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fordtrucks80up-digest Digest Volume 97 : Issue 12

Today's Topics:

Re: Stock T-case and axles [Radu Lykan
Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 351W [onnie lynn winebarger
Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 3 [Kevin Bristol ]
1981 F-100 transmission [Christopher Scott Kram
Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 3 [Joe Chiasson
Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 3 [Radu Lykan
Re: ford truck offered to me to pur [trichard3 juno.com (TYRONE AL RICHA]
"Ford don't never" [cableeng vt.edu (Douglas Minnick, T]
"Ford don't never" -Reply [BARRY PRICE
Rust busting old parts -- ["chita" ]
Squeaky Steering Wheel [PDupont105 aol.com ]
'87 Bronco II Rear Antilock Light/Te [PDupont105 aol.com ]
Re: '87 Bronco II Rear Antilock Ligh [Gardner ]
1992 F150 Flareside Electrical [Ken Payne ]
Ford Truckin' magazine - F100 specia ["chita" ]
Re: 1992 F150 Flareside Electrical [Mark Ponsford ]
Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 3 [trichard3 juno.com (TYRONE AL RICHA]
Re: '87 Bronco II Rear Antilock Ligh [Randy Zeilinger
Re: 1992 F150 Flareside Electrical [Randy Zeilinger

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Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 18:14:06 -0800
From: Radu Lykan
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Stock T-case and axles
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At 02:07 PM 5/26/97 EDT, 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
>
> i have a friend who wants to sell his f 150 , 1990 with 148,000 miles
>xlt king cab . what is it worth?
What condition is the truck in?
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"If it makes you feel good, do it!"

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Absolute power corrupst absolutely."

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"What a wonderful thing Humanity is. Passoinate, intelligent, noble of
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E-Mail:timberwolf deathsdoor.com, ze-wolf geocities.com,
radulykan geocities.com
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Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 22:42:25 -0500 (EST)
From: onnie lynn winebarger
To: fordtruck
Subject: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 351W
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Is it possible to take components from a later engine and
just put them in? The engine is '84 or '85. What would I need?
Intake manifold, the injectors, the computer - anything else?
I'm pretty much a novice, so any help would be appreciated.

TIA
Lynn

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Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 23:47:50 +0000
From: Kevin Bristol
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 351W
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onnie lynn winebarger wrote:
>
> Is it possible to take components from a later engine and
> just put them in? The engine is '84 or '85. What would I need?
> Intake manifold, the injectors, the computer - anything else?
> I'm pretty much a novice, so any help would be appreciated.
>
> TIA
> Lynn
>
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nope that pretty much does it

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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 00:06:23 -0400
From: Christopher Scott Kram
To: fordtrucks80up-digest lofcom.com
Subject: 1981 F-100 transmission
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Hi,

I have a 1981 F-100 (300 cui I-6) with a 3 speed overdrive transmission and
I have another '81 F-100 for parts. The parted F-100 transmission has a
broken upper gear (reverse) and I want to repair it to have a spare
transmission. Does anyone know how to remove the upper gears, and where I
might be able to get a illustrated parts breakdown or good visual reference
on Ford transmissions? Any manual I've looked in doesn't cover or barely
overviews transmissions. I'd like to replace the necessary gears but I
don't want to force anything and damage anything else on it. I'd appreciate
any info.

Chris K.

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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 07:13:55 -0700
From: Joe Chiasson
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 351W
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onnie lynn winebarger wrote:
>
> Is it possible to take components from a later engine and
> just put them in? The engine is '84 or '85. What would I need?
> Intake manifold, the injectors, the computer - anything else?
> I'm pretty much a novice, so any help would be appreciated.
>
> TIA
> Lynn
>
> ____________________________________________________________________
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Don't forget to check the little things. Check to make sure
throttle cable is the same length, switch any sensors (coolant etc.)
over.
Joe

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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 18:08:26 -0800
From: Radu Lykan
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 351W
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At 07:13 AM 5/27/97 -0700, 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
>
>onnie lynn winebarger wrote:
>>
>> Is it possible to take components from a later engine and
>> just put them in? The engine is '84 or '85. What would I need?
>> Intake manifold, the injectors, the computer - anything else?
>> I'm pretty much a novice, so any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> TIA
>> Lynn
>>
>> ____________________________________________________________________
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>
> Don't forget to check the little things. Check to make sure
>throttle cable is the same length, switch any sensors (coolant etc.)
>over.
> Joe
>
>
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>
>
>
why put fuel injection in a carburated engine? Fuel injectors mess uo a
lot, they get clogged borken, ect. ect..
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"If it makes you feel good, do it!"

"Power is absolute. Power is corrupting.
Absolute power corrupst absolutely."

