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To: 80-96-list-digest Subject: 80-96-list-digest V3 #330 Reply-To: 80-96-list Sender: owner-80-96-list-digest Errors-To: owner-80-96-list-digest Precedence: bulk 80-96-list-digest Tuesday, November 23 1999 Volume 03 : Number 330 ======================================================================= 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: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? FTE 80-96 - Re: Clunking Noise Re: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers Re: FTE 80-96 - ZF and M5OD gearing... Re: FTE 80-96 - Clunking Noise Re: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? Re: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: wrist pin and piston wall oiling Re: FTE 80-96 - New To List / Questions Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers Re: FTE 80-96 - Clunking Noise RE: FTE 80-96 - How much is too much mileage... RE: FTE 80-96 - Water Pump Re: FTE 80-96 - ZF and M5OD gearing... Re: FTE 80-96 - Clunking Noise ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:11:42 -0500 From: Rich Subject: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? Ok, I am kind of getting worried here. I have had my 96 f105 for about 2 months now, and when I look at the exhaust pipe, the inside is CLEAN, no soot no black ...nothing. But I see some greeninsh condensation come out of the pipe for about 5 minutes when first started. Oil is fine, coolant is fine. Maybe I am just being a little overcautius? It has the 302, and it has 78k on it. Plugs are ok, no stumbling or anything. Does anybody else have a 302, and have a clean pipe like I do? maybe they put a new exhaust on before i bought it? Any help that can ease my mind would be great! Rich == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:57:55 EST From: Dom379 Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Clunking Noise I have an '81 F-150 and have the same problem. I have checked it extensively changing many bushing and looking for loose nuts and bolts, but haven't been able to fix it. I took it to an alignment shop for the alignment and asked the guy there. He thought it is probably play in the radious arm bushings. Mine has been making hte noise for about 4 years and haven't had any more problems. I wouldn't really worry about it. Dominic '81 F-150 '89 351 4 speed '89 interior '85 running gear 8"lift 33" tires started life as a 2wd == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:45:41 -0500 From: "Matt Fitzsimmons" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? This is normal. I'm not sure what that green stuff is, but it has something to do with the coating on the inside of the exhaust system reacting to moisture in the exhaust. My '95 did the same thing until I installed a new exhaust system. - ----- Original Message ----- From: Rich To: Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 1:11 PM Subject: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? > Ok, I am kind of getting worried here. I have had my 96 f105 for > about 2 months now, and when I look at the exhaust pipe, the inside is > CLEAN, no soot no black ...nothing. But I see some greeninsh > condensation come out of the pipe for about 5 minutes when first > started. Oil is fine, coolant is fine. Maybe I am just being a little > overcautius? It has the 302, and it has 78k on it. Plugs are ok, no > stumbling or anything. Does anybody else have a 302, and have a clean > pipe like I do? maybe they put a new exhaust on before i bought it? > Any help that can ease my mind would be great! > Rich > == 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, 22 Nov 1999 13:27:26 PST From: "Michael Surette" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers Hello, I just had my exhaust manifolds replaced with headers. Although there weren't supposed to be any modifications needed for these headers, it turns out there was. The shop that put them on for me had to heat and bend the y-member until the headers fit properly. The problem is that low end acceleration has gone away, and the throttle has much more resistance than before the headers were installed. At speed, it seems to be coasting along and the engine feels like it is barely working while moving the truck along at 55 mph. That part is great, but what could be the problem with the acceleration? I have a 96' F150 with the 302. Any input is appreciated before I have to take it to the dealership to look at. Bud S. ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:31:56 -0700 From: Fred Moreno Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - ZF and M5OD gearing... Otay, I just finished reading about 100 emails that have accumulated since I've been absent from work since last Wednesday - vacation time to earn more money if you know what I mean... I will look into the Ford Bible for 1995 and see if the ZF and the Mazda are both a one piece tranny. But I can tell you the Mazda has an internal clutch slave cylinder such that the tranny has to be slid back in order to access it (Let me have 5 minutes with that designer !!!). I'll bet you a dollar to a donut that the ZF has the external clutch slave cylinder. Can the ZF bolt up and replace the Mazda? I don't know, but that would be nice if it did and would not too much trouble. Yeah the compliance sticker is the easy way, I'll see if I can look what that is suppose to be. BTW, I've noticed several posting regarding reading codes where it is mentioned a voltmeter is needed to extract the codes. Yes and No. Everytime the needle swings on the meter and you count 1, the check engine light also flashes. So why bother with a meter? I've used the meter on several