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fordtrucks80up-digest Tuesday, September 30 1997 Volume 01 : Number 138



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In this issue:

Starter removal [David Hertzberg ]
fordtrucks80up-digest V1 #137 -Reply [David F McCutcheon
Re: where's the fuel filter? [silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)]
Re: where's the fuel filter? [silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)]
2.73 to 4.10 gears in a 2.3L Ranger [silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)]
Re: Ranger Pickup Truck [silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)]
Re: Ranger Pickup Truck [silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)]
98 RANGER ["Patrick Ward" ]
Re: Oil Filters ?... [Thom Cheney ]
Re: Ranger Pickup Truck [Thom Cheney ]
Re: fordtrucks80up-digest V1 #137 [BRIGANDBAR aol.com]
RE: Ranger Pickup Truck [Brian Pynn ]
Re: Spark Plug Recommendations [silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)]
Re: FW: Oil Filters ?... [Joe Maleski ]
re:Ranger Pickup Truck [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
Re: where's the fuel filter? [James Federline
re: 2.73 to 4.10 gears in a 2.3L Ranger [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J T]
Xfer case oil ? [Bakend aol.com]
Re: Ranger Pickup Truck ["David J. Baldwin" ]
RE: Got the PowerStroke!! Have a few questions [Ron Madurski

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 97 05:48:46 PDT
From: David Hertzberg
Subject: Starter removal

I own a 1988 F250, 7.3 international diesel engine. I need to remove the starter
to install a pre-oiler on the frame adjacent to the starter; then I will put the
starter back in place. My question: how many bolts hold the starter in place?
It appears that there are two 1/2 inch bolts that need to be removed, but when I
took them out the starter did not budge. Do I tap it with a rubber mallet to get
it loose? I don't think its ever been removed. Thanks for any advice. David

David and Leila Hertzberg
Greystoke Farm
Gaithersburg, Maryland
301-482-0016
ACdhertz us-state.osis.gov


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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:27:29 -0500
From: David F McCutcheon
Subject: fordtrucks80up-digest V1 #137 -Reply

My 96 F-350 crew cab dually with Powerstroke, 4:11 rear axle and 5 speed manual gets
15.0 - 15.5 around town, 16.0 on the road solo, and 11.0 on the road towing my 7500 lb
31' travel trailer. Doesn't seem to matter if its flat like here in South Louisiana or up in the
Colorado mountains. It's got 30,000 miles on it now and doesn't seem to have changed
any with time, maybe a 1/2 mpg increase if any.

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:03 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)
Subject: Re: where's the fuel filter?

On Mon, 29 Sep 1997 22:30:42 -0400 "Ted L"
writes:
>Under the drivers side door area on the frame rail. Be careful removing
it,
>since it's under pressure. You'll get an unhappy splash of gas in the
>face if you're not careful.

Or in ear turning your head to keep it from hitting your face....
....that stuff burns!

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:02 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)
Subject: Re: where's the fuel filter?

On Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:59:20 -0800 Mark Ponsford
writes:
>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
>

The filter should be under the bed on the drivers side if im not
mistaken. At least that's how it is on my 93 351.

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:02 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)
Subject: 2.73 to 4.10 gears in a 2.3L Ranger

A friend of mine that works for Ford knew that I wanted to put some new
3.45's or 3.73's rear end gears in my truck. Well last night he called
me and told me that he could get me a whole rear end that came out of a
Windstar that had 4.10's and had less than 30,000 miles on it for $150.
He said that the reason why the took the rear end out was because the
owner kept complaining about it and the dealership basically sold him a
new rear end when all it really needed was to be shimed. (that's how guys
like me get parts cheap).

Anyway, its a pretty good deal and I could swap the gears and sell the
rear end and get my money back, but Im not so sure about going with 4.10
gears in my truck.

My question is, how much more gas am I going to be sucking if I go from
2.73's to 4.10's?

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:03 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)
Subject: Re: Ranger Pickup Truck

On Mon, 29 Sep 1997 21:17:37 -0600 prsr213 ameritech.net writes:
>I currently own a Ford F150 regular cab XL, with a 8ft box and 2wd, a
>'93 model. Has anyone had any experience with Ford Ranger's? I have
>been looking at the new '98's, and one that caught my eye was a reg.
>cab
>4wd with the 4.0 V6 engine. Thinking about downsizing because I just
>don't need that big of a truck anymore. Any info. would be
>appreciated.
>Thank You.


