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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list 80-96-list); Wed, 17 May 2000 16:35:20 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 16:35:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: 80-96-list digest users Reply-to: 80-96-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: 80-96-list Digest V2000 #89 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 80-96 Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 80-96-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 80-96-list Digest Tue, 16 May 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 089 In This Issue: Re: Droopy front ends and new springs Corporate Rear-End Re: Clutch must be down to start Re: Fuel pump/sender... Whew!!! My Diesel Ran Out of Fuel Today! Re: Owners manual Re: Corporate Rear-End droopy front end-measurement poor running Re: Corporate Rear-End Re: Pls help diagnose my AOD Re: Droopy front ends and new springs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Michael J. Pasznik, Jr." Subject: Re: Droopy front ends and new springs Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 18:58:30 -0400 Ezekial, Yeah, my axle dropped considerably when I disconnected the shocks, but it wasn't quite enough to get the spring out. Then again, I didn't try pushing down on the axle either. It wouldn't be the first time I did something the hard way. :) I'm not sure how yours were, but my new coils were quite a bit taller than the stock ones even when they weren't being compressed. I probably would have needed the compressor to get those suckers in anyway. Or maybe I'm just trying to justify the extra effort to myself... -Mike ------------------ >I didn't need a spring compressor. I took the wheel off (obviously), >disconnected the shock at the bottom and then loosened the bolt in the >center of the spring and then pushed down on the axle assembly. The >spring will just come loose. Then take out the bold at the top and the >little bracket that holds the spring at the top and the spring will come >right out. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 16:48:11 -0700 From: Marv & Marge Subject: Corporate Rear-End Got a 10+inch Ford differential in the '89 F-250. Single wheel. Anybody got an idea of what size spindle nut socket is required for rear brake inspection? Thought I'd ask BEFORE I get it all apart and have to use a chisel or somesuch. Also, anybody know what the Inferred Milage Sensor (IMS) does? Thanks, -Marv- ------------------------------ From: Scrangler83 aol.com Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 19:58:37 EDT Subject: Re: Clutch must be down to start yup, i had an 83 scrambler that i had to do that in once with it in low range.. guess its been too many months since ive been offroad Tom ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 20:25:01 -0400 From: S Spaulding Subject: Re: Fuel pump/sender... Steve, Is it two wheel drive, or four wheel drive? I did not need to drop the driveshaft on my four wheel drive. The inlet side of the rear tank was fun, huh? All the neighborhood children learned some new words... Steve ------------------------------ From: "Dave Harmier" Subject: Whew!!! My Diesel Ran Out of Fuel Today! Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 21:44:02 -0500 Sitting at a light, it ran rough for a few seconds, bucked and died. The gauge (which HAS been working as advertised) said I still had 1/8th or more left, but the Odometer gave about the normal I get right now. Anyway, I always thought one was SCR&WED if he ran out, but after switching tanks and cranking on and off for 20 seconds or so she roared! A POX upon my gauge for doing that!!! And a BIG sigh of relief! Dave H. Houston 90 F-350 Crew LWB Diesel with Knapheide Service Body, and Tommy Lift (The BEAST!) 91 F-150 SC LWB 5.8 with Crossbed Toolbox, and Tommy Lift (Dads) 92 F-150 SC SWB 5.0 with Crossbed Toolbox (Sisters) All with the DREADED E4OD...... ------------------------------ From: Mc Gregor JAMES Subject: Re: Owners manual Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 08:20:21 +0200 Were you after a manual, or just a copy of a manual> John either would do , are you able to assist? The local supplier for US Ford parts in South Africa has been out of stock for some months now. James ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 07:38:10 -0400 From: James Oxley Subject: Re: Corporate Rear-End Marv & Marge wrote: > > Got a 10+inch Ford differential in the '89 F-250. Single wheel. > Anybody got an idea of what size spindle nut socket is required > for rear brake inspection? Thought I'd ask BEFORE I get it all > apart and have to use a chisel or somesuch. > My 95, 10.25 does not require hub removal to remove drums. They come off like 1/2 tons or any rear drum car. OX ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 05:06:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Paul Rozell Subject: droopy front end-measurement What is the best way to check the front end on a truck to see if it is indeed the springs. Are there any points on the frame that I should