"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, name: Lila.
E-Mail:timberwolf deathsdoor.com, ze-wolf geocities.com,
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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 22:24:16 EDT
From: trichard3 juno.com (TYRONE AL RICHARDS)
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Cc: trichard helios.acomp.usf.edu
Subject: Re: ford truck offered to me to purchase :requesting opinion
from all members in 48 hours.
Message-ID:

THE F150 IS NOT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
T HE BODY NEEDS PAINT , A LIGHT STAYS ON SAYING CHECK ENGINE, AND IT 'S
GAS GUAGE NEEDS REPAIR.
THE LIGHT COVER INTERIOR IS OFF.
THE RADIO DOES NOT PICKUP AM , AND MAYBE OTHER PROBLEMS. I WANTED THAT
TRUCK , BUT MY BUYER SAID NO.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
ESTIMATE REPAIR COST AND WHOLE SALE VALUE.

REGARDS
TAR

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 12:58:33 -0500
From: cableeng vt.edu (Douglas Minnick, Television Engr. WD4BSB)
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: "Ford don't never"
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I want to install dual exhausts on an 80-F150 351w. I'm told that Ford has never
put duals on their pickups. True? I live in Virginia and state inspections
are tuff to get around, any suggestions (no, don't want to split after muffler
or any of that other make do stuff, I want the efficiency and torque of a
true dual system).

Can one of you EPA types comment, I want to use headers, twin converters and
mufflers. Now, Aint dis cleaner dan de ol'factory singel pipe? Looks like there
should be a way for a guy to accomplish this without joining Tim McVay and crew
(Its just a bad joke, OK).


Douglas Minnick, WD4BSB
Television Engineer
Va Tech University
204 Saunders Hall
Blacksburg, Va.
24061-0307
cableeng vt.edu

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 13:29:52 -0400
From: BARRY PRICE
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: "Ford don't never" -Reply
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I don't know what the laws in Virginia are concerning state inspections of
vehicles, but I have a 80 Ford Ranger King Cab that I am doing the
same thing with. I have been in contact with the state of Georgia
emissions office and they claim that if I have duel converters and pass
the emissions test that I will have no problems.

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 12:21:00 -0700
From: "chita"
To:
Subject: Rust busting old parts --
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If you've been looking for a source for this legendary "c/rust buster," I
finally found them --

Kano Labs, in Tennessee: (800) 211-1373

They've got a Squirt Special on right now, which includes a gallon of
AeroKroil, a 10 oz. aerosol and a hand held trigger spray for $27.20, which
includes shipping.

I wondered why so many people spoke in reverent tones about this stuff -
yet I couldn't find it anywhere. It's because Kano Labs normally is an
industrial supplier and they deal direct. Their reputation was built on
AeroKroil, used in the aircraft industry. With the ability to sneak into
spaces as small as one millionth of an inch, it really can penetrate crusty
parts.

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 15:50:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: PDupont105 aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Squeaky Steering Wheel
Message-ID:

The steering column to my '88 Taurus is beginning to squeak when I turn
corners. Is anyone familiar with the type of lubrication required to correct
this? Will removing the two screws which hold the steering wheel in place
allow me easy access to the steering column without disturbing the cruise
control components (electrical) housed within the steering wheel itself? Any
tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 15:57:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: PDupont105 aol.com
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: '87 Bronco II Rear Antilock Light/Temperature Gauge
Message-ID:

My '87 Bronco II's Rear Antilock dashboard light stays lit even though there
is nothing wrong with the rear antilock. I've had this checked out by
several mechanics and they all agree that there is nothing wrong with the
braking system. Has anyone heard of such a thing?
ALSO
My Temperature gauge recently stopped working. How do I determine what needs
to be replaced to correct this?

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 16:16:13 -0500
From: Gardner
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: '87 Bronco II Rear Antilock Light/Temperature Gauge
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PDupont105 aol.com wrote:
>
> My '87 Bronco II's Rear Antilock dashboard light stays lit even though there
> is nothing wrong with the rear antilock. I've had this checked out by
> several mechanics and they all agree that there is nothing wrong with the
> braking system. Has anyone heard of such a thing?
> ALSO
> My Temperature gauge recently stopped working. How do I determine what needs
> to be replaced to correct this?
>
> ____________________________________________________________________
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> Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.comI am no help on the antilock brakes but the temperature gauge can be
checked by unplugging the wire from the sending unit and ground it on
the truck somewhere if the gauge goes up the the gauge is fine and the
sending unit is bad, more than likely this is the problem

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 16:16:00 -0400
From: Ken Payne
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: 1992 F150 Flareside Electrical
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Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 11:14:11 -0700
From: "Nancy J. Davis"
Reply-To: nancyjd ix.netcom.com
To: fordtruck80up lofcom.com
Subject: 1992 F-150 Flareside Electrical

Read with interest the problem with the Bronco battery. Consider
yourself lucky, thus far, if you can get the battery to last two years.

