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From: owner-80-96-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (80-96-list-digest) To: 80-96-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: 80-96-list-digest V3 #371 Reply-To: 80-96-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-80-96-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-80-96-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk 80-96-list-digest Saturday, January 1 2000 Volume 03 : Number 371 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1980-1996 Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 80-96-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: Re: FTE 80-96 - Jasper Engines FTE 80-96 - Stiff Posi Problems Re: FTE 80-96 - Stiff Posi Problems FTE 80-96 - Happy New Year Re: FTE 80-96 - Cracked exhaust FTE 80-96 - 6.9 Diesel Re: FTE 80-96 - Cracked exhaust FTE 80-96 - 96 F250 slave cylinder FTE 80-96 - Happy new years Re: FTE 80-96 - Cracked exhaust ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:22:19 EST From: Spruce1495 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Jasper Engines I have a Jasper 302 Class 1 which was installed around T-giving '99. Not many miles on it yet, but since replacing the TPS (throttle position sensor) it really runs good. We haven't hooked up to the 5th wheel RV yet, but it sure feels like it will be a nice improvement in towing capacity. As far as the warranty is concerned, I discussed this with both Jasper and my mechanic that did my work and those engines that have had to be replaced under warranty were completely covered. The one thing my mechanic did run into, is whether he gets completely paid for his labor to replace. They worked that out between themselves, but it didn't interfere with actual engine warranty. He (mechanic) told me that 10 years ago he wouldn't have touched a Jasper, but they really have improved over the years. I went with them because of the new nalve train components and a lot of other new parts they replace where other rebuilders do not. I checked with 5-6 remanufacturers before spending my money, and some of those people told me that they can't produce a rebuilt to compare with the Jasper, as far as new parts are concerned. The Class 1 comes with a CraneCams 2021 CompuCam in it. This setup runs well without any changes to stock setup. If your existing engine has a TPS, I strongly advise replacing it at time of install. If you feel comfortable with what you have, OK too. We had a problem with ours and until codes were read, we couldn't analyze the deal. Since the TPS change, excellent!!! Bill in KY == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:44:46 EST From: LGRanch aol.com Subject: FTE 80-96 - Stiff Posi Problems I have a 1990 big Bronco with an 8.8 rear end. The posi is a Ford Trak Loc. It has gotten cold here in the frozen north. In the mornings going to work I have thought that the rear brakes were dragging. So with time off from work during the holidays I took the rear brakes apart. Everything was just fine with no interference. In the morning the truck will not even roll down the driveway. I have noticed that the there is alot of resistance to the axles turning from the cold differential lube. When the truck has run for 20 minutes or so the truck will roll fine. Has anyone else seen this problem????? or is this only my truck. Yes the lube is only about 6 months old and has the slip modifer added. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:29:29 -0500 From: Blake Malkamaki Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Stiff Posi Problems >I have a 1990 big Bronco with an 8.8 rear end. The posi is a Ford Trak Loc. >It has gotten cold here in the frozen north. In the mornings going to work I >have thought that the rear brakes were dragging. So with time off from work >during the holidays I took the rear brakes apart. Everything was just fine >with no interference. In the morning the truck will not even roll down the >driveway. I have noticed that the there is alot of resistance to the axles >turning from the cold differential lube. When the truck has run for 20 >minutes or so the truck will roll fine. > >Has anyone else seen this problem????? or is this only my truck. Yes the lube >is only about 6 months old and has the slip modifer added. Sounds like the oil is heavy from being cold. This is normal. Losening up when warm is normal too. I just hope if you have to push your truck by hand that you make sure you warm it up first! :-) 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: Sat, 01 Jan 2000 06:53:23 +1100 From: les williams Subject: FTE 80-96 - Happy New Year Hi All, Happy New Year to all on the list. Well it's officially 2000 here and all seems to be normal, whatever normal is! ...and I'm still having Fun in a Ford..... regards Les Lost in the Land of OZ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2000 06:59:06 +1100 From: les williams Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Cracked exhaust Hi Jim, Thanks for the info, I will assume you are referring to the Windsor 302/351 family of engines, I have had a gut feeling your theory is close to the mark, and down here in OZ, It's something to look forward to..... Do the $70 OEM parts last any better ? What is your recommendation to your customers ? What have you got in Your truck? I am running a 351 clevo, pre cat, in OZ, and in the course of cleaning and detailing (??) the engine and chassis, I oversprayed the Exhaust Manifolds with white enamel spray paint. I didn't worry 'cause I thought it would just burn off and disappear, that was 6 months ago. Conclusion: 1) It's really good quality paint (??) or 2) I just don't drive this truck hard enough. ;-)) regards Les Lost in the Land of OZ Jim wrote: > heres my 3 cents(inflation) > as an engine rebuilder ,just about every 5.0/5.8 we see > in the shop has one if not both manifolds cracked or > broken. Our theory is excess heat from the cat. > converter. These rigs are notorious for this and almost > always used for some kind of towing. if you have access > to one, hit the manifold with a infared heat gun just after > pulling a hill. You won't belive what you see. Ive seen > these things glow red after pulling a hill with a