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80-96-list-digest Saturday, October 9 1999 Volume 03 : Number 283



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Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1980-1996 Trucks and Vans
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In this issue:

Re: FTE 80-96 - help needed
Re: [FTE 80-96 - heater switch]
Re: FTE 80-96 - Crackling
FTE 80-96 - Temp swings and body creak
FTE 80-96 - noisy belts
Re: FTE 80-96 - heater switch
FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming
Re: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts
Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming
RE: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming
Re: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts
Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming
Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming
Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming
FTE 80-96 - Howling

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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 06:39:47 -0500
From: bg
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - help needed

There is a foxhunters on line (FOL) mailing list and another more generic hores
forum/digest that my wife gets. Email her bgarrett uab.campuscw.net
bg

Scottie Schmidt wrote:

> Hi,
> Sorry this is off topic but, I was wondering if anyone new of a general
> horse and or farm related mail digest just like this one? I am especially
> looking for a horse one, but a farm one would be great to Thanks in advance.
> Thanks,
> Scottie Schmidt JR.
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Date: 8 Oct 99 07:36:33 PDT
From: William Berninghausen
Subject: Re: [FTE 80-96 - heater switch]

"Phil / Debi" wrote:
> My 91 F150 heater blower only works when switched to high, the previous=

> owner said he replaced the switch to try and fix it and it still only w=
orks
> on high. Is there something else that I can check? Im assuming that sin=
ce
> the blower is working that the problem isn't with it, right?
> =

> Phil Beattie
> 66 F100
> 79 F250 4x4
> 91 F150 4x4
> www.geocities.com/imstobu
> =

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Look in the wiring diagram for a resistance circuit in line with the swit=
ch. =

Most vehicles use a resistor combination to get the low and medium speeds=

while high speed is 12VDC straight through. It's probably a broken wire/=
loose
connector/corroded connection involving the resistors.

Bill in Portland

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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 07:53:49 PDT
From: "Christopher Worley"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Crackling

it does it while the truck is still running i.e. stopped at a stop sign. Not
while in park.


>From: "Michael McCarthy"
>Reply-To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
>To:
>Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Crackling
>Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 03:47:23 -0400
>
>Catalytic converter or exhaust cooling?
>
>Michael McCarthy
>Export, PA
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Christopher Worley
>To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
>Date: Friday, October 08, 1999 12:01 AM
>Subject: FTE 80-96 - Crackling
>
>
> >I have a '93 Ford F-150, 351. I seem to get a crackling noise underneath
>the
> >front floor pan when stopping after highway driving, can anyone help.
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 11:17:19 EDT
From: Bzysignl aol.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Temp swings and body creak

My 95 F-250 Temp gauge swings to about 5/8 hot everytime I get into the pedal. Swings right back again afterward to 7/16. I'm not used to such a dynamic temperature profile. Any ideas?

Also, I have a VERY creaky truck. Slow speed turns and it's like an old house. What should I check?
It's got 119,000 miles, 3,000 of which are mine. Was a fleet truck.

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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 12:12:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: Victor L Moran
Subject: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts

hello all,
One of my aerostar's belts is making alot of squealing noise.
It's the belt connected to the power steering pump. The power
steering pump also makes noise when I am turning and I have my foot on the
accerlator.
The belts squeal only happens when it is cold out.
Does anyone know what it means to have a belt that squeals when it
is cold?
Victor.

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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 12:39:13 -0700
From: "Jamie"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - heater switch

The problem is the resistor on your heater, it will have to be changed.
When they are burnt out they only work on high

Jamie Cain
90 F250 4x4

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Phil / Debi
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 6:53 PM
Subject: FTE 80-96 - heater switch


> My 91 F150 heater blower only works when switched to high, the previous
> owner said he replaced the switch to try and fix it and it still only
works
> on high. Is there something else that I can check? Im assuming that since
> the blower is working that the problem isn't with it, right?
>
> Phil Beattie
> 66 F100
> 79 F250 4x4
> 91 F150 4x4
> www.geocities.com/imstobu
>
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:06:06 -0700
From: "Gerald L. Hinkle Jr. CPA"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

Hey list people, I recently ordered a suspension system for my truck, it
will raise the truck approx 4". I would like to measure, somehow, where my
headlights are aimed prior to installation. If I can establish where they
are aimed now then I can compare that to post installation and adjust
accordingly. How in the heck do I mark or measure the existing setup? The
next question is (you guessed it) how do I make the headlight adjustment?

I expect to complete installation in time for the Baja 1000. I will let
you guys know how it went. Will any of you list dudes be at the Baja 1000?

Jerry Hinkle Jr. CPA
"RULEMAKER" 94 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4
http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1994_f350_1.html
"LTS-ROK" 80 JEEP CJ-5
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 16:22:18 -0700
From: "Kevin Crandall"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts

Belt could use tightening. The squealing noise you hear is the belt
slipping. When the belt heats up it usually will stop. Readjust the belt.

