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80-96-list Digest Fri, 23 Feb 2001 Volume: 2001  Issue: 040

In This Issue:
Ken, aka Mr. Admin
Re: lightning tire size
Re: lightning tire size
Re: lightning tire size
Fuel pump won't shut off
Re: Fuel pump won't shut off
ADMIN: Pictorial Update
Re: help! installing an aftermarket tach
Re: Parking Brake Cable

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From: Fred Moreno <fmoreno dualcurve.com>
Subject: Ken, aka Mr. Admin
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:54:59 -0700

Hey Mr. Admin,

Please contact me directly, simple and short request.

Phred

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From: FLR150 aol.com
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 13:05:12 EST
Subject: Re: lightning tire size

Bill,
As I stated before, the BFG Sport Truck Tires are a good all around tire. The
price is a little less than the Firehawks, but then again, the stock
Firehawks were engineered specifically for the Lightning.


Better to be a racer for a moment, than a spectator for a lifetime
Later,
Wayne Foy
94 Flareside SC
ClubFTE #57
NLOC #484
2000 #4 Top Truck
1999 #2 Top Truck
Atlanta GA
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ICQ#58060858



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From: FLR150 aol.com
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 13:08:22 EST
Subject: Re: lightning tire size

Parker,
Hey buddy!!! Long time no talk. You still have that KILLER Flareside you used
to have? What have you done to it lately? Mine is in the 13's in the 1/4 mile
now, not too bad for an Extended cab huh?


Better to be a racer for a moment, than a spectator for a lifetime
Later,
Wayne Foy
94 Flareside SC
ClubFTE #57
NLOC #484
2000 #4 Top Truck
1999 #2 Top Truck
Atlanta GA
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://members.aol.com/flr150/index.html
ICQ#58060858



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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:38:30 -0800
Subject: Re: Ford Manual Transmissions
From: Joan and Walt Posluszny <redstone home.com>


So a ZF 5 speed will bolt up to an 85 351W?

Will it also bold up to the NP208 Transfer case?

I'd like to swap out my 4 speed for a newer, sturdier 5 speed, Is this the
best choice?  I want something like a 3.50 first gear and overdrive on the
top end.

Walt
>
> Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 13:25:36 -0800
> From: Chris McKinnon <chrism cnx.net>
> Subject: Re: Ford Manual Transmissions
>
>
>> can't seem to figure out what tranny to use.  I want a 5 speed manual, and I
>> was planning on using a T56 6-speed until I remembered the bellhousing had to
>> be big block,,,so I'm not sure if that willwork,,,my questions are this,,, 1
>> are the bolt patterns for a T56 the same between the bellhousing and tranny
>> as a ford big block tranny? A friend told me that the latemodel big block
>> trucks used a ZF transmission,,,he said it was way too big for a mustang
>> tunnel, but I was wondering if the bolt pattern b/t the tranny and
>> bellhousing were the same as a T56,,,so I could use the ZF bellhousing and
>> clutch with the T56, anyways,,,I've typed enough, I hope you guys can
>
> The ZF is a one piece tranny with the bellhosing and tranny body being one
> piece. Here is a linkto a picture of one.
> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.phoenixhardparts.com/images/zfford.jpg
>
> Good luck,
> Chris


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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 17:56:23 -0500
From: S Spaulding <ss80xt worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: lightning tire size


This isn't exactly apples to apples, but I have been very happy with the
Michelin Pilot XGTV4 225VR60-16 on my Crown Victoria Perf Pack.  I have
done some pretty stupid things with them, and they have never failed me.

They are directional, and work very well in the rain.  I paid about $160
each.  I don't know if they are available in your size, though.

Check out http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp for other ideas.

Steve

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> I have only seen 2 of these animals- but both appeared to be stock issue
> and were shoed with Firestone Firehawk GTA 275 60 17.  Just a reminder
> that although these things are great for going around corners  like a
> go-cart they are not worth a darn on wet pavement..  Hence my concern.
> Guess I could just leave it in the garage on rainy days.
>
> How about it guys any suggestions on a better  high performance tire
> that does both equally well?
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From: "Stephen Hansen" <shansen ndak.net>
Subject: Fuel pump won't shut off
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 17:50:08 -0600

On Dad's 90 F-250/460, when he turns the truck off, the fuel pump continues to run regardless of what tank it is on. He is currently placing the tank switch in the center position to prevent the battery from draining down. he replaced the electronic ignition switch last year thinking that was causing it. Why else would there be power on the pump when the key is out?
Any Ideas?


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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:27:21 -0600
From: Jim Cannon <jcannon SoftHome.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel pump won't shut off


At 17:50 23-02-01 -0600, you wrote:
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>On Dad's 90 F-250/460, when he turns the truck off, the fuel pump
>continues to run regardless of what tank it is on. He is currently placing
>the tank switch in the center position to prevent the battery from
>draining down. he replaced the electronic ignition switch last year
>thinking that was causing it. Why else would there be power on the pump
>when the key is out?
>Any Ideas?

I think you should check the fuel pump relay.  Give it a good rap with a
screwdriver handle while it is running with the key off and see if it does
not get unstuck.  Then replace it.


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


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Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 07:01:33 -0500
From: Ken Payne <kpayne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: ADMIN: Pictorial Update


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From: Spruce1495 aol.com
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:20:12 EST
Subject: Re: help! installing an aftermarket tach

I used an AutoMeter tach on my drag car, but anyway the tach installations
should be included with equipment purchased.

Bill in Kentucky



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From: "Mark Salvetti" <msalvetti mediaone.net>
Subject: Re: Parking Brake Cable
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 17:01:46 -0500


>Check the plastic housing around the outside of the sheathing.  It
likely is
>getting a hole in it where water can come in and start it rusting.  It
>probably takes about 2 years to puncture, so it's probably not melting
from
>the exhaust or exhaust pipe.

Hi Chip.  No not melting, but you're right.  There was a tear in the
outer sheathing.

I noticed something this time that I haven't before.  The parking brake
cable for the other side (original as far as I know) is a metal sheath,
and the cable itself has a plastic coating.  All the aftermarket
replacements are plastic sheath with an uncoated cable.  In the future,
probably worth checking to see what an original Ford cable looks like.

Thanks again,

Mark Salvetti
1986 F150





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