trailer on. > for replacements try your napa store, ours here in town > stocks brand new aftermarket ones for about 70 bucks! > another source is A&A Midwest in Las Vegas (also > known as Enginequest) Keep on truckin' ,Jim > > == 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: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:21:09 -0600 From: Tom Wiggins Subject: FTE 80-96 - 6.9 Diesel Hi Guys!! I been working my new 87 6.9. Been having some problems like when I drive 65 MPH, it wants to cut out and die on me. If I let off on the accelerater, it will take hold and keep running. It acts like it's running out of fuel. I changed the fuel filter, bled the lines to the injectors. It starts right up and runs good standing still, but when I start up the road, it gets to 65 and then starts slowing down to about 55 and I nurse it back home. Turn it off and it starts right up and runs good in the yard. It does have a new low pressure pump. Every one I talk to says that it must be sucking air in the primary fuel line. My question is; has anyone had a problem with their switch over valve? I am wondering if this valve might be stuck half way between the lines and restricting the flow enough to cause this problem. Thanks, Tom == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:54:40 -0700 From: "Jim" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Cracked exhaust Hey Les, Jim here, I'm running a 302 (fuel infected) in my outfit, new as of 3 weeks ago (actually, rebuilt, by me) Souped up the cam slightly and oversized the exhaust valves with manley swirlpolished 1.5" Stainless steel valves. and opted for hard seat inserts as well, I use this rig for towing all the time either campers or stock cars or anything else you can imagine,so figgered i'd do everything I can to make the seats last longer. Bothe my manifolds where broke clean in half, so since we are set up to weld cast iron I welded them back together. works like a charm. The ultimate fix for these things is a set of replacement headers ( I think the ones we like are from Dynomax) they are a shorty header designed to be a bolt in replacement, fits heads and stock pipes with no mods, slick install, but for 325 bucks it should be. Major improvement in flow!! anyway I couldnt afford it so, weld weld weld and here we go again. future plans for me is to gut the converter and remount the O2 sensor to the manifold since I can do this myself and then it appears that the converter is still intact, seein how the E(ternal) P(ain) in the A(ss) can fine individuals now. as a proffessional rebuilder all we can reccomend to our customers is legal stuff so get out your wallet .Well good luck and happy new yar to ya == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 22:09:04 -0600 From: "Dennis Thompson" Subject: FTE 80-96 - 96 F250 slave cylinder My neighbor has a 96 F250, manual transmission with a leaking slave cylinder. Is this a tough do-it-yourself job, or should he take it to the shop? Anyone out there do this? Thanx, SPECTRE == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:42:21 PST From: "Scottie Schmidt" Subject: FTE 80-96 - Happy new years Happy New Years. Have fun. Hope for a safe holiday. Thanks, Scottie Schmidt JR. ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 03:07:51 -0600 From: "Shawn & Jennifer Clark" Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Cracked exhaust "Jim" >>heres my 3 cents(inflation) as an engine rebuilder ,just about every 5.0/5.8 we see in the shop has one if not both manifolds cracked or broken. Our theory is excess heat from the cat. converter. These rigs are notorious for this and almost always used for some kind of towing. if you have access to one, hit the manifold with a infared heat gun just after pulling a hill. You won't belive what you see. Ive seen these things glow red after pulling a hill with a trailer on. for replacements try your napa store, ours here in town stocks brand new aftermarket ones for about 70 bucks! another source is A&A Midwest in Las Vegas (also known as Enginequest) Keep on truckin' ,Jim >> Thanks for the info. This is the reason I subscribe to these lists--voices of experience! I know that my 302 had been used by the previous owner to tow his tractor a few miles on a trailer at times (not a big tractor I think, but even a small one is heavy.) It does not surprise me that the manifolds get pretty hot towing. The 302's make a lot of torque, but not much power compared to my Nissan's inline 4 (my slightly modified Nissan 2.4L runs 178, hp, 185 ft-lb torque--same bore and stroke as the 302, but a lot more output per cubic inch--Ford runs 185 hp and 270 ft-lb torque.) My understanding is that not allowing the free flow of gases through the exhaust will produce more low end torque (towing?) but this also requires hotter, compressed exhaust gas which one would expect to work the exhaust manifold harder. I've had the Nissan header off before, it is solid and reasonably free flowing for a stock system. The Ford manifold looks frail and constricted by comparison (and is broken in two). I'll call NAPA, if I can get a new manifold for 70 bucks, it'll be on lickity split. Of course, this problem may also be more a function of valve timing than the header geometry. The point at which the exhaust valves open is an important factor. (Engine builders step in anywhere that I misspeak.) This will. have some impact on the tendency to ping or knock. Also, the hot cat without shielding fried the passenger side radius arm bushing on my truck (theory: CHEAP DESIGN BY FORD that saved $2 per truck), split down the center, noticed a pull during braking. Still loving those NGK plugs. No more cold start stalls, it gives smoother shifts, more power all around. My guess is that cold start stalls are typically ignition related (poor average firing). Improving your ignition performance might do the trick (NGK's, wires, splitfires, whatever works for *you*.) It's got me thinking about investing in...REAL PAINT!!!!!!!!! Not the cheap Ford water soluble stuff that is now allowing the truck to rust. 1991 "The Project" F-150 Shawn Clark e-mail: sd&jkclark ....To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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