My 95 works great for what I use it for. A friend of mine that works for
Ford is going to let me test drive the new 98. He says they drive a lot
better, but the older models are a little bit better for moderate off
road driving.

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:03 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com (Silent . Bob)
Subject: Re: Ranger Pickup Truck

On Mon, 29 Sep 1997 23:44:22 -0500 "Bradford S. Generous"
writes:
>Hey Paul, I used to own a 95' with a 4 cyl and absolutely hated it. I
>didn't have enough power to get out of its own way. I traded it in for
>a 95
>full size extended cab w/5.8 and love this truck. I talked to some
>friend
>of mine that own rangers and they said that the 4.0L is the only way
>to go.
>I cant say myself because I have never driven one, but if you do get a
>ranger, stay away from the 4 cyl.
>


Yes, the 4 banger does lack a lot of power, but if you are looking for a
good low maintance, low gas milage, cool running, then the 2.3L is the
way to go. With some simple and cheap mods, you can improve the horse
power without hurting gas milage.

I also have a 93 f150 extended cab with a 351/5.8L, but if Im going to
haul 500 lbs in the bed or haul a john boat for more than 100 miles, then
Ill use the Ranger.


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// //..\ 66,200 miles and heavy usage, no problems

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Date: 30 Sep 1997 08:00:05 -0700
From: "Patrick Ward"
Subject: 98 RANGER

I saw a 98 for the for the first time yesterday.It was a 4X4 super cab,(i =
have
a 93 4X4 super cab).I wasen't to impressed.The front end is so-so but the =
wheels
> and the new one piece fender flair, mud flap have got to go.

PJW...

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 08:03:18 -0500
From: Thom Cheney
Subject: Re: Oil Filters ?...

Steve Irving wrote:
>
> Wellll.........I used Fram filters for years on my Chevy's. never had a
> problem. Then I bought a new 1996 F-150......
> First Fram filter I used on it leaked, replaced it with another Fram, leaked
> again. Replaced it with a Motorcraft....perfecto.
> I've used only Motorcraft filters on it ever since.
> Ford just pulled a deal with aftermarket distributors (Autozone,
> etc..)....Motorcraft parts are no ONLY available through the dealer. Good
> news is that Ford is offering much better prices to the dealers, so the cost
> should be comparable to what we were seeing aftermarket.
>
> Oh yeah.....my wife's 1997 Mercury Villager has "accepted" Deutsch oil
> filters quite well.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Scola
>
> >> On the Toyota list I s*bscribe to; one topic of religious opinions is
> >> that of Toyota Oil Filters vs. aftermarket (usually Fram)...
> >>
> >> My question to this list is what is the Oil Filter brand of choice for
> >> gasoline Ford Trucks. Is there any reason why I should pay the extra
> >> bucks to the Ford parts man instead of using a Fram? Anyone like any
> >> other aftermarket brands?
>

The fleet where I used to work (1 Ranger, 2 F350's, 1 diesel, 1 Chev
crew cab) was meticulously maintained (to make up for the unabashed
hauling and towing abuses we heaped on those trucks). They bought
Fram filters by the case & changed them every 2500 miles. Not one of
those trucks leaked or burned oil in the 4 years I was there (except
that Ranger, when they forgot to refill the oil.... but that's another
story.....). So, the Fram could be credited with contributing to that
longevity.

IMO it doesn't matter THAT much which brand you use.....just change it
often.

Thom Cheney
'97 Ranger 4X4 S-cab STX

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:54:59 -0500
From: Thom Cheney
Subject: Re: Ranger Pickup Truck

prsr213 ameritech.net wrote:
>
> I currently own a Ford F150 regular cab XL, with a 8ft box and 2wd, a
> '93 model. Has anyone had any experience with Ford Ranger's? I have
> been looking at the new '98's, and one that caught my eye was a reg. cab
> 4wd with the 4.0 V6 engine. Thinking about downsizing because I just
> don't need that big of a truck anymore. Any info. would be appreciated.
> Thank You.....

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