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fordtrucks80up-digest Saturday, March 21 1998 Volume 02 : Number 105



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In this issue:

Trade [John Cassis ]
Helm Manuals [Casey Vandor ]
Re: [off-topic] Car phones ["Len Taylor" ]
Re: 85 F250 Diesel Tach [Sheldon Belinkoff ]
Re: 85 F250 Diesel Tach [Sheldon Belinkoff ]
Re: 1998 Ranger gas tank? [ACMERCG ]
Re: [off-topic] Car phones [ACMERCG ]
Re: 1998 Ranger gas tank? ["Chris Hedemark" ]
E40D ["Matthew P. Hoyt" ]
Re: No trade [Casey Vandor ]
Distributer Nitemare [Hawk sktc.net]
Re: distributer nightmare [Randy ]
Re: E40D ["Luke Walling" ]
Ford F-350 Diesel Wanted [Sheldon Belinkoff ]
Introduction [Hawk sktc.net]
Re: [off-topic] Car phones [FSTFORDS ]
Re: distributer nightmare [FSTFORDS ]
Re: distributer nightmare..bronze gear [FSTFORDS ]
Re: 1998 Ranger gas tank? [JSCF250 ]
Re: E40D ["Matthew P. Hoyt" ]

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 15:33:07 -0600
From: John Cassis
Subject: Trade

Casey,

I must not have been paying attention did not relize you were looking at =
the extra-cabs. We were talking about the same thing. I dont have an =
extra cab (wish I did). I'm getting 18 on the highway and between 15 and =
16 in town. Now this is by my odometer that is a little off. I went from =
P235/70/15's to 31"x10.50"x15's. I know my speedo reads 3mph slower than =
you are actualy going so my milage is a little better than the numbers =
I'm giving you. I have not figured out a proper calculation to do that. =
Also the truck is lifted 2 1/2" in the front so it sets level and I have =
a Raven Truck Topper on it. This all affected my mpg. When it was bone =
stock I was getting around 19mpg in town and 21 to 22 on the highway =
depending on what speed I drove. With each modification the gas milage =
dropped a little. Sorry I was so long winded good luck finding your new =
truck.=20

John Cassis
93' STX 4x4 3.0/5-speed

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 14:24:53 -0900
From: Casey Vandor
Subject: Helm Manuals

I found the little information packet in my 83 (the one that tells about
the options of the truck) and on the flap is the order form for the Helm
manuals for my truck, total cost (for all, electrical, mechanical,
ect...) $65.00!! I don't think they would send em to me now though :(

Casey

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 15:46:30 PST
From: "Len Taylor"
Subject: Re: [off-topic] Car phones

all you need is to have someone send this email to the FCC. They can fix
your problem.

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>From: Joe Maleski
>Subject: Re: [off-topic] Car phones
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>>You know it's a shame that scanners are no longer capable of listening
>>in on cellular calls. Wouldn't it be great to plug a PA speaker under
>>the hood into a scanner, and rebroadcast these phone calls for the
>>benefit of all the drivers nearby?
>
>Actually it is still quite possible to listen in on cell phone
>conversations. My personal experience (enough said here) listening to
>conversations is that 30 percent are people checking their voicemail,
30
>percent are people telling their significant others that they are on
their
>way home and what do you need from the store, etc. and 30 percent are
sales
>pukes keeping up with their contacts.
>
>It is also very possible to build a jammer that will flood the
frequencies
>with static but the challenge is to figure out the frequency of the
guys
>phone in the car directly ahead of you who has slowed to 45 in the left
>lane as he tries to find a piece of paper to jot a note on. Can be
done,
>though.
>
>Enough on this subject, back to talking trucks! Ken put me (or rather,
my
>F-250) on the website the other day; check out the Silver Camel at
>http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1994_f250.html.
>
>Joe
>
>************************************
>Joe Maleski
>Santa Clara, CA
>1994 F-250HD SuperCab 4X4, 460/5-spd
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>mailto:jmaleski auspex.com
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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 17:08:27 -0800
From: Sheldon Belinkoff
Subject: Re: 85 F250 Diesel Tach