occasions and IMHO just sitting in the driver's seat counting the light flash on the dash is much simpler. Try it. Yeah I know the service manual says to use an analog meter, but still.... I have noticed that wether you use the meter or just the light on the dash you will need to perform this routine several times to make sure your count is correct and consistant. Don't give up, if I can make State Fleet mechanics understand how to read the codes this way, it can't be Quantum Physics. I am not putting down the intellect capabilities of State Fleet mechanics, but I have noticed that these guys are always understaffed, under equipped, with little or no reference material. My digital multimeter and scanner is often well used when we do a class for them. Its amazing how resourceful some of these guys (and gals) have been. Anybody need a quick and dirty cheat sheet on how to pull the codes forward me your fax number. This method will NOT work with the OBD II systems found in the F-150 model year 1996. The diagnostic connector is no longer under the dash for the OBD II systems and is located under the dash. To pull the codes you need a scanner that is OBD II compatible. For all of you who gave me suggestions dealing with Spam, thanks, I honestly expected recipes from some of you, and you know who you are... But I know the best solution, and that is to be mature and just delete it. It may not be as much fun, but my knowledge of this sort of stuff does not give me the necessary confidence to do battle (yet). But boy oh boy, I like some of those suggestions... Drive on, Phred 161K miles over this weekend, and still going strong. Big Bend National Park here we come (this Christmas break - oh no dear, we have to lock the hubs to get around those mean rocks...). == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 21:39:14 EST From: SlamedF150 Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Clunking Noise my 87 has the same problem, i think it is the brake pads grabbing and then slamming into the holder. but IM not sure Chris == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:44:42 -0800 From: "Kevin Crandall" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? Rich i have a 94 F150 4.9 with 68,000 on it and my pipe is also clean. I don't have any greenish condensation though. I don't have any idea what the greenish stuff is. If you ever figure it out post it and let us know. Kevin 94 F150 - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich" To: Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 10:11 AM Subject: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? > Ok, I am kind of getting worried here. I have had my 96 f105 for > about 2 months now, and when I look at the exhaust pipe, the inside is > CLEAN, no soot no black ...nothing. But I see some greeninsh > condensation come out of the pipe for about 5 minutes when first > started. Oil is fine, coolant is fine. Maybe I am just being a little > overcautius? It has the 302, and it has 78k on it. Plugs are ok, no > stumbling or anything. Does anybody else have a 302, and have a clean > pipe like I do? maybe they put a new exhaust on before i bought it? > Any help that can ease my mind would be great! > Rich > == 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, 22 Nov 1999 21:45:23 -0600 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - re: HeadGasket? >Ok, I am kind of getting worried here. I have had my 96 f105 for >about 2 months now, and when I look at the exhaust pipe, the inside is >CLEAN, no soot no black ...nothing. But I see some greeninsh >condensation come out of the pipe for about 5 minutes when first >started. Oil is fine, coolant is fine. Maybe I am just being a little >overcautius? It has the 302, and it has 78k on it. Plugs are ok, no >stumbling or anything. Does anybody else have a 302, and have a clean >pipe like I do? maybe they put a new exhaust on before i bought it? >Any help that can ease my mind would be great! >Rich You need to get this problem checked out right away. The ONLY place green can come from is antifreeze. Unless it is a cracked head, it must be a head gasket. A friend of mine's just did the same green liquid from the exhaust thing. His has a 300, but he pulled the head and found the gasket leaking into an exhaust port. Luckily it did not get into the crankcase and ruin all the bearings. Antifreeze in oil will ruin bearings in no time as it takes away the lubrication. Drain your oil and make sure there is no antifreeze sitting on the bottom of the pan. 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, 22 Nov 1999 21:48:41 -0600 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers >Hello, > >I just had my exhaust manifolds replaced with headers. Although there >weren't supposed to be any modifications needed for these headers, it turns >out there was. The shop that put them on for me had to heat and bend the >y-member until the headers fit properly. > >The problem is that low end acceleration has gone away, and the throttle has >much more resistance than before the headers were installed. At speed, it >seems to be coasting along and the engine feels like it is barely working >while moving the truck along at 55 mph. That part is great, but what could >be the problem with the acceleration? I have a 96' F150 with the 302. Any >input is appreciated before I have to take it to the dealership to look at. > I put the JBA headers on my 88 w/302 and I love them. No torque problems and good power. If it had it its way, the truck would love to run at 75 mph though. 