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fordtrucks80up-digest Friday, October 17 1997 Volume 01 : Number 172



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In this issue:

MORE 1999 specs [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
re: Ranger Engine Swap [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
(Fwd) Re: Off-Road Equipment [jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
Re: Off-Road Equipment [jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
Performance chips ["Mike Wiatt" ]
Ford trucks post (fwd) [Mike Ginter SA ]
Re: performance chips ["Stephen M. Brown" ]
Re: Performance chips [jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
Re: OIL (Synthetic + Rant) ["Dave Resch"]
Where's the 5.0L in the Ranger [jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
Throttle Body ["Mike Wiatt" ]
Re: Throttle Body [jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
Other Lists? [Tony Rio ]
re: Where's the 5.0L in the Ranger [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY]
Jeep 4.0's vs Ford 4.0's [Luke Wells ]
Throttle Body -Reply ["John Rogers" ]
Re: Throttle Body -Reply ["John Rogers" ]
Other Lists? -Reply ["John Rogers" ]
re: Where's the 5.0L in the Ranger -Reply ["John Rogers"

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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 15:40:14, -0500
From: KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)
Subject: MORE 1999 specs

Hey all,

7.3L does have increased power. All I know is the torque is rated at
a massive 500 lbs.-ft....WOW!
Also, full pictures won't be available until Nov. 5. I do have a
small picture of the grille, and I am mailing it to Ken to put on the
website. Building of the 1999's F-Series start on Jan. 5th '98.

Josh
KNBD87D prodigy.com

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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 15:46:25, -0500
From: KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)
Subject: re: Ranger Engine Swap

If I were you, I would drop a 5.OL and a Mustang 5 speed. If you
install a 4.0L, you will have to install a larger tranny and rearend
anyway, so putting in a 5.0L would be best. A 4.0L only gives you
160 hp and the 5.0L with give you 220 hp...which would you rather
have? Plus, there are many more perf. parts available for the 5.0.

Josh

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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:03:10 +0000
From: jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net
Subject: (Fwd) Re: Off-Road Equipment

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From: Self
To: fordtrucks80up listservice.net
Subject: Re: Off-Road Equipment
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 14:34:55

Wow , I don't think I've ever seen someone outfit such a huge truck
for" serious off-roading" . What do you consider serious ? Your right
in that being so long is going to exclude you from many trails .
Where do you wheel ? Did you see some show last night that ran a
story on Tonya Hardings F-250 4x4 extended cab . That thing could
never get on the trails in the state that I live in
N.C.(Tellico,Uwharrie,etc.) without some serious pinstripping if you
know what I'm saying . One great advantage you have over most is
those axles . As far as prices go on the things that you listed , go
out and look through some off-road magazines and find the best prices
that way .

JR RANGER






From: BRIGANDBAR aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up listservice.net
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Subject: Re: Off-Road Equipment
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 97 18:05:30 +0000

I have an F-350 4x4 Crew Cab (Powerstroke) and an begining to prepare it for
some serious off-roading. I'd appreciate any information on the installation
of ARB Air Lockers, the price, ease of installation, results, problems etc.
I'm also looking for a source to get a good buy on a portable GPS unit to
use with the truck. I've looked at a couple of Magellan units that seem to
do everything I need, but I can't find any discounted prices on them. I know
that there must be a place to get them out there.

These are long trucks, and that has some disadantages, but also a few
advantages as in wheelbase span. Has anybody had any experience and or
problems with water ingestion or anything.


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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 14:34:48 +0000
From: jsruss postoffice.worldnet.att.net
Subject: Re: Off-Road Equipment

Wow , I don't think I've ever seen someone outfit such a huge truck
for" serious off-roading" . What do you consider serious ? Your right
in that being so long is going to exclude you from many trails .
Where do you wheel ? Did you see some show last night that ran a
story on Tonya Hardings F-250 4x4 extended cab . That thing could
never get on the trails in the state that I live in
N.C.(Tellico,Uwharrie,etc.) without some serious pinstripping if you
know what I'm saying . One great advantage you have over most is
those axles . As far as prices go on the things that you listed , go
out and look through some off-road magazines and find the best prices
that way .

