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97up-list-digest Thursday, April 8 1999 Volume 02 : Number 086 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1997 and Newer Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo  ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 97up-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Re: FTE 97up - '99 Model CD Changer cartridge Re: FTE 97up - fuel -Reply FTE 97up - wicked smoke.. evil looking. Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, FTE 97up - Fuel tank too small FTE 97up - Fuel FTE 97up - New Truck Re: FTE 97up - New Truck Re: FTE 97up - Fuel tank too small FTE 97up - Check Engine Light Re: FTE 97up - New Truck Re: FTE 97up - wicked smoke.. evil looking. Re: FTE 97up - '99 Model CD Changer cartridge Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Re: FTE 97up - RE: Engine Check Light Re: FTE 97up - F550 Super Duty Made in Mexico? Re: FTE 97up - Lumbar Adjustment FTE 97up - trans filter& 4R100 trans capacity.. Re: FTE 97up - trans filter& 4R100 trans capacity.. Re: FTE 97up - Fog Lights Re: FTE 97up - 99 PSD MPG Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, FTE 97up - RE: Engine Check Light Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Re: FTE 97up - trans filter& 4R100 trans capacity.. Re: FTE 97up - Fan clutch follies Part II ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 07:19:19 -0400 From: Bill Subject: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Just wondering how owners of 1999 Superduty, gas engines, compare the cab noise to previous 90's models? I travel a lot of dirt roads local, many are wash board. Rattles and road noise heard in the cab is much worst than my 1995 was. Even on smooth black top, my old pickup I could be listening to the radio at 30 mph and speed up to 65 and still hear it fine, but not in this one. I also can feel a vibration in the gas pedal just before each shift point, any others feeling this?? Just retired and bought it to pull our 5th wheel and do some traveling. But sorry to say at this point its not comfortable traveling due to the noise. I have found and fixed several rattles, such as the reservoir on left hand inter fender and the wiring block same area. Inside the plastic heater duct and a wiring connector behind the glove box. These fixes have helped but still not what the 1995 was and this time we got the Lariat, not just the old work truck. Maybe have to undercoat it next, has anyone done that yet?? I still like the pickup, its a great puller and a good looker. Just a little disappointed at the noise level. Bill == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 08:28:23 EDT From: JudgeR aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - '99 Model CD Changer cartridge was it the ford 6 cd changer? thanks rich == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 09:48:49 -0400 From: GEORGE CROLL Subject: Re: FTE 97up - fuel -Reply "quote from previous post" >A lot of us on the list are trying to get the good word out to the rest of >you, that the PSD is the way to go. Put this crap to rest, its all about personal prefreence. George Croll EPA-OAR-ARD (202)564-0162 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 09:07:05 -0500 From: "Chris Patrick" Subject: FTE 97up - wicked smoke.. evil looking. last week i towed my Jeep from st. louis to utah with the f-150. with the bed loaded, and trailer and jeep, i was sitting at about 5500#, plus passenger and driver. anyway, with the 4.2 v-6, fifth gear was a complete waste of time.. hit it, and the truck simply slowed down untill it stalled or i shifted out... 4th gear was fine, except it stayed at 3400 rpm, at 80mph. now heres my question... when i came to hills, or had to pass, i would have to shift to 3rd.. and run it up to 5300-5400 rpm to maintain speed... whenever it got above 4000 rpm, this evil looking blackish grey smoke poured outta the tailpipe, and i now have a black ring of filth about the last 3 inches of my pipe on the outside. once it dropped below 4k rpm it was fine... there was no loss of power, strange noises, fires or explosions, etc. now without the trailer, i regularly run it to redline and havent noticed any smoke... is this normal? the vehical has 6000 miles on it, ran 91 octane premiom feul from texaco, phillips 66, shell, and mobil the whole way out there and back... no "no-name" gas stations. oil level is still normal, as are all other fluids.... == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 10:22:52 -0400 From: "Todd E." Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, I've got a 99 Superduty SC F-250 V-10 manual transmission 4x4. The truck is very quiet in my estimation compared to cars even. The only noise problem I have is when the engine hits 2250 rpm, a resonance is set up in the exhaust and it can get pretty loud depending on how much load is on the engine at the time. This noise has decreased some since I first bought the truck, but is still noticeable. Whenever the truck is not near this rpm, above or below, its a very quiet vehicle. My only suggestion is to check the rubber gaskets on the bottoms of the doors. I've heard that some vehicles arrived without them, and in this case a lot of extra road and wind noise might be entering the cab because of it. - -----Original Message----- From: Bill To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 7:18 AM Subject: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, >Just wondering how owners of 1999 Superduty, gas engines, >compare the cab noise to previous 90's models? I travel a >lot of dirt roads local, many are wash board. Rattles and >road noise heard in the cab is much worst than my 1995 was. >Even on smooth black top, my old pickup I could be listening >to the radio at 30 mph and speed up to 65 and still hear it >fine, but not in this one. I also can feel a vibration in >the gas pedal just before each shift point, any others >feeling this?? Just retired and bought it to pull our 5th >wheel and do some traveling. But sorry to say at this point >its not comfortable traveling due to the noise. I have found >and fixed several rattles, such as the reservoir on left >hand inter fender and the wiring block same area. Inside >the plastic heater duct and a wiring connector behind the >glove box. These fixes have helped but still not what the >1995 was and this time we got the Lariat, not just the old >work truck. Maybe have to undercoat it next, has anyone >done that yet?? I still like the pickup, its a great puller >and a good looker. Just a little disappointed at the noise >level. Bill >== 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: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 10:56:06 -0400 From: "John Luft" Subject: FTE 97up - Fuel tank too small Any recommendations on options for larger/auxillary fuel tank for '99 F250 SD CC SB V-10? Is it pretty simple to do the switch/addition? I only get about 320 miles on the highway before the fuel light comes on ( it's the 29 gallon tank). I don't mind the MPG so much as having to fill the tank so often. And no, switching to a PSD is not an option . Thanx, John == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 01:41:07 -0400 From: "Pete Elliott" Subject: FTE 97up - Fuel Gary, I have a SWB 2WD F150 w. 4.2L, 5spd and 3.08 gears and NO modifications other than a tonneau cover. After three months and a little over 2000 miles, I'm getting about 17 MPG around town, better on the highway. Best suggestion, no offense intended, get your foot out of it if you want better milage. Or, have blast and pay at the pump. (Even with no mods, the 4.2 is pretty gutsy!) - - Pete == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:24:26 -0500 From: ywozniak kiwi.dep.anl.gov (Todd Wozniak) Subject: FTE 97up - New Truck Picked up my new F250 SD CC V-10 Lariet 4x4 3.73 Short bed, on April 5. Wow! What a truck, and it still fits in the garage, barely. Ordered it on Nov 1. Thanks to all who posted comments and suggestions. I'm enjoying breaking in the motor and the looks it gets as I fly down the road. Had one of those Pace Edwards roller covers installed as well, works prety well. Thanks, Todd W. Chicago area == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 11:45:08 -0700 From: Gene Ball Subject: Re: FTE 97up - New Truck Todd Is there a rubber weather strip on the inside bottom of your doors? I have the same truck and it is missing the rubber! Gene Todd Wozniak wrote: > Picked up my new F250 SD CC V-10 Lariet 4x4 3.73 Short bed, on April 5. > Wow! What a truck, and it still fits in the garage, barely. Ordered it > on Nov 1. Thanks to all who posted comments and suggestions. I'm enjoying > breaking in the motor and the looks it gets as I fly down the road. Had > one of those Pace Edwards roller covers installed as well, works prety > well. > > Thanks, > > Todd W. > Chicago area > > == 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: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 09:47:46 -0700 From: johny Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Fuel tank too small If you want in-bed tanks, there's plenty of options. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://transferflow.com/ http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.aerotanks.com/ plus a number of local shops. If you want underbed/ between the frame rail mounted tanks, the only option is Aero. They make a 45 gallon replacement and aux. tank. (aux tank requires you move the spare tire). Someone makes a 27 gal. aux tank that drops the spare 4" lower. I think it is aero. If you talk to aero, and transfer flow they are like night and day. Transfer flow is more expensive, but much more professional. (I'm holding out for transfer flow.) I've been trying to research replacing the 29 gal tank with a 38 gal tank from a long bed. The dimensions look almost exact, but I'm sure I don't have all the info yet. My favorite body shop says the info is too new on the SD, so I have to call Ford's tech line to see if they'll tell me. I have a PSD :-). My target is about 1000 mi crusing range unloaded, or about 600 loaded. There's a weight penalty too, tanks/fuel. if you're paying attention to the GVWR stuff. John Luft wrote: > Any recommendations on options for larger/auxillary fuel tank for '99 F250 > SD CC SB V-10? Is it pretty simple to do the switch/addition? I only get > about 320 miles on the highway before the fuel light comes on ( it's the 29 > gallon tank). I don't mind the MPG so much as having to fill the tank so > often. And no, switching to a PSD is not an option . > > Thanx, > > 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: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 10:12:54 PDT From: "Max ." Subject: FTE 97up - Check Engine Light The check engine light is on because the engine computer has stored a DTC (diagnostic trouble code). A sensor or actuator on your truck is out of wack. Here in California, to pass smog, the light being on alone will fail the truck, regardless if the emission levels are ok. As for turning off the light, the computer has to see that the problem has gone away or you'll need a Snap-on Code Scanner or the Ford NGS(the ford computer reader) to manually clear the DTC. If the problem has not been fixed, the light will come back one. The light is on for a reason...... Or you can say to hell with it a screw up you nice truck???? Can someone tell what is involved in getting the engine check light turned off? It came one just as I was turning over 50K. On the last other brand PU I had the dealer wanted a handful of money saying all the services were required by law. I am over fifty miles from my dealer. The truck is running like it did when new. _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.msn.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 13:19:34 -0400 From: "Todd E." Subject: Re: FTE 97up - New Truck Gene, Wrong Todd, but yes I have a large rubber weather strip on the bottom of all 4 doors. Many people have received their trucks without them. If you go to the dealer, they will get them for you. Should cut down on road noise a lot. I had one come off in the first two weeks of owning the truck, frozen mud from offroading caused it to rip off when opening the door. I got my truck in Oct. and since then a lot of people have been getting the trucks without them. - -Todd Schreiber - -----Original Message----- From: Gene Ball To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 12:42 PM Subject: Re: FTE 97up - New Truck >Todd >Is there a rubber weather strip on the inside bottom of your doors? >I have the same truck and it is missing the rubber! >Gene > >Todd Wozniak wrote: > >> Picked up my new F250 SD CC V-10 Lariet 4x4 3.73 Short bed, on April 5. >> Wow! What a truck, and it still fits in the garage, barely. Ordered it >> on Nov 1. Thanks to all who posted comments and suggestions. I'm enjoying >> breaking in the motor and the looks it gets as I fly down the road. Had >> one of those Pace Edwards roller covers installed as well, works prety >> well. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Todd W. >> Chicago area >> >> == 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 > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 14:42:41 -0400 From: Jean Marc Chartier Subject: Re: FTE 97up - wicked smoke.. evil looking. Chris Patrick wrote: > > last week i towed my Jeep from st. louis to utah with the f-150. with the > bed loaded, and trailer and jeep, i was sitting at about 5500#, plus > passenger and driver. > > anyway, with the 4.2 v-6, fifth gear was a complete waste of time.. hit it, > and the truck simply slowed down untill it stalled or i shifted out... > > 4th gear was fine, except it stayed at 3400 rpm, at 80mph. > > now heres my question... > > when i came to hills, or had to pass, i would have to shift to 3rd.. and run > it up to 5300-5400 rpm to maintain speed... whenever it got above 4000 rpm, > this evil looking blackish grey smoke poured outta the tailpipe, and i now > have a black ring of filth about the last 3 inches of my pipe on the > outside. once it dropped below 4k rpm it was fine... > > there was no loss of power, strange noises, fires or explosions, etc. > > now without the trailer, i regularly run it to redline and havent noticed > any smoke... > > is this normal? the vehical has 6000 miles on it, ran 91 octane premiom feul > from texaco, phillips 66, shell, and mobil the whole way out there and > back... no "no-name" gas stations. oil level is still normal, as are all > other fluids.... > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html Chris, I would suggest what you experienced was normal. It sounds like the PCM was running the fuel ratio on the rich side. Usually this is to keep detonation down. Your peak torque is at 3000 rpm so that explains why 5th gear was useless and your max rpm was 3400 in 4th. