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fordtrucks80up-digest Digest Volume 97 : Issue 7

Today's Topics:

1986 Bronco II, Electiral Short draw [Keith Srb ]
Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks [Gardner ]
RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks [Radu Lykan
Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks [Chris Kelly ]
Re: E40D Self Servicing? [Chewer aol.com ]
Re: 1986 Bronco II, Electiral Short [Chewer aol.com ]
Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks [Chewer aol.com ]
Stalled after 30 [Belvin Pete ]
Re: Stalled after 30 [Ken Payne ]
Re: Fords vs Chevies [Bill Funk ]
RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks ["Ryan Penner" ]
Re: fordtrucks80up-digest Digest V97 ["warren" ]
RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks ["Gary G. Gallo"
Re: E40D Self Servicing? [kck sarnoff.com (Kent C. Koping) ]
Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks [silent.bob juno.com ]
Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks [silent.bob juno.com ]
RE: E40D Self Servicing? ["Beaman, James"
RE: Fords vs Chevies ["Beaman, James"
RE: E40D Self Servicing? ["Beaman, James"
RE: E40D Self Servicing? [kck sarnoff.com (Kent C. Koping) ]
RE: 1986 Bronco II, Electiral Short [Keith Srb ]
Ignition Timing on an 86 Bronco II [Keith Srb ]
RE: E40D Self Servicing? ["Beaman, James"
Bronco Fuel Pump [meadjr minotafb.ndak.net ]
Help [Chris Bartnik ]

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 15:11:58 -0700
From: Keith Srb
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Subject: 1986 Bronco II, Electiral Short drawing Battery Down?
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Can any one tell me how I would go about checking to see if the Bronco has
a short in the electrical system that would be drawing the battery down???


>Keith Srb herbie netvalue.net
>1986 Ford Bronco II, 2.9L (I HATE LITERS) V-6, Mitsubishi 5-Speed.
>1966 Ford F100, 240 C.I. Straight Six, Warner T-18 4-Speed, Short Box.
>My Blood runs "TRUE BLUE FORD!"

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 19:01:33 -0500
From: Gardner
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Ryan Penner wrote:
>
> ----------
> From: richard
> Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 1:54 PM
> To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
> Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
>
> I've always thought Ford had more tourque and HP, but chevy had more
> stylish body styles and engine choices, plus more admenities prompting
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Excuse me? Did I hear you right? Chevy has not changed there ugly body styles
> for 10 years or so. Fords have always ALWAYS looked better than chevy's.
>
> Ryan
> '91 F150 CUSTOM!
>
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> Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.comJust in case no one knows this Chevrolet was named after the race car
driver that lost the most races "Chevrolet"! Don't remember his full
name but I will ask my dad tonight

