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In this issue:

RE: FTE 80-96 - 96 f-150 fuel distribution problem
Re: FTE 80-96 - '84 F-150 Carb problems.
FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd
Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
FW: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd
FW: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
FTE 80-96 - hesitation
Re: FTE 80-96 - hesitation
FTE 80-96 - TOYOTA LIST ... OFF TOPIC
Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
Re: FTE 80-96 - hesitation
RE: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
RE: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
Re: FTE 80-96 - hesitation
Re: FW: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd
Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?
FTE 80-96 - Questions for you'se knowledgable folks

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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:10:20 -0600
From: "David Anderson (EUS)"
Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - 96 f-150 fuel distribution problem

>>>> My 1996 f-150 has start problem with engine hot using front gas tank.
"Check engine" light constant only with front tank (reset codes
weekly)......>>>>

Call your Ford dealer with your VIN on this common cross tank fuel flow
problem. There is a TSB or maybe even a recall covering this. Has to do
with the tank selector valve and check valves. Good news that the codes
are only with the front tank. Fix your front tank cross flow problem and
your codes are probably fixed too. What codes are you getting?

David Anderson

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Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:43:02 -0500
From: flagship worldnet.att.net
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - '84 F-150 Carb problems.

Troy,

I don't have any experience with ford carberetted engines but I had
early model dodges. It doesn't sound like the engine is being choked
out but in fact is to lean. When you depress the gas pedal on a cold
engine the choke should close which also activates the fast idle cam.
It should close the butterfly completely. As soon as the engine starts,
vacuum through the choke pull off opens the choke about a quarter inch
or so while still leaving the throttle on the fast idle. If yours is out
of adjustment and pulls it open a little to far, the engine will die.
Depressing the gas pedal again will close the choke and start the
process again. This is easy to watch by having a friend start it while
you watch with the air cleaner cover off. The linkage adjusts by
bending the connection to shorten or lengthen the throw. That's how it
works on earlier Chryslers anyway. Usually the choke pulloff (Or choke
vacuum diaphram) fails by not opening at all in which case you get lots
of black smoke until the engine heat opens the choke.. Hope this
helps....




Troy wrote:
>
> On 14 Nov 99, at 21:06, Michael McCarthy wrote:
>
> >The fast idle after start is normal. What is actually happening is that the
> >computer is checking out the system by advancing the timing on startup. It
> >isn't a carb problem. Turning off the key and restarting the truck is used
> >to eliminate the fast idle start up when checking the computer and is also
> >normal.
>
> I know the fast idle is normal. In fact, I want it to fast idle when I
> start it. The problem is, after the first start it will fast idle for a few
> seconds, and then it chokes itself out. The RPMs drop and the
> engine dies a couple seconds later. I have to press the gas to the
> floor once again, release, and then hit the key in order to get it
> started again. Then it'll fast idle like a normal vehicle should.
>
> >The hesitation seems to be a problem that a lot of us are dealing with in
> >varying degrees. I screwed around with my carb for a long time only to
> >discover that I had a problem with the emission control system. Actually,
> >several problems. Stuck EGR valve, vacuum leaks and bad valves in the heated
> >air intake system. Maybe checking on other things instead of sticking with
> >the carb is the next step.
>
> Thanks for the idea. I did notice the truck needs a pre-heater hose,
> that might have a little something to do with it. I will also try
> replacing the vacuum lines this weekend. I don't know if it's been
> done, and who knows, some might be cracked, etc. I'll give that a
> shot this weekend and see how it does the following week.
>
> I'm looking for more suggestions to try. Thanks.
>
> You might be a redneck if... Your pocket knife often doubles as
> a toothpick. - Jeff Foxworthy
>
> Troy Williams
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:35:36 -0700
From: Fred Moreno
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Okay guys, I am starting to get just a little too much of this caca !!!!
When I follow the instructions to be removed from their list, guess what,
its not possible for them to receive my notice.
The temptation to fight fire with fire is starting to look good, suggestions
please and note that I understand Ford computers and systems pretty well ( I
believe) but all this internet/email stuff I have not had the time to learn
fluently - still struggling to finish my undergrade degree in Physics and
work full time.

Sorry for the bitchin' and moaning, but this is getting ridiculous.

Phred
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:17:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Creston Dempsey
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd

I have a 94 full size bronco and I was able to turn on
my 4wd when I was in drive the other day. I have the
automatic push button type. The four wheel drive still
works but I dont know anything about my system and I
dont have an owners manual.
any kind of help with this would be great and thanks
in advance.

Creston
Hilton Head, SC
94 Full-Size Bronco XLT


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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:26:07 -0800
From: Mike Hughes
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Hi Phred :)
I've run into this kind of harassment before. I put together a little
script that sent 100's of thousands of e-mails to the offender. It worked
pretty good - I totally overwhelmed their mail server. They were not able
to send out any spam until I stopped. As a matter of fact, they begged me
to stop sending them e-mail! Let me know if you would like me to send you
a similar script.
- -- Mike H.

