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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Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 17:24:23 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 97up - Paint

Forwarded for:

Hi folks,

I tried to post a web address about painting and messed up the post. Well
here goes again.... If you are interested in painting your truck or need
information on paints and prep. work there is a web site that I think will
nterest you. It is located at
www.horizonweb.com/wwwboard/Spray_101/wwwboard.html
I hope you like that site as well as I did. It has a question and answer
format and it shows some of the topics that have been discussed over the last
several month.

Ken L.

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Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 18:21:42 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 97up - stolen truck

Forwarded for: "Frank Kayser"

Could you please post a notice for me...
on wednesday my 1994 F350 dually turbo-diesel was stolen in the
Ottawa, Ontario area. The plate reads "MR FIX" could anyone who sees
this truck please mail me Phazer15 Hotmail.com or Fkayser Sprint.ca

Thanks i love my truck and would love to get it back...
"Frank Kayser"


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Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 01:34:23 EDT
From: Dirtracr7 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - stolen truck

Frank,
I am not from the area,but maybe the color and more would help find your
truck.Chances are that the plates were changed.Did you have a cap,running
boards,bug shield,visor?All of this info will help find your truck.
Good luck,
Mark K.
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Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 05:51:25 -0400
From: "Doug Ottaway"
Subject: FTE 97up - 97 F-150 Rear Differential

Looking for information on the possibility of converting a 3.55 ratio
"regular axle" to "Limited Slip Differential".

pendragon palmnet.net


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