97up-list-digest Monday, June 22 1998 Volume 01 : Number 126



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In this issue:

Re: FTE 97up - Re: FTE 97up-97up questions
FTE 97up - 97 F-150 Manual Purchase
FTE 97up - Paint
FTE 97up - stolen truck
Re: FTE 97up - stolen truck
FTE 97up - 97 F-150 Rear Differential

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Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 09:59:29 -0400
From: Chad Royse
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Re: FTE 97up-97up questions

It's a misprint for 'piston slap'. Piston slap is a clattering noise made by the
piston... How do I explain this... Then piston ideally sits perfectly parallel to
the bore. If the piston skirt was too short or the tolerance between the piston and
the bore was too large, the piston could 'wobble' (We're not talking a lot, but
enough to make noise). When this happens, the corners can 'slap' the cylinder walls,
make a clatter like noise.

What I don't understand is, I have read that Ford was putting Hypereutectic Pistons
in it's Triton motors and was using a new production method that allowed for tighter
tolerances in the cylinder wall, for less blow by and more oil control without
increased friction. All of that should render piston slap almost inconceivable. I
would have thought anyway.

BTW, does anyone know (or experienced) if this problem extends into the V-10, being
as it is basically the same motor with 2 additional cylinders.

Thanks,
Chad

Logerman aol.com wrote:

> btw, what is engine slap



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Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 13:09:04 -0400
From: ray
Subject: FTE 97up - 97 F-150 Manual Purchase

Does anybody have an address or a phone # for the purpose of purchasing
an 1997 F-150 Service Manual. Ray

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