Kevin
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Victor L Moran
To:
Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 9:12 AM
Subject: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts


> hello all,
> One of my aerostar's belts is making alot of squealing noise.
> It's the belt connected to the power steering pump. The power
> steering pump also makes noise when I am turning and I have my foot on the
> accerlator.
> The belts squeal only happens when it is cold out.
> Does anyone know what it means to have a belt that squeals when it
> is cold?
> Victor.
>
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 16:28:49 -0700
From: "Kevin Crandall"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

At night find a wall and park about 25 feet away with the head lights on.
Mark the place you parked the truck and also mark where the lights are
shinning. After you install the lift, park in the exact same spot with the
lights on and adjust them to the spot you marked the lights prior. I would
think that should work. Good luck.

Kevin

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Gerald L. Hinkle Jr. CPA
To: ford trucks
Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 3:06 PM
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming


> Hey list people, I recently ordered a suspension system for my truck, it
> will raise the truck approx 4". I would like to measure, somehow, where
my
> headlights are aimed prior to installation. If I can establish where they
> are aimed now then I can compare that to post installation and adjust
> accordingly. How in the heck do I mark or measure the existing setup?
The
> next question is (you guessed it) how do I make the headlight adjustment?
>
> I expect to complete installation in time for the Baja 1000. I will let
> you guys know how it went. Will any of you list dudes be at the Baja
1000?
>
> Jerry Hinkle Jr. CPA
> "RULEMAKER" 94 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4
> http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1994_f350_1.html
> "LTS-ROK" 80 JEEP CJ-5
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 16:54:33 -0700
From: Eric Sneed
Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

Park the truck about 15 to 20 ft from a wall or similar, turn on lights and
mark were the center of each light shines on the wall. You should be able to
find a couple adjuster screws or allens near the headlight just inside the
trim

Eric S

-----Original Message-----
From: Gerald L. Hinkle Jr. CPA [SMTP:2hinkles sprynet.com]
Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 3:06 PM
To: ford trucks
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

Hey list people, I recently ordered a suspension system for my
truck, it
will raise the truck approx 4". I would like to measure, somehow,
where my
headlights are aimed prior to installation. If I can establish
where they
are aimed now then I can compare that to post installation and
adjust
accordingly. How in the heck do I mark or measure the existing
setup? The
next question is (you guessed it) how do I make the headlight
adjustment?

I expect to complete installation in time for the Baja 1000. I will
let
you guys know how it went. Will any of you list dudes be at the
Baja 1000?

Jerry Hinkle Jr. CPA
"RULEMAKER" 94 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4
http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1994_f350_1.html
"LTS-ROK" 80 JEEP CJ-5
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 19:32:55 -0500
From: "Dennis Thompson"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Victor L Moran
To:
Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 11:12 AM
Subject: FTE 80-96 - noisy belts


> hello all,
> One of my aerostar's belts is making alot of squealing noise.
> It's the belt connected to the power steering pump. The power
> steering pump also makes noise when I am turning and I have my foot on the
> accerlator.
> The belts squeal only happens when it is cold out.
> Does anyone know what it means to have a belt that squeals when it
> is cold?
> Victor.

Time to change the belt....

SPECTRE

"The TV business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway
where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There's also a
negative side." Hunter S. Thompson




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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 20:10:51 PDT
From: "ken haley"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

Measure your before lift and after lift front bumper hieght, and raise your
aiming marks on the wall by that amount. Otherwise, the headlights will be
aimed at the ground instead of down the road. If you raise both ends the
same amount you shouldn't even need to mess with headlight adjustment,
anyway.

Ken

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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 20:38:36 -0700
From: Bob Kennedy
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

I used my garage door and a piece of chalk. Marked old sight, adjusted to same
after lift.
Adjustment screws are just outside headlight retaining ring. You should see
indentations in the headlight trim for access to adjust.

Bob


"Gerald L. Hinkle Jr. CPA" wrote:

> Hey list people, I recently ordered a suspension system for my truck, it
> will raise the truck approx 4". I would like to measure, somehow, where my
> headlights are aimed prior to installation. If I can establish where they
> are aimed now then I can compare that to post installation and adjust
> accordingly. How in the heck do I mark or measure the existing setup? The
> next question is (you guessed it) how do I make the headlight adjustment?
>
> I expect to complete installation in time for the Baja 1000. I will let
> you guys know how it went. Will any of you list dudes be at the Baja 1000?
>
> Jerry Hinkle Jr. CPA
> "RULEMAKER" 94 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4
> http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1994_f350_1.html
> "LTS-ROK" 80 JEEP CJ-5
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Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 00:40:15 -0500
From: Blake Malkamaki
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Headlight aiming

>Measure your before lift and after lift front bumper hieght, and raise your
>aiming marks on the wall by that amount. Otherwise, the headlights will be
>aimed at the ground instead of down the road. If you raise both ends the
>same amount you shouldn't even need to mess with headlight adjustment,
>anyway.
>

I doubt you will need to adjust them at all as the angle with the road will
remain the same as long as you lift the front the same amount as the rear.


Blake
Little Mountain
Concord, Ohio
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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 22:33:15 -0700
From: "J.S.H."
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Howling

>Is it more of a "wind" like howling, or a mechanical one?

The howl seems seems drivetrain related,but it is not a metel on metal
type grinding noise.

>Does it only start from a certain speed?

Usualy after setting for a while it will howl and then quiet down.Or it
will howl all the way to work,but not at all on the way home.....

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