measure from. I am considering changing the springs just because I don't like the diving front end on my truck. Several places here have the springs ranging from 70 to 85 bucks. Any help would be highly appreciated. Paul Rozell 65 F100 460 C6 96 F150 5.0 SC __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: 2insane excite.com Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 06:44:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: poor running how would u go about cheking the tps and changing the voltage to it? DK _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://freelane.excite.com/freeisp ------------------------------ From: Greg Carter Subject: Re: Corporate Rear-End Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 11:14:15 -0400 The 10.25 full float rear I used was out of an '89 and I don't think it required you to remove the hub to get at the brakes. I remember my friend with a Chev commenting when we picked up the used axle that it was 'neat' that you didn't have to go to all the trouble he had to with his full float axle when working on the brakes. I converted it to disks at the same time so never had to worry about drums. Also it could be a semi float axle (no hub) in which case you for sure do not have to worry. Bye. Greg Carter Entrust Technologies - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.entrust.com http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/buildup/dana60.html -----Original Message----- From: James Oxley [mailto:luxjo thecore.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 7:38 AM To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [80-96-list] Re: Corporate Rear-End Marv & Marge wrote: > > Got a 10+inch Ford differential in the '89 F-250. Single wheel. > Anybody got an idea of what size spindle nut socket is required > for rear brake inspection? Thought I'd ask BEFORE I get it all > apart and have to use a chisel or somesuch. > My 95, 10.25 does not require hub removal to remove drums. They come off like 1/2 tons or any rear drum car. ------------------------------ From: BSchinski aol.com Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 13:29:40 EDT Subject: Re: Pls help diagnose my AOD Thanks to all who responded. My AOD is back to normal now. After checking everything out, it appeared that the only explanation was that an internal valve body was sticking. My brother EJ, who has quite a bit of experience with AOD's, suggested adding a tranny lubricant which might help free it up. I added a bottle of Dura-Lube and thirty miles later it was shifting normally again. EJ is of the opinion that after 232,000 miles, my tranny might be wearing to the point that I should consider replacing it before too long. I'm just happy that I can schedule this at my convenience, rather than having to do it immediately. Thanks again, Bo Schinski, Seattle ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 16:18:48 -0500 Subject: Re: Droopy front ends and new springs From: Paul M Radecki >>> The rear on >>>mine is also drooping as a result of occasional waaaay overloading. Do >>>they have relatively stock leaf springs as well, or should I get them >>>from a lift-kit company? >>I would just go to a junk yard and pick up a set off another truck that >>doesn't look like its hauled or pulled much. Also try to get a set with >>the towing package so that it will have at least one extra leaf. >>Possibly might want to check into F-250 springs if you still carry lots >>of weight... Um... just how do you propose to tell whether a junkyard truck has hauled or towed much? My F-150 looked and rode like new right up until the day two of the leaves broke in half. I wasn't even hauling at the time. Metal fatigue can be like that: the part might not appear strained until it fails. I would avoid junkyard springs for that reason. F-250 springs will not bolt right up because they are wider than F-150 springs. If you want to try to replace all of the brackets and hangers in order to accommodate F-250/350 springs, be my guest. When my rear springs failed, I ordered stock replacements from JC Whitney (www.jcwhitney.com). They charged less for the pair than Ford wanted me to pay per spring, and the springs arrived in under a week. You can get them in either 4- or 5-leaf packs, and the quality appears to be even better than OEM. Installation is cake once you get the rusted bolts out. I was even able to salvage a leaf from each of the original packs and use them for overload springs, so I now have 6-leaf packs. The truck stays more level when loaded, but rides more harshly when empty. Please bear in mind that upgrading your springs does not increase your maximum safe payload. You are still limited by your brakes, bearings, rearend, U-joints, tranny, frame, hitch... well, you get the idea. lordjanusz juno.com '94 F-150 '73 F-100 ________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ End of 80-96-list Digest V2000 #89 ********************************** ----------------------------------------------------------.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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