I'm still trying to find the cause and solution to an electrical problem
I'm having with my 1992 Ford F-150 Flareside. Bought it used in 1995,
with original battery. It was/is a beauty of a truck (looks like brand
new).

Anyway, the battery has died on us 15 times since early February. We've
put in five (5) batteries since November, 1996 (Replaced the original
1992 battery in May of 1996). It's been at two Ford dealerships and a
Unocal Mechanic, all who can't find the problem. The Ford Dealership
checked the charging system, extensively. They told us it was the
aftermarket alarm system, so we had it taken out, and a Ford approved
keyless entry system installed by one of their vendors. (Of course, the
doors now lock automatically after about 5 minutes.... with the engine
off.... which we don't think it should do, should it?

They even took out 10 fuses (including the one that lights up the
dashlights, blinkers, etc.) and had us drive the truck without them. It
didn't even last 5 days before the battery died again. They gave us
back the truck saying, "Yep, you have a big problem, it's even died on
us, but we don't know what the problem is or how to fix it.". Calling
Ford's Hotline has been fruitless, other than to document the
information. They suggested we try a different dealership, which we
just did. (The first dealership has been trying to find the problem
since Feb. 2, 1997, and they've had the truck more than we have!)

The most recent Ford Dealership, after less than 24 hours, said "It's
the Alternator".... which of course, we'd already replaced in May, 1996,
along with the Ignition switch.... so, we said "okay, right.... everyone
else tested the alternator and said it was fine.... but if YOU think
that's the problem, replace it, and guarantee it'll fix the problem or
you'll give us our money back...." They agreed, so now we're waiting to
see how long the truck will run.

Anyone with any similiar problems, insight for PROPER solution and
repair, answers as to whether or not the keyless entry systems should
automatically lock the doors after 5 or 10 minutes or so... would love
to hear from you!

nancyjd ix.netcom.com

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 14:04:15 -0700
From: "chita"
To:
Subject: Ford Truckin' magazine - F100 special
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I suppose this is old news to most of you, but I just found the Summer
issue of Ford Truckin' magazine and on pages 27 and 58-59 are two of the
most beautiful trucks I've ever seen.

Page 27 is "White Diamond," a truck SO WHITE, I think they must have
airbrushed a shadow under the picture.

Page 58 - "White Lightning." A beautiful three color paint job. It looks
all dressed up blacktie, white on the bottom, black on the top, a couple of
accents in mint green. The interior is very retro/flapper, Deco. Totally
sanitary. It has approximately half the world's supply of chrome under the
hood.

I've never owned a white truck. Seeing these two - I'm tempted.

(Whoops - I just noticed I've got this going to the 80s-and-up list. I'm
not sure how to crosspost. Be warned - these are older trucks. This issue
is the F-100 special.)

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 14:56:02 -0800
From: Mark Ponsford
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: 1992 F150 Flareside Electrical
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>Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 11:14:11 -0700
>From: "Nancy J. Davis"
>Reply-To: nancyjd ix.netcom.com
>To: fordtruck80up lofcom.com
>Subject: 1992 F-150 Flareside Electrical
>
>Read with interest the problem with the Bronco battery. Consider
>yourself lucky, thus far, if you can get the battery to last two years.
>
>I'm still trying to find the cause and solution to an electrical problem
>I'm having with my 1992 Ford F-150 Flareside. Bought it used in 1995,
>with original battery. It was/is a beauty of a truck (looks like brand
>new).
>
>Anyway, the battery has died on us 15 times since early February. We've
>put in five (5) batteries since November, 1996 (Replaced the original
>1992 battery in May of 1996). It's been at two Ford dealerships and a
>Unocal Mechanic, all who can't find the problem. The Ford Dealership
>checked the charging system, extensively. They told us it was the
>aftermarket alarm system, so we had it taken out, and a Ford approved
>keyless entry system installed by one of their vendors. (Of course, the
>doors now lock automatically after about 5 minutes.... with the engine
>off.... which we don't think it should do, should it?
>
>They even took out 10 fuses (including the one that lights up the
>dashlights, blinkers, etc.) and had us drive the truck without them. It
>didn't even last 5 days before the battery died again. They gave us
>back the truck saying, "Yep, you have a big problem, it's even died on
>us, but we don't know what the problem is or how to fix it.". Calling
>Ford's Hotline has been fruitless, other than to document the
>information. They suggested we try a different dealership, which we
>just did. (The first dealership has been trying to find the problem
>since Feb. 2, 1997, and they've had the truck more than we have!)
>
>The most recent Ford Dealership, after less than 24 hours, said "It's
>the Alternator".... which of course, we'd already replaced in May, 1996,
>along with the Ignition switch.... so, we said "okay, right.... everyone
>else tested the alternator and said it was fine.... but if YOU think
>that's the problem, replace it, and guarantee it'll fix the problem or
>you'll give us our money back...." They agreed, so now we're waiting to
>see how long the truck will run.
>
>Anyone with any similiar problems, insight for PROPER solution and
>repair, answers as to whether or not the keyless entry systems should
>automatically lock the doors after 5 or 10 minutes or so... would love
>to hear from you!
>
>nancyjd ix.netcom.com
>