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 16:29:49 -0800
From: Radu Lykan
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
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At 10:19 PM 5/19/97 UT, you wrote:
>Check our new domain names!
>http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.netforward.com
>v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
>
>
>
>----------
>From: richard
>Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 1:54 PM
>To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
>Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
>
>I've always thought Ford had more tourque and HP, but chevy had more
>stylish body styles and engine choices, plus more admenities prompting
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>Excuse me? Did I hear you right? Chevy has not changed there ugly body
styles
>for 10 years or so. Fords have always ALWAYS looked better than chevy's.
>
>Ryan
>'91 F150 CUSTOM!
>
>
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>
>
I have READ IN MAGAZINES that chevy trucks were the most aestheticaly(sp?)
pleasing truck on the road. I was only saying what I read. I myself have
always LOVED Ford and thought their body styles were better than chevys but
I really don't like the 1996-97 F-150's, though I still love the rest of
the F-series body styles. Simply my thoughts on the matter.
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Lord Radu Lykan, The Collector
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 21:04:56 -0400
From: Chris Kelly
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Radu Lykan wrote:
>
> At 10:19 PM 5/19/97 UT, you wrote:
> >Check our new domain names!
> >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.netforward.com
> >v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
> >
> >
> >
> >----------
> >From: richard
> >Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 1:54 PM
> >To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
> >Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
> >
> >I've always thought Ford had more tourque and HP, but chevy had more
> >stylish body styles and engine choices, plus more admenities prompting
> >^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> >
> >Excuse me? Did I hear you right? Chevy has not changed there ugly body
> styles
> >for 10 years or so. Fords have always ALWAYS looked better than chevy's.
> >
> >Ryan
> >'91 F150 CUSTOM!
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> I have READ IN MAGAZINES that chevy trucks were the most aestheticaly(sp?)
> pleasing truck on the road. I was only saying what I read. I myself have
> always LOVED Ford and thought their body styles were better than chevys but
> I really don't like the 1996-97 F-150's, though I still love the rest of
> the F-series body styles. Simply my thoughts on the matter.
> ============================================================================
> =======
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>
> Ben Markert
> Lord Radu Lykan, The Collector
> "If it makes you feel good, do it!"
>
> "Power is absolute. Power is corrupting.
> Absolute power corrupst absolutely."
>
> "He who conquers the present, controls the past.
> He who controls the past conquers the future." - Kane
>
> "Act. Don't react." - Xena
>
> "What a wonderful thing Humanity is. Passoinate, intelligent, noble of
> spirit and above all.....Delicious." - LaCroix
>
> PROUD Ford owner: 1982 F-250 300 I-6 4on the floor, named Lila.
> E-Mail:timberwolf deathsdoor.com, ze-wolf geocities.com,
> radulykan geocities.com
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Hey just thought I would write and say that chevrolet was a race car
driver 1n the 20's who was know for losing a whole bunch of races. One
other thing I think sales speak or the companies half of the top ten
sellers are Fords and No.1 F-150 then the explorer and ranger fall in
there the only chevy is the WT1500. There are to dodges so I guess that
puts Chevy down one more notch. If you are wondering the others are a
toyotas camry, dodge caravan and ram pickup, honda accord, ford escort,
and taurus I think it is in my magazine trying to recall from memory
though

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 21:12:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Chewer aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: E40D Self Servicing?
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Servicing your E40D trans is simple. Yes I would suggest you change the
filter also. No there is not a drain plug it requires removal of the trans
pan. A good investment would be a Do-it-yourself manual. There a several on
the market. The only caution wouild be to NOT overtighten the pan bolts when
you reassemble. Good Luck

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 21:16:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: Chewer aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: 1986 Bronco II, Electiral Short drawing Battery Down?
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Got a test light? Disconnect the negative battery cable and connect the test
light between the battery post and the cable end. If the light is bright Yes
you have a draw. Remember that several electrical components have memory
circuits. Likew the radio and the EEC (electronic engine control). By
disconnecting the fuses, when the light goes out or dims down then you've
found which circuit has the drain. Good luck

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 21:17:54 -0400 (EDT)
From: Chewer aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
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Let's compare the HP rating and elapsed times of the "454" super chevy and
the "Lightining" , The lightining will blow the doors off the CHEVY!!!!

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 19:44:39 -0600
From: Belvin Pete
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Stalled after 30
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Help!

I have a 86 F-150 2x4. It stalls and cuts out 30 miles or 30 minutes after
reaching operating temperature. I've replaced the following:

1. spark plugs
2. fuel pump
3. fuel filter
4. fuel line from pump to carburator
5. distributor cap and rotor
6. spark plug wires
7. Adjusted timing.
8. Ignition module

It only starts when the engine cools or rested for at least 30 minutes. I
put a little gas into carb and it starts up and away I go. I suspect fuel
problem but I don't know if there is some temperature dependent control in
the fuel line.

