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To: 80-96-list-digest Subject: 80-96-list-digest V3 #278 Reply-To: 80-96-list Sender: owner-80-96-list-digest Errors-To: owner-80-96-list-digest Precedence: bulk 80-96-list-digest Monday, October 4 1999 Volume 03 : Number 278 ======================================================================= 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 - Stumbling engine on hills FTE 80-96 - Re: New Topic - Headlight problems Re: FTE 80-96 - Inop Fuel gauges Re: FTE 80-96 - Inop Fuel gauges Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! Re: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems Re: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems Re: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! FTE 80-96 - How to search archives? Re: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem RE: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem FTE 80-96 - Tach. Hook-up? Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! Re: FTE 80-96 - Stumbling engine on hills FTE 80-96 - Re: 1986 F-150 Independent to Straight Axle? Re: FTE 80-96 - Stumbling engine on hills ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 3 Oct 1999 06:19:55 -0700 From: "Paul Laughlin" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Stumbling engine on hills Paul M Radecki wrote: > Speculation: fuel pressure regulator? Maybe injectors, but > wouldn't a clog inhibit power all the time? Maybe clogged muffler or > cats, but same objection holds. Does anyone know of a way (short of > buying a remote-mount fuel pressure gauge $$$) to check the fuel pressure > at the rail while the truck is being driven? You have probably already been there, but; fuel filter? Paul in Portland OR == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 07:30:03 -0700 From: Ken Justice Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: New Topic - Headlight problems Hello, The headlights on my '96 F150 have recently started to not turn on when I pull out the knob on the switch. But if I move the directional lever or flash the brights, they will turn on. On the other hand, if I push the directional lever down for the brights, the lights go out (parking lights stay on). Has anyone experienced this? I'm wondering if I just need to replace the light switch or if there is a component in the steering column that needs replacing? Or both? If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Thanks! Ken Justice Discover the Working Mat! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.workingmat.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:04:48 -0500 From: "Stephen W.Hansen" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Inop Fuel gauges Yea, I'd been thinking of replacing the switch for a year now... but it worked ok, so..... Dad's 90 had problems with dead batteries, he found that the actual switch (not the lock) was causing his rear fuel pump to stay running. He replaced it and all is good now, that's why I was suspecting the switch. Yesterday, while driving home the fuel gauges starting moving up to full again. Either 1) I have a self healing truck 2) I'll never have to buy gas again 3) more things to think about This doesn't go along with the suggestions you sent, and the hardest thing to fix is something that isn't broken. (12 years of working on aircraft) Any other suggestions/ideas? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 14:57:04 -0500 From: Jim Cannon Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Inop Fuel gauges At 11:04 03/10/99 -0500, you wrote: >Yea, I'd been thinking of replacing the switch for a year now... but it >worked ok, so..... Dad's 90 had problems with dead batteries, he found that >the actual switch (not the lock) was causing his rear fuel pump to stay >running. He replaced it and all is good now, that's why I was suspecting the >switch. >Yesterday, while driving home the fuel gauges starting moving up to full >again. Either >1) I have a self healing truck >2) I'll never have to buy gas again >3) more things to think about >This doesn't go along with the suggestions you sent, and the hardest thing >to fix is something that isn't broken. (12 years of working on aircraft) >Any other suggestions/ideas? Yea, when things won't stay broke, it's hard to fix them. I'd say check for a loose connection at the back of the fuel selector switch in the dash. I can't think of anything else right now. 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 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 16:31:48 EDT From: FLR150 Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! Ed, Does your truck have Massair? If the Massair sensor is clogged or gone bad it will cause this symptom. Later Wayne Foy '94 Flareside SC == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 14:28:42 -0700 From: Bob Kennedy Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! He's got an '86... Bob FLR150 > Ed, > Does your truck have Massair? If the Massair sensor is clogged or gone bad it > will cause this symptom. > > Later > Wayne Foy > '94 Flareside SC > == 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: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 18:03:51 -0400 From: Mike Sloane Subject: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems I have an '83 F25 with the big straight 6, and it has always served me well. Just recently, I have had two problems which I don't think are related. 