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fordtrucks80up-digest Tuesday, September 30 1997 Volume 01 : Number 137



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In this issue:

Speedo calibration [hunter cyberstreet.com (Michael Kisielewski)]
Powerstroke Starting [Larry Smeins ]
Locked up driveline [Bakend aol.com]
Re: leaf springs ["Dave Resch"]
where's the fuel filter? [Mark Ponsford ]
RE: where's the fuel filter? [Steven McCullough
Got the PowerStroke!! Have a few questions [cfoye BayNetworks.COM (Chris ]
Jeg's Cat-Back [fwise juno.com]
Spark Plug Recommendations [Jim Perkins ]
leaf springs ["Casey Vandor" ]
FW: Oil Filters ?... [Bob Scola ]
Re: FW: Oil Filters ?... [Dan Simoes ]
Ranger Pickup Truck [prsr213 ameritech.net]
Re: where's the fuel filter? ["Ted L" ]
Re: Speedo calibration ["Steve Irving" ]
Re: Oil Filters ?... ["Steve Irving" ]
Re: Speedo calibration [William Smith ]
Re: FW: 5 speed for my truck? [bill gibson ]
Re: Ranger Pickup Truck ["Bradford S. Generous" ]

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Date: Mon, 01 Sep 1997 11:51:40 -0400
From: hunter cyberstreet.com (Michael Kisielewski)
Subject: Speedo calibration

I recently purchased my '97 F-150 and was wondering if anyone could
answer a question I have. The truck has the off road package which comes
with 17" tires. I plan on keeping this truck for quite some time and
didn't want the expense of replacing them as part of the deal I had the
dealer replace the 17's with the 6 spoke 16" wheels and the Good Year
Wrangler RT/S tires. Because of the smaller tire I would venture to
quess that the speedometer would be off and along with that the odometer
also. This wouldn't be a bad thing if I went to a larger tire like most
people seem to be doing however I was wondering if I am able to have
this tested and if need be re-calibrated. I just spoke to a service rep
where I purchased the vehicle and they told me that none of the '97 F
series trucks have the ability to calibrate the speedo. Can anyone
verify this one way or another? Also any info on nerf bars that will
bolt on using existing holes would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for
any feedback.

1997 Prairie Tan F-150 XLT 4x4
Prairie tan interior
Captains Chairs w/ pwr drvrs seat
6 disc CD changer
Off Road Package
Tow Package
Sliding rear window(reachable)
Duraliner Bedliner
*Looking for nerf bars to bolt on using existing holes

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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:52:59 -0600
From: Larry Smeins
Subject: Powerstroke Starting

>Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:31:16 -0700
>From: "peter.arnold.01"
>Subject: Power Stroke Starting

>First cool morning {40 degrees} and my truck didn't want to fire. It's
a '95 F->250.

>I suspect blown fuse or an open heating element.

>Any thoughts? I'd like to troule shoot on Saturday when it's warm
rather than >wait for
>COLD weather.

>Pete

Powerstrokes of the vintage of yours have a history of glow plug relay
failures. This is probably your problem. The Powerstroke will start
without the glow plugs down to about 50 degrees so it is possible the
relay failed sometime back. If you've got any warranty left take it to
the dealer. I don't know if the relay falls under the 100K warranty but
it probably doesn't. It would be worth an inquiry. Good luck on a low
cost fix.

Larry
If you don't care where you are, you ain't lost.

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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 13:37:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: Bakend aol.com
Subject: Locked up driveline

Hi
Well, my 87 Ranger is back on the road with a rebuilt Xfer case, new clutch
and etc, motor mounts, tranny mount, carrier bearing, (over $1000 parts).
Transmission and Xfer case all looked good and clean. Still don't know why or
what locked up the transmission but all is like new now! Sure drives out
better now though! Will drive it awhile and let all know if it locks up
again.
Thanks to the list for all the help!
Dennis Baken

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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:32:11 -0600
From: "Dave Resch"
Subject: Re: leaf springs
>
>From: "Casey Vandor"
>Subject: leaf springs
> >
>I have an '83 3/4 ton 4x4. I am interested in putting 1 ton leaf springs
> >on front and rear. DOes anybody know if they are the same size? We don't
>have a great tech dept. at our Ford dealership, they don't have a clue.
>Has anybody done this before? Any help is appreciated.
Leaf springs are the same size on F250 and F350 trucks from 1980 through
1985. In 1986, the F350 switched from the TTB front suspension to a live
axle, and the 1-ton front springs changed then.

On the fronts, there are only two choices for factory springs, on both
F250s and F350s: standard springs and heavy duty springs. The HD springs
> were a factory option for snow plow or front mounted winch applications.
Both types are 2-leaf inverse elliptical springs (arched upward). The HD
springs use thicker leafs (about 1/2 inch thicker for the set); lengths and
widths are the same. If your front end is sagging, especially from extra
weight (big block engine, winch, big bumper, etc.), switching to HD springs
> will cure it, as long as the springs you use are not tired out themselves.
Stock (unladen) ride height is about 1 inch higher w/ factory HD springs.
Ride quality is noticeably harsher w/ HD front springs.

On the rears, there were at least 4 different spring options, based on
vehicle GVW and package. The only difference is the number of leafs.
Lightest were 5-leaf sets (4 main + 1 overload) and heaviest were 8-leaf
sets (7 main + 1 overload). Lengths and widths are the same for all.
Height varies slightly w/ the heavier sets sitting slightly higher. Again,
heavier springs will produce harsher ride, unless they are appropriately
loaded.

The springs on my 1980 F250 4x4 are pretty tired after 17 years. I had
them re-arched a few years ago, but it proved to be a terrible waste of
money. Within 2 years, one of the rear leafs broke, w/out ever carrying a
heavy load or taking a severe bashing! If I had to do it over again, I'd
go for HD front springs, 7-leaf rears, and the Tuff Country 2.5" front TTB
lift (add-a-leaf for each side and drop brackets to bring the front end up
to level w/ the rear). An alternative, albeit more expensive, would be to
get custom made 3-leaf fronts w/ the appropriate lift arched in. More
leaves will yield a better ride quality because the springs can be more
progressive (i.e., less pressure to start deflection with higher pressure
later). It's not too hard to find custom spring makers to make anything
you want. You may have to search for quality, though.

Good luck,

Dave R. (M-block devotee)
1980 F250 4x4 351M

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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:59:20 -0800
From: Mark Ponsford
Subject: where's the fuel filter?

I've got an '88 F150 302/5spd thats getting up near the 100K mark. I figure
It should be needing a new fuel filter in it soon. I popped the hood and
took a look around but I don't see anything that resembles a fuel filter.

Where's it hiding? Is there a separate filter for each tank?

TIA


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Mark Ponsford Phone: (250) 721-7397
Email: mponsfor uvic.ca

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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 15:29:59 -0500
From: Steven McCullough
Subject: RE: where's the fuel filter?

On my 1990, its mounted on the frame under the cab - about half way between the engine and the front tank
I don't know if the 88's are different - some need a special tool to disconnect the filter from the line
(but I think that is the later year models)

- -----Original Message-----
From: Mark Ponsford [SMTP:mponsfor uvic.ca]
Sent: Monday, September 29, 1997 3:59 PM
To: fordtrucks80up ListService.net
Subject: where's the fuel filter?

I've got an '88 F150 302/5spd thats getting up near the 100K mark. I figure
It should be needing a new fuel filter in it soon. I popped the hood and
took a look around but I don't see anything that resembles a fuel filter.....

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