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97up-list-digest Wednesday, February 10 1999 Volume 02 : Number 036 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1997 and Newer Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo with the words "unsubscribe 97up-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: FTE 97up - Tool boxes FTE 97up - Helm Manual on CD-ROM Re: FTE 97up - Helm Manual on CD-ROM FTE 97up - limited slip differential Re: FTE 97up - Tool boxes Re: FTE 97up - Tool boxes Re: FTE 97up - Tool boxes FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security RE: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats Re: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats Re: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats RE: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security Re: FTE 97up - limited slip differential Re: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats FTE 97up - Wheel Maintanence FTE 97up - Re: PSD compared to Cummins FTE 97up - chip for psd Re: FTE 97up - Wheel Maintanence FTE 97up - Accessories/Power Location FTE 97up - Chips for PSD FTE 97up - progress report FTE 97up - Superduty foglights Re: FTE 97up - Superduty foglights ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 06:31:13 -0800 From: Joe Zuk Subject: FTE 97up - Tool boxes One of my co-workers has an older Ford pick up. This truck has a tool box that is mounted under the bed (between the side wall and frame) and has an access door cut into the side wall of the truck. So the tool box takes up no space inside the truck bed. Does anyone know if these are available for the 99 F250SD? Is there a after market company that I can order these from? BTW the truck is around a 1970 or so and he got it used. Thanks, Joe == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 08:16:51 -0700 From: "Matus, Scott A" Subject: FTE 97up - Helm Manual on CD-ROM I received my CD-ROM manual yesterday. I only gave it about an hour of inspection. I am replacing the Paper manual with the electronic version. I did not like that the paper version did not have the wiring diagrams and cost $140.00. The CD-ROM version does have the wiring diagrams an costs $170.00. The navigation through the sections and sub sections is clumsy. The screen will split as it looks in the paper version to show graphics. The images need a better zoom, you cannot read the text on the diagrams using a 15" monitor. You need to print it to read it clearly. Yes, the print capabilities are nice in that you can print ANYthing from the CD-ROM, both text and graphics. The content is different from the paper version. There are clear cut diagnostic procedures that are designed like a Web Page link. You will follow a procedure up to a question, usually Yes or No. Next to the answers is a link to bring up another diagnostic procedure, and so on. This is not found in the paper version. I like the idea of incorporating Decision Trees for diagnostics. This makes the electronic manual worth the clumsy navigation. Scott Matus 99 F350 4x4 CC PSD 98 F150 4x4 SC 4.6L == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 11:31:27 -0500 From: ryana Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Helm Manual on CD-ROM At 10:16 2/9/99 , you wrote: >I received my CD-ROM manual yesterday. I only gave it about an hour of >inspection. I am replacing the Paper manual with the electronic version. I >did not like that the paper version did not have the wiring diagrams and >cost $140.00. The CD-ROM version does have the wiring diagrams an costs >$170.00. Sounds like a winner, save the sorry navigation. Can you order the CD-ROM version only from Helm's, or can you get it from Amazon.com, et al.? Also, does the CD-ROM offer any type of subscription service, so if things are changed (procedures, mid-production changes, etc.) you can get an updated CD-ROM? Thanks, Ryan Intranet Specialist Intranet Development Team (IDTeam) Allen Systems Group http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.asg.com ## Please visit my Personal Page ## ## http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.gate.net/~airwolf ## == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 08:40:49 +0000 From: "Norman K. Burke" Subject: FTE 97up - limited slip differential I have a question of anyone who might have the answer, namely: My truck is the 1998 Lariat with5.4l triton engine, 4x4 with offroad package,3.55 limited slip axle, regular cab,17" tires. The other day I got stuck in a snow berm, my left wheel was spinning continuously, right wheel was not moving, front wheels were spinning, I was high centered and had 480lbs sand over the rear wheels in the bed. Question, why did my lsd not transfer the drive torque to the right wheel and allow me to drive out of my situation? I guess I need an education on the value of the lsd under any situation. Thanks, John == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 12:03:36 EST From: CERESJohnG Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Tool boxes That actually was a factory option for several years. Whether it still is available, I have no idea. Most folks I knew that had them, liked them. Gus == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 09:46:21 -0800 From: Brian K Moberg Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Tool boxes Take a look at www.hidenside.com Poor website as far as info and details go but worth a look. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 10:32:30 -0800 From: johny Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Tool boxes Any of the options that I'm aware of require some amount of body cuts. Cost will be influenced by how pretty the finish needs to look. >From lightest to heaviest weight options: I have a friend thats found a body shop that will do a modification to the bed. Cut a hole in the section between the cab and rear wheel well and wheel well height. Still allows use of a slide in camper, and he gets lockable storage. Uses the bed for supporting most of the load. More suitable for a long bed than short bed. I might consider a location after the rear wheels on my short bed. I've seen small version of truck boxes, like the kind you find on Semi trucks and Bob-tails. Most likely requires some attachment to the frame. Some place like weather guard has pricy aluminum boxes, and another like specialty truck parts has relatively inexpensive steel boxes. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.weatherguard.com/ http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.specialtytruck.com/ see the wheels & deals list and get their mailer. 18' x 24" = $165 Local welding/RV shop might be able to fabricate something too. Rickard bumpers makes a very cool bumper with internal storage, but they are about 200 - 250 lbs (see turtle expedition). Could be an issue, if you are sticking a big payload in the back. - -john Joe Zuk wrote: > One of my co-workers has an older Ford pick up. This truck has a tool > box that is mounted under the bed (between the side wall and frame) and > has an access door cut into the side wall of the truck. So the tool box > takes up no space inside the truck bed. Does anyone know if these are > available for the 99 F250SD? Is there a after market company that I can > order these from? > BTW the truck is around a 1970 or so and he got it used. > > Thanks, > Joe > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 13:55:42 -0500 From: "Todd E." Subject: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security I just got the spare tire from my 99 SD stolen a couple of days ago. I'd heard somewhere about a lock for these bottom mounted spares, but haven't seen anything since I've owned my truck. Does anyone know where to get a lock? And I hope the rest of you learn my lesson the easy way, and lock those things up. You may have lost yours already and don't even know it, if they hadn't left the tire holder hanging down, I would never have known. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 12:19:27 -0700 From: "Don Lewoniuk" Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security Ford makes a lock that installs in the crank sleeve. The part # was either F65Z 1A043 AA or F65Z 1A380 AA for my 97 - ones the spare lock and the other is for wheel locks. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-97up-list > [mailto:owner-97up-list > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 11:56 AM > To: 97up-list > Subject: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security > > > I just got the spare tire from my 99 SD stolen a couple of days ago. I'd > heard somewhere about a lock for these bottom mounted spares, but haven't > seen anything since I've owned my truck. Does anyone know where to get a > lock? And I hope the rest of you learn my lesson the easy way, and lock > those things up. You may have lost yours already and don't even > know it, if > they hadn't left the tire holder hanging down, I would never have known. > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 14:02:52 -0600 From: Barry Birkey Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security "Todd E." wrote: > > I just got the spare tire from my 99 SD stolen a couple of days ago. I'd > heard somewhere about a lock for these bottom mounted spares, but haven't > seen anything since I've owned my truck. Does anyone know where to get a > lock? And I hope the rest of you learn my lesson the easy way, and lock This is odd. My 99 SD came with a steel cable and weather proof lock that goes around the tire. I just thought this was standard. - -Barry - -- Barry Birkey Illinios, USA - -------------------------------------------- 630.293.1181 ph > 630.293.3613 fx barry == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 15:19:53 -0700 From: Norm Brown Subject: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats Can someone describe the floor mats included with the '99 250 SD Lariet CC trucks? The day after delivery, I noticed that they were missing. The salesman ordered some and they arrived today (although the back mats for the CC were missing in this package). These mats look rather inexpensive and thin, so I am just wondering. Also, what is the purpose of the 2" plastic hook on the floor (drivers side), that looks like something wants to clip onto it. My initial reaction was it was for attachment of the mats - but the ones shipped to me don't use it. The part number of the package (mats) shipped to me is: XL3Z-1513086-DAA - Floor Mat Kit (Medium Prarie Tan) (The dealer is 65 miles away, or I would drive over and ask.) Thanks.... Norm == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 13:43:39 -0800 (PST) From: Bill davis Subject: Re: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats The black hook on the floor is in place to keep the drivers side floor mat from slipping. The floor mat should have an attachment to connect it ti the hook. - ---Norm Brown wrote: > > Can someone describe the floor mats included with the '99 250 SD Lariet > CC trucks? > The day after delivery, I noticed that they were missing. The salesman > ordered some and they arrived today (although the back mats for the CC > were missing in this package). > These mats look rather inexpensive and thin, so I am just wondering. > > Also, what is the purpose of the 2" plastic hook on the floor (drivers > side), that looks like something wants to clip onto it. My initial > reaction was it was for attachment of the mats - but the ones shipped to > me don't use it. > > The part number of the package (mats) shipped to me is: > > XL3Z-1513086-DAA - Floor Mat Kit (Medium Prarie Tan) > > (The dealer is 65 miles away, or I would drive over and ask.) > > Thanks.... > > Norm > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 15:54:52 -0600 From: "Charles Abraham" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats I wasn't aware that floor mats were part of the Lariat package - but customer ordered through the dealership ($60 front and $40 rear set). I'll let you know if I get any on my Lariat super cab due this week. Charles. Norm Brown wrote: > Can someone describe the floor mats included with the '99 250 SD Lariet > CC trucks? > The day after delivery, I noticed that they were missing. The salesman > ordered some and they arrived today (although the back mats for the CC > were missing in this package). > These mats look rather inexpensive and thin, so I am just wondering. > > Also, what is the purpose of the 2" plastic hook on the floor (drivers > side), that looks like something wants to clip onto it. My initial > reaction was it was for attachment of the mats - but the ones shipped to > me don't use it. > > The part number of the package (mats) shipped to me is: > > XL3Z-1513086-DAA - Floor Mat Kit (Medium Prarie Tan) > > (The dealer is 65 miles away, or I would drive over and ask.) > > Thanks.... > > Norm > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 16:07:04 -0700 From: "Don Lewoniuk" Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security Sorry gang. Missed the SD on the original post. Obviously mine is a LD as it's from 97. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-97up-list > [mailto:owner-97up-list > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 12:19 PM > To: 97up-list > Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security > > > Ford makes a lock that installs in the crank sleeve. The part # was either > F65Z 1A043 AA or F65Z 1A380 AA for my 97 - ones the spare lock > and the other > is for wheel locks. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-97up-list > > [mailto:owner-97up-list > > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 11:56 AM > > To: 97up-list > > Subject: FTE 97up - Spare Tire Security > > > > > > I just got the spare tire from my 99 SD stolen a couple of days > ago. I'd > > heard somewhere about a lock for these bottom mounted spares, > but haven't > > seen anything since I've owned my truck. Does anyone know > where to get a > > lock? And I hope the rest of you learn my lesson the easy way, and lock > > those things up. You may have lost yours already and don't even > > know it, if > > they hadn't left the tire holder hanging down, I would never have known. > > > > > > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 17:24:38 -0600 From: "Union Auto" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - limited slip differential The Limited slip requires some torque to activate. If you'd applied the brakes slightly or set the parking brake a couple of notches it should have engaged. Nathan Bernard Union Auto, Inc. - -----Original Message----- From: Norman K. Burke To: Ford Truck Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 11:04 AM Subject: FTE 97up - limited slip differential >I have a question of anyone who might have the answer, namely: My truck >is the 1998 Lariat with5.4l triton engine, 4x4 with offroad package,3.55 >limited slip axle, regular cab,17" tires. The other day I got stuck in a >snow berm, my left wheel was spinning continuously, right wheel was not >moving, front wheels were spinning, I was high centered and had 480lbs >sand over the rear wheels in the bed. Question, why did my lsd not >transfer the drive torque to the right wheel and allow me to drive out >of my situation? I guess I need an education on the value of the lsd >under any situation. >Thanks, >John > >== FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 17:23:26 -0600 From: "Union Auto" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats You got took, you have the universal floor mats, and you should have the custom fit ($34 Vs 60). The ones from the factory should have a hole in the drivers mat to latch to that hook. The part you should have is F81Z 2513086 AAA front and F81Z 2813106 AAA rear. Nathan Bernard Union Auto, Inc. - -----Original Message----- From: Norm Brown To: 97up-list Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 3:37 PM Subject: FTE 97up - '99 SD Lariet Floor Mats >Can someone describe the floor mats included with the '99 250 SD Lariet >CC trucks? >The day after delivery, I noticed that they were missing. The salesman >ordered some and they arrived today (although the back mats for the CC >were missing in this package). >These mats look rather inexpensive and thin, so I am just wondering. > >Also, what is the purpose of the 2" plastic hook on the floor (drivers >side), that looks like something wants to clip onto it. My initial >reaction was it was for attachment of the mats - but the ones shipped to >me don't use it. > >The part number of the package (mats) shipped to me is: > >XL3Z-1513086-DAA - Floor Mat Kit (Medium Prarie Tan) > >(The dealer is 65 miles away, or I would drive over and ask.) > >Thanks.... > >Norm >== FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 19:42:47 -0500 From: hyperkite Subject: FTE 97up - Wheel Maintanence I recently purchased a 97 F150 4X4 and really love it! I've got a question about what to clean the stock aluminum wheels on the truck. Are they a "coated" wheel (therefore just cleaned with an all purpose type cleaner) or are they polished aluminum (thus I can use an aluminum polish such Mother's etc.)