It is not a mechanical tach. There is a sending unit on the injection
pump. That's what usually goes bad. Replace the sending unit.
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SCB
belinkoff earthlink.net

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 17:08:27 -0800
From: Sheldon Belinkoff
Subject: Re: 85 F250 Diesel Tach

It is not a mechanical tach. There is a sending unit on the injection
pump. That's what usually goes bad. Replace the sending unit.
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SCB
belinkoff earthlink.net

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:14:57 EST
From: ACMERCG
Subject: Re: 1998 Ranger gas tank?

In a message dated 98-03-20 14:17:22 EST, you write:


have raced many folks in a 440 6-pack roadrunner while she was pregnant
with me. >>
DAMN!!!! Your mother is a good woman! :)

Joe
acmercg aol.com
87 JX SOFTOP
92 F-150 4x4 NITE
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://members.aol.com/ACMERCG/index.html

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:21:39 EST
From: ACMERCG
Subject: Re: [off-topic] Car phones

In a message dated 98-03-20 15:09:55 EST, you write:


a cop or something. >>
You know thats a great idea but the local Police won't think it's too funny.
You probally wont either when your'e at "HQ" getting you're tickets....Just my
$.02.

Joe
acmercg aol.com
87 JX SOFTOP
92 F-150 4x4 NITE
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://members.aol.com/ACMERCG/index.html

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 21:14:42 -0500
From: "Chris Hedemark"
Subject: Re: 1998 Ranger gas tank?

>DAMN!!!! Your mother is a good woman! :)


She's also the one that was trying to talk me into a Cobra instead of the
Mustang GT because "it has a cool exhaust note"

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 19:22:01 -0800
From: "Matthew P. Hoyt"
Subject: E40D

Hey guys, I joined right when you all were arguing about this transmission.
Since I'm stuck with one and i heard how much to replace it I've decided
to take care of it. Can anyone tell me from expierience the best best to
change out the fluid? Should I put in a plug like the the one in the oil
pan for easier access next time? What should I use? How much? Thanx in
advance...

Matt
'93 Black F-150

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 18:27:51 -0900
From: Casey Vandor
Subject: Re: No trade

Well I went to the bank to day to fill out a loan application and I was
denied because I am drawing on the Alaska State Educational Loan. I can
not draw a loan until I stop the student loan, so I can't even think of
getting another truck for four (maybe five) years. Thats good though,
give me a lot of time to know exactly what I want in my next truck. BTW
I still am interested in some fuel economy figures for a 4.0L 4x4 3.73
Limited SLip and auto tranny. Is there a fuel economy web site someone
could point me to?

Thanks
Casey

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Date: 20 Mar 1998 22:04:12 EDT
From: Hawk sktc.net
Subject: Distributer Nitemare

Doug is exactly right, the distributer is mis-matched to the cam. The
metal is different in the distributer gears between a roller cam and a
flat tappet cam.
Buck

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Date: Sat, 21 Mar 1998 00:03:15 -0800
From: Randy
Subject: Re: distributer nightmare

I can help Dave! Put a Bronze gear on the distributor, so it can wear
w/the new cam gear.

Dave Send wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I have an 89 Bronco (full size) with a 351 engine. I have just had a new
> oil pump, and a cam shaft put in it and no less than 3 distributers!! Right
> now, it is sitting in my driveway again because the same thing keeps
> happening. The gear on the distributer shaft keeps getting chewed up,
> causing me to break down. This is why the oil pump and cam shaft were
> replaced, now its happened again. Anyone out there have an idea as to whats
> going on? I could really use some ideas on this. Thanks.