At 10:35 AM 11/17/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Okay guys, I am starting to get just a little too much of this caca !!!!
>When I follow the instructions to be removed from their list, guess what,
>its not possible for them to receive my notice.
>The temptation to fight fire with fire is starting to look good, suggestions
>please and note that I understand Ford computers and systems pretty well ( I
>believe) but all this internet/email stuff I have not had the time to learn
>fluently - still struggling to finish my undergrade degree in Physics and
>work full time.
>
>Sorry for the bitchin' and moaning, but this is getting ridiculous.
>
>Phred
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>
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 12:35:06 -0600
From: "Sartorius, Rob C."
Subject: FW: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd

Why did this come to me at sartrc integris-health.com???????

- -----Original Message-----
From: Creston Dempsey [mailto:bigcool17 yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 12:18 PM
To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd


I have a 94 full size bronco and I was able to turn on
my 4wd when I was in drive the other day. I have the
automatic push button type. The four wheel drive still
works but I dont know anything about my system and I
dont have an owners manual.
any kind of help with this would be great and thanks
in advance.

Creston
Hilton Head, SC
94 Full-Size Bronco XLT


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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 12:35:59 -0600
From: "Sartorius, Rob C."
Subject: FW: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Why am I getting this stuff at sartrc integris-health.com

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From: Fred Moreno [mailto:fmoreno dualcurve.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 11:36 AM
To: '80-96-list ford-trucks.com'
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?


Okay guys, I am starting to get just a little too much of this caca !!!!
When I follow the instructions to be removed from their list, guess what,
its not possible for them to receive my notice.
The temptation to fight fire with fire is starting to look good, suggestions
please and note that I understand Ford computers and systems pretty well ( I
believe) but all this internet/email stuff I have not had the time to learn
fluently - still struggling to finish my undergrade degree in Physics and
work full time.

Sorry for the bitchin' and moaning, but this is getting ridiculous.

Phred
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:38:38 EST
From: SlamedF150 aol.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - hesitation

87 f-150 302 tp

can any one tell me what my hesitation problem could be. i recently put a
tune up on it and i made sure the timing was right. some one told me it was
the throttle positing sensor. if it is, how can i check it to make sure it is
bad. if i play with the throttle it runs better

i need help ASAP
Chris
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:35:52 -0600
From: Andy Norris
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - hesitation

At 04:38 PM 11/17/99 -0500, you wrote:
>87 f-150 302 tp
>
>can any one tell me what my hesitation problem could be. i recently put a
>tune up on it and i made sure the timing was right. some one told me it was
>the throttle positing sensor. if it is, how can i check it to make sure it is
>bad. if i play with the throttle it runs better
>
>i need help ASAP
>Chris
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When I had such a bad hesitation problem (89 f250 351 v8), I finally took
it to a garage and told them to check the codes (if you're getting a check
engine light). It was VERY FRUSTRATING. When they told me what it was, I
just let them replace it. Sort of the "finders keepers" deal. But it did
send a code to the computer, and that's how I knew for sure.

Good luck.

Andy

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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:38:12 -0600
From: Andy Norris
Subject: FTE 80-96 - TOYOTA LIST ... OFF TOPIC

Can anyone steer me to a good Toyota discussion list? Preferably one that
deals with Camries from the late 80's? I know there's got to be one with so
many of the things driving around all over the place.

Thanks,

Andy
'89 f250
'88 camry

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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 15:38:05 PST
From: "ken haley"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Phred,

I hear ya. Spam and spammers suck. I've found no cure other than set
preferences to immediately trash all e-mails received from un-authorized
addresses. Only my closest compatriots get my real e-mail address.

Undergrad in physics, eh? Good for you! I went to work for the gove right
out of college with a PHuD in physics, but I can't tell ya what I did unless
I killed ya afterwards. Still, Ken Payne does a pretty good job of dealing
with spammers. Kudos, Ken.

With software now available to track spammers (Ken found the home address,
remember?) look for more prosecutions to slow the jerks some. Now, if I
could just get *$%*(^$#% telemarketers to stop calling when I'm relaxing on
the throne....

By the way, I'm working on undergrad degree #3--Human Learning, K-8. I wanna
go to kindergarten when I grow up. Come to think of it, rebuilding a Ford
truck would make a wonderful theme for say, a 6th grade physics class.
Hmmm???

Ken


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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 15:41:36 PST
From: "ken haley"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Mike,

The reciprocal of spam? What a concept!!! I love it! May I have such a
script, too?

Ken



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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 18:46:38 EST
From: SlamedF150 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - hesitation

IM not down with all this code stuff can u tell me what it consists of. and
what codes should i be filmilar with

Chris
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:57:51 -0700
From: "Giddens, Scott"
Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Could I have some more Spam about Spam? Is this the Internet's version of a
Monte Python skit?

Spam: (verb) Unwanted and unsolicited email or otherwise useless
information. Such as postings about Spam.

LMAO,
Scott
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 18:00:39 -0600
From: "Moore, Jimmy"
Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

I had no idea that there were Physicists on here. I received only a Minor
in Physics, but I have my BS in Chemistry. I am now working for a BioTech
company in OKC. I will start on my PhD work next August.