1) The right headlight blinks on and off on the low beam, on the high beam it is OK. The socket on the back of the lamp is very loose, so I think I will just replace the socket and see what happens. 2) Much more vexing is the fact that sometimes it starts, and sometimes it won't. When it runs, it runs fine. But other times, the starter turns the engine over, but it won't fire. When I pull the air cleaner, there is no fuel in the carburetor, so my first guess is the fuel pump (this truck has only one tank). But I never heard of a fuel pump being intermittent - they usually either work or they don't. The truck is stranded at a local service station, and the mechanic has given up on it. I tried to start it this afternoon, but no luck. So I am going to have it towed back here and see what I can find out. Any suggestions? Mike - -- - ------------ Mike Sloane Allamuchy NJ (msloane == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:21:18 -0500 From: "Edward Saunders" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! How do you tell if it has Massair? Thanks, - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 3:31 PM Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! > > Ed, > Does your truck have Massair? If the Massair sensor is clogged or gone bad it > will cause this symptom. > > Later > Wayne Foy > '94 Flareside SC > == 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: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 15:47:18 -0700 From: "Radoje Spasojevic" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! There will be an extra sensor between the throttle body and the air filter. Unless you have some serious custom work done you probably do NOT have mass-air on an '86. It was only found on '95+ Ford truck engines. Rade Spasojevic -- rspasoje http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.off -road. com /~2big/ http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thewowfactor.com/bigbroncos/detail.cfm?detailid=194 - -Rubicon Tested- - -----Original Message----- From: Edward Saunders To: 80-96-list Date: Sunday, October 03, 1999 3:20 PM Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! > How do you tell if it has Massair? >Thanks, > >----- Original Message ----- >From: >To: >Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 3:31 PM >Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! > > >> >> Ed, >> Does your truck have Massair? If the Massair sensor is clogged or gone bad >it >> will cause this symptom. >> >> Later >> Wayne Foy >> '94 Flareside SC >> == 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: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 18:37:22 EDT From: RQTHOMSON Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems Change the pump. I had the same problem with my 83, it would run fine, but if I left it off for only a few minutes & restarted it, it would run the fuel out of the carb & then die. After trying several other things I finally changed the pump & it's been running fine since. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 15:40:17 PDT From: "ken haley" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems '83 has a carb, doesn't it? If so, pull the fuel line from the carb, stick it in a container, and crank the engine over 1 or 2 revolutions. If anything comes out, it isn't the pump. My thinking is that maybe your float/valve assembly is not moving freely. Sometimes it sticks up, sometimes it sticks down. I've seen this before in motorcycles that were allowed to sit all winter with fuel in the bowls. Recently, a bud brought over a truck he had just installed a nearly new Performer carb on. No fuel was going into the carb, though he had fuel too the carb. The carb had been used to make 4-5 runs on the strip, then set on a shelf for 2 years. Since he has both hands in casts, he wanted me to install another carb for him. He told me to toss the old one. I pulled the cover off the carb and shot carb cleaner through all the jets and passages, then blew everything out with compressed air. I reassembled the carb, bolted on my truck, and it runs fine. Net, it doesn't take much to stop fuel flow at a float valve. A little piece of trash can close it off. Good luck. Ken 83 Bronco, in pieces (300, 5 spd, F150 2wd and A/C going in) 86 Mustang ragtop in pieces (Performer 302 going in, 3.8 coming out) 86 Mustang hatchback (460 Trick Flow, Nash 5 spd, 487 hp) 93 Mustang ragtop, 2.3, YAAAAAAWN ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 17:38:05 -0500 From: Jim Cannon Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - '83 F250 starting problems At 18:03 03/10/99 -0400, you wrote: >2) Much more vexing is the fact that sometimes it starts, and sometimes >it won't. When it runs, it runs fine. But other times, the starter turns >the engine over, but it won't fire. When I pull the air