I've got an intermitent problem with my '88 F150 that might possibly be the
same problem with yours.

I've noticed that from time to time my electric fuel pump continues to run
after I park. When this happens, I pop the engine hood and hit the relay
packs sitting right behind the air cleaner. Aparently, one of the two
relays is sticking but I have yet to figure out which one.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mark Ponsford
Systems/Electronics Technician
Rm. 407 - McPherson Library Tel: (250) 721-7397
University of Victoria Fax: (250) 721-8215
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 3H5 E-mail: mponsfor uvic.ca

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 18:47:07 EDT
From: trichard3 juno.com (TYRONE AL RICHARDS)
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Cc: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Adding Fuel Injection to a '83 351W
Message-ID:

why not get a new truck?
tar
you deserve it at this time . from 1990 to 97 . think about it.

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 20:23:51 -0400
From: Randy Zeilinger
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: '87 Bronco II Rear Antilock Light/Temperature Gauge
Message-ID:
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PDupont105 aol.com wrote:
>
> My '87 Bronco II's Rear Antilock dashboard light stays lit even though there
> is nothing wrong with the rear antilock. I've had this checked out by
> several mechanics and they all agree that there is nothing wrong with the
> braking system. Has anyone heard of such a thing?
> ALSO
> My Temperature gauge recently stopped working. How do I determine what needs
> to be replaced to correct this?
>
> ____________________________________________________________________
> Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/
> For help send subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks80up-request lofcom.com
> Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com

It happened on my 1990 F-150. The problem was that the bottom part of
the sending unit came loose from the top part. New unit the light went
out. There was never anything wrong with the anti-lock.

Same may be true for the temp.

Randy Z.

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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 20:27:16 -0400
From: Randy Zeilinger
To: fordtrucks80up lofcom.com
Subject: Re: 1992 F150 Flareside Electrical
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Ken Payne wrote:
>
> Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 11:14:11 -0700
> From: "Nancy J. Davis"
> Reply-To: nancyjd ix.netcom.com
> To: fordtruck80up lofcom.com
> Subject: 1992 F-150 Flareside Electrical
>
> Read with interest the problem with the Bronco battery. Consider
> yourself lucky, thus far, if you can get the battery to last two years.
>
> I'm still trying to find the cause and solution to an electrical problem
> I'm having with my 1992 Ford F-150 Flareside. Bought it used in 1995,
> with original battery. It was/is a beauty of a truck (looks like brand
> new).
>
> Anyway, the battery has died on us 15 times since early February. We've
> put in five (5) batteries since November, 1996 (Replaced the original
> 1992 battery in May of 1996). It's been at two Ford dealerships and a
> Unocal Mechanic, all who can't find the problem. The Ford Dealership
> checked the charging system, extensively. They told us it was the
> aftermarket alarm system, so we had it taken out, and a Ford approved
> keyless entry system installed by one of their vendors. (Of course, the
> doors now lock automatically after about 5 minutes.... with the engine
> off.... which we don't think it should do, should it?
>
> They even took out 10 fuses (including the one that lights up the
> dashlights, blinkers, etc.) and had us drive the truck without them. It
> didn't even last 5 days before the battery died again. They gave us
> back the truck saying, "Yep, you have a big problem, it's even died on
> us, but we don't know what the problem is or how to fix it.". Calling
> Ford's Hotline has been fruitless, other than to document the
> information. They suggested we try a different dealership, which we
> just did. (The first dealership has been trying to find the problem
> since Feb. 2, 1997, and they've had the truck more than we have!)
>
> The most recent Ford Dealership, after less than 24 hours, said "It's
> the Alternator".... which of course, we'd already replaced in May, 1996,
> along with the Ignition switch.... so, we said "okay, right.... everyone
> else tested the alternator and said it was fine.... but if YOU think
> that's the problem, replace it, and guarantee it'll fix the problem or
> you'll give us our money back...." They agreed, so now we're waiting to....

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