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fordtrucks80up-digest Tuesday, October 21 1997 Volume 01 : Number 181



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In this issue:

Aftercooler for P/S [peter.arnold.01 snet.net (peter.arnold.01)]
Exhaust length/Back Pressure [Gary Snook ]
RE: Aftercooler for P/S ["Bitting, Greg" ]
Re: Lowering to level ["Ryan Penner" ]
Re: Underdrive pulleys [Midwest96 aol.com]
Re:97 Ranger cutting out 100+ mph ["Mike Wiatt" ]
Bad Bearings - NO POWER UPHILL [Gary Snook ]
Re: Tornado [bob ]
[Fwd: WWWBoard Message 1969] [bob ]
Re: Sports car interior [Joe Maleski ]
Re: 1997 Ford Ranger [Dave Armbruster ]
Winter Tires ? ["Chris" ]
Re: 1997 Ford Ranger [bob ]
Re: non-painted big block [Joe Maleski ]
Switching Between Dual Tanks [Joe Maleski ]
Tires ["Casey Vandor" ]
1999 F250&F350 [Natedog199 aol.com]
re: 1999 F250&F350 [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
F350 clutch interlock defeat ["Todd A. Muccilli"
re: Winter Tires ? [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
Re: FELP. No power up hill and doesn't stay running [William Street
Re: How do I get off the List? ["Ron McDonald" ]
FS: '90 F-250 4x4 Supercab ["John D. Bowne" ]
Re: Lowering to level ["Bear" ]
Lifter Replacement ["Mark J. Salvetti" ]
86' bronco engine swap [JEREMY GRAMKOW ]
Re: Question regarding altitude [fwise juno.com]
F-150 Front Tire Wear ["Mark J. Salvetti" ]
Re: Tornado [Midwest96 aol.com]
Re: Dual tank question [Midwest96 aol.com]
LOWERING TO LEVEL ["Jeff Wey" ]

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 20:05:16 GMT
From: peter.arnold.01 snet.net (peter.arnold.01)
Subject: Aftercooler for P/S

Does anyone make an addon aftercooler for the PowerStroke? I
understand that it is a way to "Free" perfomance increase on a "Smoke
Motor"

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:30:09 -0500
From: Gary Snook
Subject: Exhaust length/Back Pressure

By looking at a P51 Mustange exhaust pipes, I would guess they aren't over
about 6" long. I have never seen under the cowling to verify this, but I
have heard them run, and there are NO mufflers. As far as damaging the
valves ......I don't think this is viable.

.02 $ worth

Gary

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 15:25:11 -0700
From: "Bitting, Greg"
Subject: RE: Aftercooler for P/S

What is "Power Stroke"?

>-----Original Message-----
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>Sent: Sunday, October 19, 1997 1:05 PM
>To: fordtrucks80up ListService.net
>Subject: Aftercooler for P/S
>
>Does anyone make an addon aftercooler for the PowerStroke? I
>understand that it is a way to "Free" perfomance increase on a "Smoke
>Motor"
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 16:37:18 -0600
From: "Ryan Penner"
Subject: Re: Lowering to level

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From: Luke Wells
To: fordtrucks80up listservice.net
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 1997 3:27 PM
Subject: Lowering to level


>I have a 96 Ranger Splash and was wanting to lower the back level to the
>front
>but have no clue on how many inches to do it to. I also would like to
>know what
>would be the most cost efficient method(no spring cutting or anything
>like that)
>to do so that would keep the smoothness of my ride the same. Thanx
>
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Go to the hardware store buy some sand bags and put those
in the back. That is what I did.

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:39:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: Midwest96 aol.com
Subject: Re: Underdrive pulleys

In a message dated 97-10-21 16:05:26 EDT, you write:


the Ranger. I have contacted Unorthodox Racing and have possibly
convinced them to make up a set of em. If anyone knows where to get a
set of the pulleys let me know. If nobody makes the pulleys I guess you
wont have a big decision to make though. :-) >>

What are underdrive pulleys?

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 16:08:46 PDT
From: "Mike Wiatt"
Subject: Re:97 Ranger cutting out 100+ mph

I had a problem with those speeds too the truck sputters and lurches and
I think its the rev limiter too(I believe it is set to under 5000rpm).
You can get a new chip(oops...module although it would be nice if it
was a chip). From what I have heard the JET chip doesnt do any thing
about the rev limiter but the one from Superchips does.