cleaner, there >is no fuel in the carburetor, so my first guess is the fuel pump (this >truck has only one tank). But I never heard of a fuel pump being >intermittent - they usually either work or they don't. The truck is >stranded at a local service station, and the mechanic has given up on >it. I tried to start it this afternoon, but no luck. So I am going to >have it towed back here and see what I can find out. When was the last time the carb was rebuilt, that you know of? Sounds like a sticking needle valve to me, on the float. Try going to the inlet of the carb and tapping it with the handle of a screwdriver to unstick it, then crank to start. Remember it will need to crank some to put fuel back up into carb. (I had my 1980 do this to me one night.) If that's the problem, get a rebuild kit and put the new neede valve and seat in. (You don't nee to fully rebuild the carb, if it is running well; just put in the few parts you need now and save the rest.) Mechanical fuel pumps are pretty cheap. If you are still running the original, I'd replace it anyway (or risk getting stranded somewhere when it fails). That could be your problem. Any chance of vapor lock? That and a weak fuel pump could do you in. Might need to shield the fuel line coming up the frame rail from cat converter or exhaust pipe. Did the mechanic who "has given up on it" check the fuel pump pressure? This is petty basic stuff. 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 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:45:43 -0500 From: "Edward Saunders" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! Ok, thanks. I don't have any major custom work done. It turned out to be the Fuel Pressure Regulator. Way to go Bob, you hit the nail right on the head. I still have the problem I had before but at least it runs. Thanks again everyone (especially Bob) Ed Saunders 86 F-150 302 - ----- Original Message ----- From: Radoje Spasojevic To: Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 5:47 PM Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! > > There will be an extra sensor between the throttle body and the air filter. > Unless you have some serious custom work done you probably do NOT have > mass-air on an '86. It was only found on '95+ Ford truck engines. > > Rade Spasojevic -- rspasoje > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.off -road. com /~2big/ > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thewowfactor.com/bigbroncos/detail.cfm?detailid=194 > -Rubicon Tested- > -----Original Message----- > From: Edward Saunders > To: 80-96-list > Date: Sunday, October 03, 1999 3:20 PM > Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! > > > > How do you tell if it has Massair? > >Thanks, > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: > >To: > >Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 3:31 PM > >Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! > > > > > >> > >> Ed, > >> Does your truck have Massair? If the Massair sensor is clogged or gone > bad > >it > >> will cause this symptom. > >> > >> Later > >> Wayne Foy > >> '94 Flareside SC > >> == 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 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 16:35:44 -0700 From: Scot Bohnenstiehl Subject: FTE 80-96 - How to search archives? How do you search the previous digests? I remember there used to be a archive button you could click on the web page and that would take you to a search page. The only thing there is now is a search page for searching what's on the website. Specifically, I'm looking for all information I can find on the Borg-Warner T-18 transmission that was offered in Ford trucks from 80-96. What I ultimately plan to do is rip out my E4OD (I've had bad luck) and put in a T-18. I know that sounds like a lot of work and it is but I got lots of time. The only problem is I can't locate a T-18 anywhere, remanufactured or not. Until then I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the T-18 and transmissions in general, and I've already learned a lot. Scot '93 F-150 300 I-6 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 18:51:31 -0700 From: "Pat Mack" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem Thanks Jim, Stock rear end, and wheels. One other tidbit I have the optional rear tank, and both tanks read incorrectly on the gauge. That should rule out the sender(s). Any idea how I would check the gauge???? - -- LT Patrick V Mack NPS Monterey,CA - ---------- >From: Jim Cannon >To: 80-96-list >Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem >Date: Sat, Oct 2, 1999, 6:11 PM > > At 08:30 02/10/99 -0700, you wrote: >>My 1985 F150(SWB) 2WD fuel gauge reads empty when there is approx. 