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97up-list-digest Thursday, July 2 1998 Volume 01 : Number 136



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In this issue:

FTE 97up - Re: 2nd gear grinding
FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs
FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy
FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy
FTE 97up - Ford F250SD Vs. F350SD
FTE 97up - Re: V-10
FTE 97up - SuperDuty early impressions
Re: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs
FTE 97up - A/C Piddling!
RE: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs
Re: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs
FTE 97up - ford fire truck
FTE 97up - Re: Powerstroke economy & oil change interval
Re: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs
Re: FTE 97up - Re: Powerstroke economy & oil change interval
Re: FTE 97up - A/C Piddling!
Re: FTE 97up - Re: V-10
Re: FTE 97up - ford fire truck
FTE 97up - New 99 F150 information

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Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 07:01:37 -0400
From: Lee Haefele
Subject: FTE 97up - Re: 2nd gear grinding

More than likely, you have a problem with the clutch relaesing totally.
There are popular problems with the clutch master or slave cylinders and
also the linkage from the clutch pedal to the master cyl. The slave
cyl is sort of part of the throwout bearing, it is plastic and
unreliable...Requires trans removal to replace, because it encircles
the shaft. Next, the clutch could be bad. Otherwise you may have a
tranny problem, but I run a fleet of 6 f-350s, never had a tranny prob
at less than 110k mi.
Lee Haefele
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Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 05:28:54 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steven Baker
Subject: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs

2400 RPM 65mph?

I drive a 99 250SD Powerstroke with a 3.73 rear end, empty pulling
nothing done a long country road with no lights for one hour, twice a
day. I set the cruise at 75MPH and let it ride -- my tach is telling
me I am barely over 2100rpm. At 65MPH I am well below 2000rpm, maybe
as low as 1600. Obviously you have a higher rear end ratio.

With only 1250 miles on it I am seeing my milage come in at about
15-16 mpg, though at this point I don't think I can get a real picture
of my milage, though this is consistent with other 99 owners I know in
this area and from this list.

Steve/Texas City, Texas



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Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 10:24:26 EDT
From: JDavis1277 aol.com
Subject: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy

Bob,

Seems like high RPM for 65 mph. My old diesel with E4OD and 4.10 rear runs
about 2200 rpm at 65 mph. I get about 20 mpg with no load at 65 mph. This is
sort of apples and oranges to compare your much more modern PSD with my old 90
7.3 with an after market turbo in a lighter F-250HD. But, you clearly are not
getting even half the economy you should be getting, IMHO. Since your fuel
delivery is computer controlled, the problem almost has to be in the computer.
Make your dealer switch it out and see if that helps. If he can't fix it
otherwise, he owes you at least that much. Have you logged onto Jason
Lester's Ford Diesel Website? It has a lot of good stuff, especially on the
late model PSDs. It's at www.abol.com/users/jlester/ and a lot of folks on
the 97up list who have diesels contribute to the site. Good luck on resolving
this problem, and please keep us informed. Thanks, Butch Davis-
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Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 10:34:04 -0500
From: Randy Robb
Subject: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy

Would you post the RPMs at say 45, 50, 55, 60, and 65 mph in 5th and 6th
gear. I'm surprised the RPMs are so high (2400) at 65 mph? I was
expecting around 2000 since OD is a .72 ratio.
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Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 09:28:39 -0700
From: Mountain Charlie
Subject: FTE 97up - Ford F250SD Vs. F350SD

I have been thinking of getting a new truck for towing and light
off-roading (ie dirt roads that you couldn't drive a passenger car on). I
have been looking mostly at the new Ford Super Duty lineup and have a
couple of questions about which model to choose.

Both trucks have more than enough capacity for towing and payload for my
needs at the moment. Is it worth it getting the F350 over the F250?
The price difference between identically equipped vehicles is less than
1K.

The truck's configuration is
SRW 4WD
6SP Manual Transmission
7.3l PowerStroke Diesel Engine
> Camper Package
Towing Package
Manual Hubs with Manual Transfer Case
Limited Slip Differential
SuperCab
8' Bed

Are there any disadvantages to choosing the F350 over the F250? Which
would you chose and why?

Thanks for the help,

Charlie
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Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 12:36:45 -0400
From: Lee Haefele
Subject: FTE 97up - Re: V-10

>A friend of mine ordered the V-10.He recieved a phone call 2 weeks ago >telling
>him the V-10 is no longer available.He ordered the power stroke.

These are 99 vehicles, there will certainly be more V10s before June 99.
What about V-10 power? My V-10 auto, 4.30 replaces similiar 89 F-350
with 460ci, std 5sp 4.10. One long hill that my old truck climbs in 4th
gear at about 45mph (55-60 when new), requires 2nd gear in the new
truck, but will then go any speed I care to rev it to, I think 4000rpm
is about 55. Comments from other owners?
Lee Haefele
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Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:47:51 -0700
From: alanh galaxy.nsc.com (The Hepburn)
Subject: FTE 97up - SuperDuty early impressions

Hi all.

Now that the '99s have been out for a while and people have
been driving them, what are the early impressions? Has anyone
had any problems with them? How is the new PowerStroke working?
Is the fuel mileage good?

I'm thinking about upgrading my '90 F350 and would like to get a
feel for how people like the '99s.

Thanks.

Alan Hepburn | |
National Semiconductor | Proud to be part of the |
Santa Clara, Ca | Vast Right Wing Conspiracy |
alanh galaxy.nsc.com | |
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Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 10:20:48 -0700
From: johny
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Re: PSD Fuel Economy was Captains Chairs

But I'm not sure you guys are comparing apples to apples.
As stated, a F250/F350 is available with 3.73 or 4.10's.

I think the F550's come with 4:88 rear ends.
If the original poster stated that, I don't remember seeing that point.

In any case...
Rough calculations put it in the 2400 RPM range ....

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