Jim
'81 F-150 300 I6

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From: ken haley [mailto:teacherdad hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 5:38 PM
To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?


Phred,

I hear ya. Spam and spammers suck. I've found no cure other than set
preferences to immediately trash all e-mails received from un-authorized
addresses. Only my closest compatriots get my real e-mail address.

Undergrad in physics, eh? Good for you! I went to work for the gove right
out of college with a PHuD in physics, but I can't tell ya what I did unless

I killed ya afterwards. Still, Ken Payne does a pretty good job of dealing
with spammers. Kudos, Ken.

With software now available to track spammers (Ken found the home address,
remember?) look for more prosecutions to slow the jerks some. Now, if I
could just get *$%*(^$#% telemarketers to stop calling when I'm relaxing on
the throne....

By the way, I'm working on undergrad degree #3--Human Learning, K-8. I wanna

go to kindergarten when I grow up. Come to think of it, rebuilding a Ford
truck would make a wonderful theme for say, a 6th grade physics class.
Hmmm???

Ken


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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 18:39:31 -0600
From: Andy Norris
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - hesitation

That's why I took it to a garage... I wasn't familiar with codes, either.
But I knew something was up when the "CHECK ENGINE" light came on... Means
there's some messages being stored by the computer. Best thing to do if you
don't want to buy a scanner or don't have time to figure out how to get the
codes otherwise is to take it in, preferably pretty soon after the check
engine light is coming on. The fellas at the garage should then be able to
call you up while you work and let you know what they found.

Good luck, if I knew anymore I'd tell you,

Andy


At 06:46 PM 11/17/99 -0500, you wrote:
>IM not down with all this code stuff can u tell me what it consists of. and
>what codes should i be filmilar with
>
>Chris
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 19:38:19 -0400
From: joe delaurentis
Subject: Re: FW: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd

Rob,
hi , I have a 92 Bronco...so for your question, the Bronco can be shifted
into 4wd High up to speeds of 45mph..and to shift into 4wd low you need to
be in neutral
to get it to engage
Joe

"Sartorius, Rob C." wrote:

> Why did this come to me at sartrc integris-health.com???????
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Creston Dempsey [mailto:bigcool17 yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 12:18 PM
> To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: FTE 80-96 - Bronco 4wd
>
> I have a 94 full size bronco and I was able to turn on
> my 4wd when I was in drive the other day. I have the
> automatic push button type. The four wheel drive still
> works but I dont know anything about my system and I
> dont have an owners manual.
> any kind of help with this would be great and thanks
> in advance.
>
> Creston
> Hilton Head, SC
> 94 Full-Size Bronco XLT
>
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Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 21:32:23 -0500
From: flagship worldnet.att.net
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

Fred,

NEVER respond to them to remove you from the list. Even if it's an
above board company and they do remove you from their list, you have now
confirmed you have a valid email address and you read your mail which
makes it easier to resell the list. Just hit delete.

Fred Moreno wrote:
>
> Okay guys, I am starting to get just a little too much of this caca !!!!
> When I follow the instructions to be removed from their list, guess what,
> its not possible for them to receive my notice.
> The temptation to fight fire with fire is starting to look good, suggestions
> please and note that I understand Ford computers and systems pretty well ( I
> believe) but all this internet/email stuff I have not had the time to learn
> fluently - still struggling to finish my undergrade degree in Physics and
> work full time.
>
> Sorry for the bitchin' and moaning, but this is getting ridiculous.
>
> Phred
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 21:37:39 EST
From: FLR150 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Spam anyone?

I would like a copy of this script also...
Later
Wayne Foy
'94 Flareside SC
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 22:33:13 -0800
From: "BIGDOG"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Questions for you'se knowledgable folks

Hi all,

I have a couple of questions for ya'll. I am a frequent lurker as I
usually have no valuable input usually, but like to see what people are
doing and fixing on their Fords.

Anyway, here goes:

1. Has anyone with a single battery added a second one? My 89 F-350 would
like a second. I have heard that it's easy, but I went to find a second
factory tray today and the diesels have a traditional aircleaner on top of
the engine. I was told that the factory optional second battery and the
second one on the diesels have a relocation bracket for the overflow/wiper
bottle combo. I don't know how that would work as my airbox is RIGHT behind
the bottle, which is where the battery would be. I have a few other
options: A) a spiral cell/gell cell with a battery buddy B)put the second
battery in the bed as I have a canopy, and the gell cells don't need a vent
C) Get a stinger 1000. This is made for guys with 5000 watt stereos and is
a dry cell w/1000 CCA.
Any ideas fellas? I had a second battery on my last truck (a '73 F-250)
and it saved my ass a couple of times.

2. I just had my passenger side power window stop working. It's not the
switch, because the switch shows a draw on the factory volt meter. (I plan
on verifying the switch by trying the passenger side switch tomorrow AM) My
question is this: What is the "common" problem if any with Fords of this
era. If the volt meter is any indication, it is bound up. What I mean is....

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