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Belvin Pete
bpete envisionet.net

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 22:11:36 -0400
From: Ken Payne
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Stalled after 30
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At 07:44 PM 5/19/97 -0600, you wrote:
>Help!
>
>I have a 86 F-150 2x4. It stalls and cuts out 30 miles or 30 minutes after
>reaching operating temperature. I've replaced the following:
>
>1. spark plugs
> 2. fuel pump
>3. fuel filter
>4. fuel line from pump to carburator
>5. distributor cap and rotor
>6. spark plug wires
>7. Adjusted timing.
>8. Ignition module
>
>It only starts when the engine cools or rested for at least 30 minutes. I
>put a little gas into carb and it starts up and away I go. I suspect fuel
>problem but I don't know if there is some temperature dependent control in
>the fuel line.
>
>Any help is appreciated.
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Belvin Pete
>bpete envisionet.net
>

Sounds like vapor lock. ASAP after it cuts out, unscrew the fuel line from
the carb - carefully in case there is fuel pressure. If no fuel comes out
then you have vapor lock. You've taken care of some items. I would suggest
checking your radiator and/or thermostat. If all else fails, wrap the fuel
line with header wrap insulating tape - this is just a band-aid for the real
problem. Could be the cooling system or you truck could be running lean (hot).

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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 19:26:48 -0700
From: Bill Funk
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Fords vs Chevies
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I have a '91 F250, and had before that an '81 F-250.
Before that, I've had 2 (count 'em, two) '73 Chevy C-10s.
The Fords have been more reliable for me. They also have more useable
cab room (I'm pretty big).
I like my distributers up front.
Actually, I think it's more of a personal thing rather than a
quantifiable thing. The Fords simply feel better, and I know they are
more reliable in my experience.
--
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Date: Tue, 20 May 97 03:06:20 UT
From: "Ryan Penner"
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
Message-Id:

----------
From: Radu Lykan
Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 6:29 PM
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks

At 10:19 PM 5/19/97 UT, you wrote:
>Check our new domain names!
>http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.netforward.com
>v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
>
>
>
>----------
>From: richard
>Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 1:54 PM
>To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
>Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
>
>I've always thought Ford had more tourque and HP, but chevy had more
>stylish body styles and engine choices, plus more admenities prompting
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>Excuse me? Did I hear you right? Chevy has not changed there ugly body
styles
>for 10 years or so. Fords have always ALWAYS looked better than chevy's.
>
>Ryan
>'91 F150 CUSTOM!
>
>
>____________________________________________________________________
>Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/
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>
>
>
I have READ IN MAGAZINES that chevy trucks were the most aestheticaly(sp?)
pleasing truck on the road. I was only saying what I read. I myself have
always LOVED Ford and thought their body styles were better than chevys but
I really don't like the 1996-97 F-150's, though I still love the rest of
the F-series body styles. Simply my thoughts on the matter.

I myself did not like the new body styles until about now. They have slowly
been growing on me. Sorta like the Dodge Ram, just not as fast.

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 00:43:27 -0500
From: "warren"
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> Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 19:03:09 -0700
> From: Bill Funk
> To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
> Subject: Plugs
> Message-ID:
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>
> > Beaman, James wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > As to the ignition system, the first thing I will probably change
in the
> > > quest for better mileage and power is the plugs and wires. Are
Accel
> > > U-Grooves the way to go for spark plugs?
As a motorcycle mechanic for 14 years, I have seen a lot of ignition
technology come and go. I can say from first hand experience, that I
observed Nippon Denso Hot-U Groove plugs, make an astounding 9 rear
wheel H.P. increase over the stock champion plugs. This was on a
Moto-Guzzi (Italian) roadracer. As for Splitfires.........most of the
bikes I worked on in the early 90's, that were diagnosed with a fouled
plug, most often had Splitfires in them.
Warren
wkurtz sky.net
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sky.net/~wkurtz/ranger.html

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 07:40:27 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Gary G. Gallo"
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
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I am with you on this one! Ford has changed Chevy still remains ugly as
ever!
Gary

On Mon, 19 May 1997, Ryan Penner wrote:

>
>
> ----------
> From: richard
> Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 1:54 PM
> To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
> Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
>
> I've always thought Ford had more tourque and HP, but chevy had more
> stylish body styles and engine choices, plus more admenities prompting
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Excuse me? Did I hear you right? Chevy has not changed there ugly body styles
> for 10 years or so. Fords have always ALWAYS looked better than chevy's.
>
> Ryan
> '91 F150 CUSTOM!
>
>
> ____________________________________________________________________
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>