? I don't want to use the aluminum polish until I'm sure so I don't screw them up. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 18:52:14 -0600 From: "Bud Feuless & Miki Magara" Subject: FTE 97up - Re: PSD compared to Cummins >Power- This is the Power Strokes big advantage. On paper the Power Stroke >has more torque (500 Vs 460 for 5 speed Dodge), but the thing that makes the >Power Stroke so impressive is the throttle response. The Cummins has a lot >of lag time and drives like most diesels. The Power Stroke is more like >driving a gas engine. When you hit the gas you go. The main reason for >this is the injection system. Cummins still uses a pump where the Power While I agree that an electronically controlled diesel fuel injection system will produce quicker response than a typical injection pump, couldn't the SD's throttle response be at least somewhat related to the fact that it is a "fly by wire" system, where there is actually not a mechanical linkage to the pedal, but an electronic one? - - Bud == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 17:59:41 -0800 (PST) From: Neal Moon Subject: FTE 97up - chip for psd has anybody on the list tried a chip for the psd. in petersons 4 wheel drive magazine they tried a chip from u.s. gear that produced phenominal results a peak gain of 80 hp and 200 ft/lbs. i have looked at hypermax chips and exhaust. i was just wondering if anybody has had any experience and if the claims are true. i also saw in another mag. they installed the banks power pack with some excellent results. i really enjoy my psd but more power would not hurt. - -Neal '99 f-250 white c.c. psd 4x4 _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:35:46 EST From: KWkM3 Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Wheel Maintanence truck. Are they a "coated" wheel (therefore just cleaned with an all purpose type cleaner) or are they polished aluminum (thus I can use an aluminum polish such Mother's etc.)? I don't want to use the aluminum polish until I'm sure so I don't screw them up. >> The stock wheels are clear coated. Dont use anything harsh to clean them. Harry == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 20:59:46 -0800 From: "Matt Bailey" Subject: FTE 97up - Accessories/Power Location Hi all, I have a new Super Duty and want to install some aftermarket fog lights and also a CB radio. Could someone please tell me where I am supposed to get 12v power from? I found the pass through wire loom but am mot sure where I should get power for these type of accessories. Thanks in advance Mattb 99 SD SC LB V-10 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 23:57:44 EST From: JPatte5238 Subject: FTE 97up - Chips for PSD Yes, I have installed the Hypermax Chip (Superchip). I have not tested the power with any instrument, just with the seat of my pants. There is a big difference in acceleration and shifting of the transmission. I brought mine from Mike Troyer (1-540-862-9515), call him for all of your questions. The chips are not cheap, Mike sells them for $395 bucks, if anybody finds a better deal, please let the Up-List know. Nathan Bernard, can you let us know if chips voids the warrantee. Thank You John Patterson == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 21:20:26 -0800 From: "mlester" Subject: FTE 97up - progress report Hi all I have had my F250 SD PSD super cab 4 x 2 long bed with 3.73 rear for just over a week now. I found the block heater extension all bundled up by the driver side tow hook. So far I have filled up twice and got 17mpg and 18 mpg. I am pleased with that. Previously I had a Chevy 3/4 ton gas extended cab with a 410 rear end and got 12 miles to a gal, also the turning radius was much larger than this Ford. I like that. I was going to pass another vehicle on a two lane road and was expecting a sluggish acceleration. Man, I hit the gas pedal and almost crawled up the back of the car I was trying to pass. I couldn't believe the acceleration. Another pleasant surprise. All in all pleased so far. Best wishes to everyone Martial == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 02:08:03 -0500 From: Michael Ruth Subject: FTE 97up - Superduty foglights Hey all! I have a 1999 F-350 Superduty with the factory foglights. I would like to have them come on when I turn my parking lights also. Awhile back I read a message that explained how to jump the wire to have this happen. The headlight switch operates the foglights when you pull it out. There are several wires back there. Can anyone help or suggest an alteration? Thanks! Mike xplorit 99 F-350 SD PS LAriat 4X4 94 E.B. Explorer 4X4 89 Bronco II XLT 4X4 89 Merkur Scorpio 88 Merkur XR4Ti == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 04:55:43 -0500 From: Scot Evanson Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Superduty foglights Could your please list the option number that contains these fog-lights on.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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