye on it now. Thanks again... Shel ~:O) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 02:24:30 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - water and antifreeze >Careful, Blake. There is a difference between deionized water and >distilled water. Deionized water is what you have to watch out for. > >Steve > Distilled water has no minerals and is therefore hungry to eat up more. Condensate from a steam engine is very corrosive to return to feedwater tanks and boilers unless it is treated. Blake Little Mountain Concord, Ohio Early Oil Well Historian http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/blake Web site design http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://hitechdesign.com Desktop Publishing service "Society is safest when the criminals don't know who's armed." "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject...." == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 02:31:58 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Remember the radiator cap >There is something else to remember: the hotter an engine gets, the more >efficient it is. So part of the job of the "coolant" is to circulate and keep >the temperature of the block and head even and hot. Of course, if the engine >gets too hot, damage to the lubricant and metal parts will occur, so the >cooling >system must maintain the highest possible temperature that the engine >components >can handle. All that is part of the design of the engine and associated >system, >and supposedly, the various components are combined to achieve that optimum >temperature. > >Mike > For this reason Rumely Oil Pull tractors were oil cooled. Their temperature.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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