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:30:37 -0400
From: kck sarnoff.com (Kent C. Koping)
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: E40D Self Servicing?
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Add to the removal of the pan and filter replacement, the draining of the torque
converter. You remove the flywheel/torque converter cover(half-moon shaped
sheet metal) and tap over the engine until the drain plug is visible. If you
drain just the pan you change around 5+ quarts(I think) if you drain TC also,
you have to add close to 15 quarts.(start checking level around 13-14). This is
a much more complete fluid change.

Kent

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:50:54 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
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On Mon, 19 May 97 22:19:31 UT "Ryan Penner" writes:
>
>
>----------
>From: richard
>Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 1:54 PM
>To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
>Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
>
>I've always thought Ford had more tourque and HP, but chevy had more
>stylish body styles and engine choices, plus more admenities prompting
>
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>Excuse me? Did I hear you right? Chevy has not changed there ugly body
>styles
>for 10 years or so. Fords have always ALWAYS looked better than
>chevy's.
>
>Ryan
>'91 F150 CUSTOM!

This is true, plus Ford was gracious enough to make the third door on
their late model Super Cabs standard. On a Chebby, this is an option. I
hear that Ford is now trying to make a 4 door version of the Ranger in
the 1999 models.

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:50:54 EDT
From: silent.bob juno.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Ford vs. Chevy Trucks
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On Mon, 19 May 1997 21:04:56 -0400 Chris Kelly
writes:

>Hey just thought I would write and say that chevrolet was a race car
>driver 1n the 20's who was know for losing a whole bunch of races. One
>
>other thing I think sales speak or the companies half of the top ten
>sellers are Fords and No.1 F-150 then the explorer and ranger fall in
>there the only chevy is the WT1500. There are to dodges so I guess
>that
>puts Chevy down one more notch. If you are wondering the others are a
>toyotas camry, dodge caravan and ram pickup, honda accord, ford
>escort,
>and taurus I think it is in my magazine trying to recall from memory
>though


What I would like to know is how bad did he lose his races? Was he 2nd or
3rd, or did he just come in dead last along with the rest of the
stragglers?

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:47:58 -0500
From: "Beaman, James"
To: "'fordtrucks80up lofcom.com'"
Subject: RE: E40D Self Servicing?
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>Chewer aol.com[SMTP:Chewer aol.com] wrote:
>
>Servicing your E40D trans is simple. Yes I would suggest you change the
>filter also. No there is not a drain plug it requires removal of the trans
>pan. A good investment would be a Do-it-yourself manual. There a several on
>the market. The only caution wouild be to NOT overtighten the pan bolts when
>you reassemble. Good Luck

Thanks, I'll look for a manual. It sounds like a messy job. When
you remove the pan, does the fluid run out all over the place? If
so, I guess I'll just put down alot of newspaper or get a big
pan to catch it all.

James Beaman
james.beaman lmco.com
Houston, Texas
>

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:58:55 -0500
From: "Beaman, James"
To: "'fordtrucks80up lofcom.com'"
Subject: RE: Fords vs Chevies
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>Bill Funk[SMTP:skypilot starlink.com] wrote:
>
>I have a '91 F250, and had before that an '81 F-250.
>Before that, I've had 2 (count 'em, two) '73 Chevy C-10s.
>The Fords have been more reliable for me. They also have more useable
>cab room (I'm pretty big).
>I like my distributers up front.
>Actually, I think it's more of a personal thing rather than a
>quantifiable thing. The Fords simply feel better, and I know they are
>more reliable in my experience.

In my area, the large amount of trucks means that there are more and
more used car lots that sell only late model pickup trucks. My
observation is that over 75% of the trucks on these lots are GM.
Where are the Fords? The only explanation I have is that they are
being held onto longer and those buying Chevys are then selling them
to buy a Ford truck or some other type of vehicle.