10 >>gallons of fuel remaining, > > Bad sender in the tank, if your other guages seem to be indicating fairly > accurately (for Ford guages). > >>and I believe my speedometer is off by 5 mph. > > Not related to fuel guage. Is odometer also off by about 10%? If you have > oversize tires, that is the reason. You need to recalibrate speedo, or just > adjust your speed to compensate. > >>Anyone else have these problem or know how to fix them. Thanks > > Everyone with a Ford truck will have some form of the first problem at one > time or another. The second problem is not really a problem, just a > consequence of something you did. > > > 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 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 22:04:59 -0400 From: "Little, Ned" Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem You can rest assured that the most likely problem is both senders are bad. Ford Truck products of this vintage are notorious for the bad gas tank senders. I had to replace both in my tanks. - -----Original Message----- From: Pat Mack [mailto:patmack2 Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 9:52 PM To: 80-96-list Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem Thanks Jim, Stock rear end, and wheels. One other tidbit I have the optional rear tank, and both tanks read incorrectly on the gauge. That should rule out the sender(s). Any idea how I would check the gauge???? - -- LT Patrick V Mack NPS Monterey,CA - ---------- >From: Jim Cannon >To: 80-96-list >Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - 1985 F150 Fuel Guage Problem >Date: Sat, Oct 2, 1999, 6:11 PM > > At 08:30 02/10/99 -0700, you wrote: >>My 1985 F150(SWB) 2WD fuel gauge reads empty when there is approx. 10 >>gallons of fuel remaining, > > Bad sender in the tank, if your other guages seem to be indicating fairly > accurately (for Ford guages). > >>and I believe my speedometer is off by 5 mph. > > Not related to fuel guage. Is odometer also off by about 10%? If you have > oversize tires, that is the reason. You need to recalibrate speedo, or just > adjust your speed to compensate. > >>Anyone else have these problem or know how to fix them. Thanks > > Everyone with a Ford truck will have some form of the first problem at one > time or another. The second problem is not really a problem, just a > consequence of something you did. > > > 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: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 23:47:10 EDT From: CphgnCwby1 Subject: FTE 80-96 - Tach. Hook-up? hey guys, I just got a tach. off of a friends car, and it worked in his, so, i just disconected the wires. Well now that I am trying to stick it in my truck, I think it would have been smarter to label!!!! I need to know, where the wires hook-up: Here is what I know (or atleast think I do) GREEN: Tach. Side of Coil BLACK: Ground BLUE: Headlight Switch I have these wires left, can anybody help[ me!!! Red, Yellow, and White THANX == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 01:15:47 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - HELP!!!! >There will be an extra sensor between the throttle body and the air filter. >Unless you have some serious custom work done you probably do NOT have >mass-air on an '86. It was only found on '95+ Ford truck engines. > I think the earlier ones sold in California had it. Blake Little Mountain Concord, Ohio Early Oil Well Historian http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/oilwell 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 "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, 4 Oct 1999 01:12:50 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Stumbling engine on hills >Paul M Radecki wrote: >> Speculation: fuel pressure regulator? Maybe injectors, but >> wouldn't a clog inhibit power all the time? Maybe clogged muffler or >> cats, but same objection holds. Does anyone know of a way (short of >> buying a remote-mount fuel pressure gauge $$$) to check the fuel pressure >> at the rail while the truck is being driven? > > >You have probably already been there, but; fuel filter? It was replaced about a year ago, but I know it could need it again. I doubt if that is it as it is not consistantly bad. Tonight the problem has turned into a continous miss pulling up the 5 miles of hill from work. Then I stopped at a stoplight and it ran perfect after that. Very unusual. Blake Little Mountain Concord, Ohio Early Oil Well Historian http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://little-mountain.com/oilwell 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 "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, 4 Oct 1999 01:49:49 -0400 From: "Serian" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: 1986 F-150 Independent to Straight Axle? > Has anyone ever tried to convert from the independent coil > type suspension on 80's fords to the straight axle leaf spring type? The 80-86 F250 and F350 4x4 had this type of arrangement. Since Ford used the same frame and body for all F-series light trucks, I would guess that it is as simple as replacing the front end suspension and steering parts (heh ... assuming you are REALLY strong, and/or have a lot of strong friends). Ford *may* have used hordes of those obnoxious rivets as fasteners, so it may take some additional tools and a few hands full of grade 8 bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts in addition to the parts you are swapping..... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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