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, 22 Nov 1999 19:04:24 PST From: "ken haley" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: wrist pin and piston wall oiling > > > > There are oil passages from the main bearing journals to the main >bearings, > > through the crank to the rod bearings through the rods to the wrist >pins. > > > > The cylinder walls are oiled by splash. > > > > Ken >Not really. The rods are solid. There is often a spray hole in the "big >end" of the rod that directs oil to the underside of the piston, otherwise >the piston, cylinder walls and wrist pin are all oiled by oil splashed up >or >flung off the spinning crank. > >Matt Right you are, Matt. I checked the rods that came from both my 302s and the stcokers are as you saw. Both my 302s now have CSC steel cranks and rods picked up cheap from a racey car spare parts rack. The CSC rods do have an oil passage. I doubt it makes any difference on a street engine, though. It is hard to break a 302 bottom end no matter what you do. Ken ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:12:03 PST From: "ken haley" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - New To List / Questions >Greetings! > >I've been subscribed to the list for a few days, and should probably >introduce myself. > >My name is Jim Velasquez, and as I write this I'm 1/2 way through driving >my 1st Ford Truck home to Colorado after buying it from a friend in MI. Up >until now I've only owned a couple of Fords, both Mustangs. > >Some quick questions: > >Can anyone on the list help decode this VIN: 2FDLF47G8LCA64012 ? > >The Truck is a big Dually, which I presume was manufactured as a >Cab+Chassis >because up until I bought it there was a huge toolbox on the back. (Toolbox >was removed prior to sale to go on a new truck) The Badges on the fenders >were removed, so I have no idea exactly what model this Truck is. > >Anyone have a good, affordable source of Beds and other sheetmetal to >recommend? Someplace in or near Colorado would be a plus. > >What is the best source for a good shop manual for this truck? > >Thanks in advance, and hello once again to the list! > >-JAV Dually beds with no major damage, go for $1000 around here. This usually includes fenders. Lights and tailgate will set you back another $250, at least. Neighbors who thought they got really good deals ended up building flatbeds and stakes for a heck of a lot less. A local wrecker service bought 4 program lease returns) dually crewcabs and sold the perfect beds for $2500 each, complete. Ouch. Ken ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:21:09 PST From: "ken haley" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers >Hello, > >I just had my exhaust manifolds replaced with headers. Although there >weren't supposed to be any modifications needed for these headers, it turns >out there was. The shop that put them on for me had to heat and bend the >y-member until the headers fit properly. Are you calling the crossover pipe a y-member? > >The problem is that low end acceleration has gone away, and the throttle >has >much more resistance than before the headers were installed. The go pedal is harder to push down? Headers shouldn't cause a stiffer pedal. At >speed, it >seems to be coasting along and the engine feels like it is barely working >while moving the truck along at 55 mph. That part is great, but what could >be the problem with the acceleration? I have a 96' F150 with the 302. Any >input is appreciated before I have to take it to the dealership to look at. Sounds like short, fat primaries. Good for high rpm, bad for low. Long, skinny primaries are better for low rpm. Ken ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:30:35 PST From: "ken haley" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Headers By the way, both of my Broncos with 302s are running factory Mustang GT headers, no torque problems, but the manual tranny one had to have a hydraulic cjutch linage adapted because the stock linkage sat right between the studs on the header. The raceycar fella who sold me the headers has a set of Hookers, and has the same problem on his Mustang--no torque low, but it winds up really well. Ken >>Hello, >> >>I just had my exhaust manifolds replaced with headers. Although there >>weren't supposed to be any modifications needed for these headers, it >>turns >>out there was. The shop that put them on for me had to heat and bend the >>y-member until the headers fit properly. > >Are you calling the crossover pipe a y-member? > >> >>The problem is that low end acceleration has gone away, and the throttle >>has >>much more resistance than before the headers were installed. > >The go pedal is harder to push down? Headers shouldn't cause a stiffer >pedal. > >At >>speed, it >>seems to be coasting along and the engine feels like it is barely working >>while moving the truck along at 55 mph. That part is great, but what >>could >>be the problem with the acceleration? I have a 96' F150 with the 302. >>Any >>input is appreciated before I have to take it to the dealership to look >>at. > >Sounds like short, fat primaries. Good for high rpm, bad for low. >Long, skinny primaries are better for low rpm. > >Ken > >______________________________________________________ > >== 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, 22 Nov 1999 22:27:02 -0600 From: Jim Cannon Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Clunking Noise At 19:42 21/11/99 PST, you wrote: >Greetings, > My '93 F-150 SC 351 is making a clunking noise everytime I hit the brakes, >seems to be coming from the front, I haven't had time to check it very good. > Was wondering if anyone has an idea what I should check when I do jack it >up to take a look. I am pretty sure it is the radius arm bushings. They take all the force every time you