James Beaman
james.beaman lmco.com
Houston, Texas
>

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 10:13:21 -0500
From: "Beaman, James"
To: "'fordtrucks80up lofcom.com'"
Subject: RE: E40D Self Servicing?
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>kck sarnoff.com[SMTP:kck sarnoff.com] wrote:
>
>Add to the removal of the pan and filter replacement, the draining of the
>torque converter. You remove the flywheel/torque converter cover(half-moon
>shaped sheet metal) and tap over the engine until the drain plug is visible.
>If you drain just the pan you change around 5+ quarts(I think) if you drain
>TC also, you have to add close to 15 quarts.(start checking level around
>13-14). This is a much more complete fluid change.
>
>Kent

I assume that all 15 or so quarts circulates between the torque
converter, transmission, and transmission cooler. If this is not
the case, and the converter fluid is separate, do I need to change
it as often? How about refilling? Hopefully my original assumption
is correct and all 15 quarts is added through the filler tube and
the necessary fluid will work its way into the torque converter
(as opposed to having to fill the converter separately).

James Beaman
james.beaman lmco.com
Houston, Texas

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 11:42:50 -0400
From: kck sarnoff.com (Kent C. Koping)
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: RE: E40D Self Servicing?
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Yes, all 15 quarts go in through the filler tube and work there way into the
converter... I have heard it suggested, from a knowledgeable(IMHO) Ford tech
guy, that the E4OD is very touchy and that the fluid change should be done
often, (like every 15K miles).

See http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/renzo/wwwboard/messages/131.html and
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/renzo/wwwboard/messages/137.html

This is also a good "repair" site for all Fords.

Kent

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:28:18 -0700
From: Keith Srb
To: "'fordtrucks80up lofcom.com'"
Subject: RE: 1986 Bronco II, Electiral Short drawing Battery Down?
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Thank you very much for the information!!!!


>Keith Srb herbie netvalue.net
>1986 Ford Bronco II, 2.9L (I HATE LITERS) V-6, Mitsubishi 5-Speed.
>1966 Ford F100, 240 C.I. Straight Six, Warner T-18 4-Speed, Short Box.
>My Blood runs "TRUE BLUE FORD!"


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Sent: Monday, May 19, 1997 6:16 PM
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: 1986 Bronco II, Electrical Short drawing Battery Down?

Got a test light?


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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 11:30:03 -0700
From: Keith Srb
To: "'fordtrucks80up lofcom.com'"
Subject: Ignition Timing on an 86 Bronco II
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Does anyone have any idea how to set the Timing on an 86 Bronco II.
Somehow the timing has gotten advanced a few degrees and no matter what I
do I can not reset it, or even change it at all.

>Keith Srb herbie netvalue.net
>1986 Ford Bronco II, 2.9L (I HATE LITERS) V-6, Mitsubishi 5-Speed.
>1966 Ford F100, 240 C.I. Straight Six, Warner T-18 4-Speed, Short Box.
>My Blood runs "TRUE BLUE FORD!"

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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 14:25:03 -0500
From: "Beaman, James"
To: "'fordtrucks80up lofcom.com'"
Subject: RE: E40D Self Servicing?
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>kck sarnoff.com[SMTP:kck sarnoff.com] wrote:
>
>Yes, all 15 quarts go in through the filler tube and work there way into the
>converter... I have heard it suggested, from a knowledgeable(IMHO) Ford tech
>guy, that the E4OD is very touchy and that the fluid change should be done
>often, (like every 15K miles).
>
>See http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/renzo/wwwboard/messages/131.html and
>http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/renzo/wwwboard/messages/137.html
>
>This is also a good "repair" site for all Fords.
>
>Kent

Thanks, Kent, this is a very helpful site indeed. Incidentally, this
guy,
who seems to know what he is talking about, suggests locking
out the overdrive when doing any towing. I think I will go against
the advice in the owner's guide and start practicing this. I hope
my mileage doesn't suffer. Oh well, it can't be much worse than
it already is.

James Beaman
james.beaman lmco.com
Houston, Texas
>
>
>
>
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