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 23:18:21 -0500
From: "Luke Walling"
Subject: Re: E40D

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> From: Matthew P. Hoyt
> To: fordtrucks80up ListService.net
> Subject: E40D
> Date: Friday, March 20, 1998 10:22 PM
>
> Hey guys, I joined right when you all were arguing about this
transmission.
> Since I'm stuck with one and i heard how much to replace it I've decided
> to take care of it. Can anyone tell me from expierience the best best to
> change out the fluid? Should I put in a plug like the the one in the oil
> pan for easier access next time? What should I use? How much? Thanx in
> advance...
>
> Matt
> '93 Black F-150

Don't think you should have the E40D.. Think you should have the AOD, or
the 4R70W..

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:26:35 -0800
From: Sheldon Belinkoff
Subject: Ford F-350 Diesel Wanted

I am looking for a 1990 - 1992 Ford F-350 Diesel 4X4 equipped as
follows:

Regular cab
4.10 axle, limited slip preferred;
Dual tanks;
Towing/trailer package;
5-speed preferred;
Manual hubs and xfer case;
Low mileage, excellent maintenance history;

The following items would be nice:

Cruise control/tilt wheel;
Power windows, door locks;
Air conditioning

I prefer the truck to have no, or very minimal, modifications.

Thanks to all for any help,


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SCB
belinkoff earthlink.net

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Date: 20 Mar 1998 22:36:32 EDT
From: Hawk sktc.net
Subject: Introduction

Hi All,
I've been lurking on the digest for a while and finally decided to talk
a little. I presently have a 95 F150 and a 94 Ranger, so I think I'm in
the right spot. I am very new to computers, however, so I hope you will
be tolerent of my mistakes. (What is spamming?)


To David Chapman who wrote "Brakes Stick When Wet": I had much the same
problem on the Ranger. I went to a parts store and bought a very cheap
pair of rear brake shoes and put them on, end of problem.

Well I've enjoyed reading the Digest and hope to contribute a little.
Good to be here.

Buck Shoff (Hawk sktc.net)

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 23:40:46 EST
From: FSTFORDS
Subject: Re: [off-topic] Car phones

IT'S NOT AGAINST THE LAW TO USE A P.A.


mike long

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 23:45:49 EST
From: FSTFORDS
Subject: Re: distributer nightmare

YES.......

i had the same problem on my m motor after we rebuilt it

the gear on some aftermarket distributors is not located properly and sits on
the boss on the block and gives it a bind inducing the wear problem.....

bought a distributor from dealer and solved it.


mike long

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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 23:47:19 EST
From: FSTFORDS
Subject: Re: distributer nightmare..bronze gear

bronze gears are designed for race use and only last about 30k.

mike long

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Date: Sat, 21 Mar 1998 00:01:00 EST
From: JSCF250
Subject: Re: 1998 Ranger gas tank?

hey i installed a underhood light in my 89 f250 custom (which means no custom
options) and i also installed a glove box light, and a brake cargo light frpm
a 95 model year. it was alot of fun cutting out the back of the cab to install
the light. but its done and its a perfect job.
joe

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Date: Sat, 21 Mar 1998 01:02:57 -0800
From: "Matthew P. Hoyt"
Subject: Re: E40D

Well, the only reason I think it's the E40D is b/c IT SAYS IT RIGHT ON THE
TRANNY!!! :). Anyway, I should have mentioned it's a lightning.

Thanx
Matt



At 11:18 PM 3/20/98 -0500, you wrote:
>----------
>> From: Matthew P. Hoyt
>> To: fordtrucks80up ListService.net
>> Subject: E40D
>> Date: Friday, March 20, 1998 10:22 PM
>>
>> Hey guys, I joined right when you all were arguing about this
>transmission.
>> Since I'm stuck with one and i heard how much to replace it I've decided
>> to take care of it. Can anyone tell me from expierience the best best to
>> change out the fluid? Should I put in a plug like the the one in the oil
>> pan for easier access next time? What should I use? How much? Thanx in....

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