brake. I don't know how a shop tell if they are worn or not. The one on the side near the cat converter frequently goes bad because of the heat there. I saw where others have basically said "don't worry about it". I'm not so sure I agree. Jim Cannon Houston, TX "A Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech '29 Ford Model A Phaeton and a helluva' engineer!" '80 Ford F-150 300 I-6 2WD '63 Buick Riviera 401 V-8 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:33:24 -0600 From: "Harris, Scott" Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - How much is too much mileage... grab it or I will..... - -----Original Message----- From: Ritchie Pat [mailto:patritchie Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 12:53 PM To: 80-96-list Subject: FTE 80-96 - How much is too much mileage... Dear Ford fans, A few years ago I fell in love with the 1995 Ford F-150. Wouldn't even begin to call myself a truck expert or even know more than the very basics about vehicles. Can't say why but that model truck is awesome! Anywho, I've been searching for a 95 F-150 2X4, w/extended cab, two tone, CD, power, trimmed out nicely, shell on the back and bedliner. Until this last weekend, everything I found was too much to afford considering the family needs vs. my play toys. Last weekend I found something VERY close to what I want and the price is right -- I think! And that is my reason for writing... I'm interested in your opinions about this particular vehicle and some of the other factors you may have experienced. Here's the truck: 1994 F-150, 2X4, extended cab 302 motor, Strong, no visible leaks, burns no oil Automatic transmission Factory Cassette Cruise All power inside Cloth interior Black/Silver paint scheme Oversized tires on alloy rims (about 20k on them) Shell and bedliner Dual Fuel tanks Tinted glass $10,000 Now here's the issues... It's got 122,000 total miles - owner lives 30 highway miles from where we work so, needless to say, after 4 years of daily comuting that racks up the miles. He bought it from the original owner who had it two years and put 60K highway miles on it (so he claimed). This gentleman has maintained the vehicle religiously. 3k mile oil changes, 6k mile tire rotations and alignments, etc. There is no visible rust or signs of ever having body work done, the interior is well kept and overall the vehicle is in outstanding shape. He DID have the transmission rebuilt two years ago after the overdrive light went out (or came on, whichever is not good) and had the "clock gear" in the steering column replaced for some other problem. No problems since. My biggest concern is by far the mileage, but even NADA book value is 11K+. He's had a few bites, but all prospective buyers turned away due to the high mileage. Bottom line, is this just a great deal that comes once in a while or should I steer clear because of trends or problems with this truck??? I apologize for the long post, but I want to give you a clear picture of the vehicle and the facts I know about it. I would very much appreciate any comments you have about this situation. Of course, time is of the essence since it is on the open market. Thank you very much, Pat Ritchie Signed, Pat ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com. == 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, 22 Nov 1999 22:40:00 -0600 From: "Harris, Scott" Subject: RE: FTE 80-96 - Water Pump Sorry for the delayed response. It is an easy job, just an involved one. Set a Sat. or Sun aside for this. Start with the fan and shroud removal and work your way back. Don't remove the belts till the fan is off to help removing it's bolts. This provides more accessability to the pump. Takes some time to work your way to the pump but just keep the bolts in order because there ends up being alot of them. Just do the reverse the order to replace everything. Like previously mentioned, replace all coolant, belts and hoses and degrease the area when it is exposed while you are in there. - -----Original Message----- From: 2insane Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 12:17 PM To: 80-96-list Subject: FTE 80-96 - Water Pump my 89 f-150 302's water pump is leaking. Going to buy a new one but thought i'd ask if anyone has any opinion of a good replacement or what i should get. also how much of a job is this? would it be easier to get someone to do it or should I attempt it myself? knowledge level for me? basicaly a oil changer or a little higher. I got time and the energy to learn how though. Thanks for any information. DK ________________________________________________________________ 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 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:14:18 -0600 From: "Rex Bennett" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - ZF and M5OD gearing... I checked the two 93 F-350's at work today, one with a 351 and one with the 460 and they both have ZF transmissions with the bell housing made onto the transmition and internal concentric slave cylinder (Trans code W ) , acording to my Haynes manual the ZF comes in two configurations, (light duty) with the internal slave cylinder and ( heavy duty) with the external slave cylinder. These transmissions are very stuby with a PTO cover on both sides. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 06:03:43 -0500 From: "Michael McCarthy" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Clunking Noise I had the same clunking noise on my '85 F150 and I discovered that the guy who did the brake job (me) left out one of the little tension springs for.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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