JR RANGER






From: BRIGANDBAR aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up listservice.net
Reply-to: fordtrucks80up listservice.net
Subject: Re: Off-Road Equipment
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 97 18:05:30 +0000

I have an F-350 4x4 Crew Cab (Powerstroke) and an begining to prepare it for
some serious off-roading. I'd appreciate any information on the installation
of ARB Air Lockers, the price, ease of installation, results, problems etc.
I'm also looking for a source to get a good buy on a portable GPS unit to
use with the truck. I've looked at a couple of Magellan units that seem to
do everything I need, but I can't find any discounted prices on them. I know
that there must be a place to get them out there.

These are long trucks, and that has some disadantages, but also a few
advantages as in wheelbase span. Has anybody had any experience and or
problems with water ingestion or anything.


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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 13:30:53 PDT
From: "Mike Wiatt"
Subject: Performance chips

I too plan to put a chip in my 4.0 Ranger. After talking to everyone I
know who has used one I have decided on the Superchips one. They seem to
offer the biggest improvement. I heard something about the jet chips rev
limiter being set at the stock 4800rpm?? And Ive heard that the
Hypertech just doesnt do much. Like I said this is just what I ve heard
and if anyone else has more info on this let me know. By the way, if you
pay anywhere from $225-250 your not getting a bad deal. The lowest Ive
seen them is $225.




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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 14:40:23 -0600 (MDT)
From: Mike Ginter SA
Subject: Ford trucks post (fwd)

>> I am wondering if anybody else has had any trouble with the E4OD
>> automatic transmission used with the powerstroke diesel.
>
>CUT
>
>> Is the E4OD a product that is not capable of its intended and
>>
>> advertised purpose?
>>
>> Harold
>
>Nope, that's actually a fine transmission.
>However, it *is* an electronic overdrive, and that's where the caution
>comes in.
>No overdrive should be used when the engine would be more "comfortable"
>in a lower gear. That means that if you are losing RPMs, take it out of
>OD. This has nothing to do with the tranny's ability to pass the torque
>or tow the weight, but rather with the abuse on the clutches when it
>shifts under loads. You do not want that transmission to "hunt" for the
>best gear. Each shift takes its toll, especially under load, with a long
>torque arm that the OD gives. Just hit the little button, let it go into
>drive, and save the tranny from any unnecessary shifts. It will thank
>you by lasting longer.

CUT


I recently purchased a 1993 Extended Cab F140 4x4 with 351 and 3 speed
O.D. transmission that I assume is the E40D. The truck has approximately
79k miles. Something in the driveline (trans? probably) grumbles/vibrates
a little between 1000 and 1500 rpm while in O.D. I have had someone else
tell me that this is the first sign of my trans going out. Your e-mail
(Bill Funk) certainly makes logical sense, and I will definately follow
this pratice (already do actually). But having purchased the truck used,
the damage may already be done.

My question is this:

Would I be better off having this transmission serviced and possibly rebuilt
or at least repaired now, or should I wait until it finally breaks? In other
words, is this E40D problem I have heard so much about somewhat preventable
if taken care of early? Less expensive to fix if taken care of early?

Any advice regarding this question would be most appreciated.

Mike Ginter

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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 15:15:28 -0500
From: "Stephen M. Brown"
Subject: Re: performance chips

Hmmm...well anyone who's been on here very long has seen a thread or two
already about performance chips. I would do a LOT of research before I
bought a chip for your FORD. Ford's computers are pretty neat little
pieces of equipment.

Downsides to chips:

If you do what some makers do (put a new chip in-line with the Ford EEC-IV
computer and its sensors), the computer can learn its way around the chip
> after a while. Meaning you have to disconnect your battery & clear its
memory occasionally to get any performance gains back.

Apparently, a lot of chip makers merely advance your spark curve, meaning
you must run premium fuel, or you'll get knocking. This can cause trouble
if you have already advanced the base timing yourself.

Upside:

Some ....

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