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'94 Ranger Supercab 4.0 5 speed
The Ford Ranger Pages
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 19:07:18 -0500
From: Gary Snook
Subject: Bad Bearings - NO POWER UPHILL

Mike;
It sounds like the cam was (is) out of time. If the cam is off a
tooth (retarded), this results in the same symptoms as the worn timing
chain. I have seen engines run that were several teeth off in timing. The
way to check this is to find the spec for your engine when the intake valve
opens in degrees, jerk off the valve cover, and rent, beg, or buy a dial
indicator and find out where the crank is at when the valve opens. As far
as the bad oil pressure, from my experience, the bearings, crank AND CAM
will be goners. Time for a short block? I think it is time for a second
opinion. Find a reputable FORD DEALER, and have them look at your truck.
Good Luck

Gary

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:23:36 -0700
From: bob
Subject: Re: Tornado

Todd Metzger wrote:

> Geoffrey Hoffman wrote:
>
> > At 10:15 AM -0400 10/21/97, KSMIKE wrote:
> > >I have a Tornado in my 94 Explorer. Does it help? Who knows. I wouldnt believe
> > >anything except independent, controlled dyno or dragstrip tests. And I haven't
> > >seen any of those. I think my fuel line magnets gave me more power (sarcasm).
> >
> > by the way, what is the deal with those magnets? i know that they don't
> > really do anything, but are they supposed to be doing? seems like a weird
> > concept....
> >
> > --
> > Geoffrey Hoffman gch2 cornell.edu
> > Cornell University http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pobox.com/~hoffy
> >
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>
> Someone correct me if I am wrong, but the magnets were, in theory, supposed to
> almost "expand" your fuel. They thought that the magnets would separate any long
> chains of molecules that had inadvertently formed during production of the fuel,
> transport, etc. By breaking these long chains up, it was supposed cause the fuel
> to burn more efficiently.
> As for the Air tornado, I am not sure if this was stated in the original article or
> not(I didn't read it, I just deleted it), it causes turbulence, actually a
> spiralling motion, in the air flow. This is supposed to create a more homogenous
> mixture of gas and air. However, there is already plently of turbulence in the air
> flow, from your air filter, bends in the air intake tube, your upper and lower
> intakes, and finally when the air stream crashes into the top of your heads. It
> seems like a good idea in theory but rather poor when put to practical use.
>
> Todd Metzger
> tmetz umr.edu
>

Not only that, but in our modern fuel injected fords, there is no fuel in that air
until it gets to the injector, which on my engine, is right in front of the intake
valve.

Bob Heyl
'94 Lightning


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empty what's full and scratch where it itches."
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:37:18 -0700
From: bob
Subject: [Fwd: WWWBoard Message 1969]

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Brian Hale - ABC News 20/20 posted the following article in the WWWBoard

Dated : October 21, 1997 at 15:35:44
Subject: NYC Area Ford Paint Problems!

If you have a Ford with peeling, cracking or chipping paint, 20/20 needs you ASAP!!!!! Please call me immediately at (212) 456-7488. We are looking for vehicles to appear on our show!

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:38:10 -0700
From: Joe Maleski
Subject: Re: Sports car interior

Matt,

I think you're nuts. :)

One of things I like about my truck is how easy it is to get in and out of
it. My other car is a honda del Sol and getting into it is like pulling on
a pair of tight pants. No thanks - give me a normal truck interior any day!

In fact, this is starting to scare me - the car-if-i-cation of truck
interiors. With all the sightings, etc. of the 1999 F-Series lately, has
anyone looked inside? Please tell me that the interior designers of the
current Taurus/Sable had nothing to do with it...

Joe

>Does anybody else think it would be really neat to convert a sports car
>interior so it can be fitted in a truck? Before you tell me im nuts just let
>me say... I know i am but sometimes good ideas come out. I was looking at a
>98 c****tte the other day and thought that this would be a great interior for
>cruisin the trails, just let me know what you think,
>Matt
>92 F 250 4x4 5.8L
>
>PS Dont be afraid to tell me im nuts

************************************
Joe Maleski
Santa Clara, CA
1994 F-250HD SuperCab 4X4, 460/5-spd

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:40:09 -0600
From: Dave Armbruster
Subject: Re: 1997 Ford Ranger

I heard once that the speed limiter cut in at 109, but I've never had to go
that fast to found out the number for sure. What does it do when you hit
the top end? I figured it began cutting off the ignition.

Dave

>It is the rev limiter I think .
>
>Bitting, Greg wrote:
>
>> Hello out there,
>> I own a 1997 Ford Ranger pick-up truck. It has in it a five
>> speed
>> manual transmission attached to a 4.0L engine. I have a problem with
>> the
>> truck shutting down at around 103 mph. What can I do to alleviate this
>>
>> problem? Also, I would like to bolt on a little extra horsepower,
>> where
>> would anyone recommend I start?
>> Thank you for your help.

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 20:49:52 -0400
From: "Chris"
Subject: Winter Tires ?

I'm looking to buy some winter tires for my Ranger, and was wondering if
anyone knew what the conversion from my current tires would be to a tire of
a different series ?

Currently I have P235s on 15 inch rims that are 60 series.

I plan to go to a standard 15 inch rim and hope to put on 75 series tires.

Would that mean that the size of the tire should be a P205 ? or P215

I don't think that P235/75R15 & P235/60R15 tires will be the same size,
which would alter my spedometer (that's is if they would even fit)

Thanks in advance for any any responses.

Chris

'97 SPLASH

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:48:31 -0700
From: bob
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