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 13:28:28 -0700 From: "Rob Bryan" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - '99 Model CD Changer cartridge Yes, That cartridge fit the OEM Ford-labled CD changer that came with the truck from the factory. Rob > was it the ford 6 cd changer? thanks rich > == 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: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 15:24:24 -0500 From: "Union Auto" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, I drove a F-250 SD S/C with the rear seat folded down, and noticed that it is much louder this way than with it in the seating configuration. Nathan Bernard Union Auto, Inc. - ----- Original Message ----- > From: Bill > To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com > Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 7:18 AM > Subject: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, > > > >Just wondering how owners of 1999 Superduty, gas engines, > >compare the cab noise to previous 90's models? I travel a > >lot of dirt roads local, many are wash board. Rattles and > >road noise heard in the cab is much worst than my 1995 was. > >Even on smooth black top, my old pickup I could be listening > >to the radio at 30 mph and speed up to 65 and still hear it > >fine, but not in this one. I also can feel a vibration in > >the gas pedal just before each shift point, any others > >feeling this?? Just retired and bought it to pull our 5th > >wheel and do some traveling. But sorry to say at this point > >its not comfortable traveling due to the noise. I have found > >and fixed several rattles, such as the reservoir on left > >hand inter fender and the wiring block same area. Inside > >the plastic heater duct and a wiring connector behind the > >glove box. These fixes have helped but still not what the > >1995 was and this time we got the Lariat, not just the old > >work truck. Maybe have to undercoat it next, has anyone > >done that yet?? I still like the pickup, its a great puller > >and a good looker. Just a little disappointed at the noise > >level. Bill > >== 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 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 15:29:57 -0500 From: "Union Auto" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - RE: Engine Check Light The Check engine light isn't like the old Dodge that came on at a specified mileage. Most times they come on due to a emmisions problem. It isn't any major thing (unless another light comes on with it), It can be caused by as little as leaving your gas cap loose. Nathan Bernard Union Auto, Inc. - ----- Original Message ----- From: Adry Gimenez To: Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 3:22 PM Subject: FTE 97up - RE: Engine Check Light > > > That light is something that they put so you go back to the dealer. All they do plug into the computer on the truck and turn it off through there. The only suggestion I have for you is to let it burn out or just pop the bulb, unless you wan`t to go to the dealer. > > becks2 > > > > _______________________&____________________ > > > > Engine Check Light > > Can someone tell what is involved in getting the engine check light turned off? It came one just as I was turning over 50K. On the last other brand PU I had the dealer wanted a handful of money saying all the services were required by law. I am over fifty miles from my dealer. The truck is > running like it did when new. > > __ > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.go.com > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Get your Free GO Network Email address at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mail.go.com > == 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: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 15:26:26 -0500 From: "Union Auto" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - F550 Super Duty Made in Mexico? The F-800 has been produced in Mexico, and now some F-450 and F-550's will be built there (most still Kentucky), however, I haven't heard on the F-650 and F-750. But since they replace the F-800 I'd guess that they'll also be Mexican. Nathan Bernard Union Auto, Inc. - ----- Original Message ----- From: Charles Abraham To: Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 4:57 PM Subject: FTE 97up - F550 Super Duty Made in Mexico? > Any truth to this rumor that the F550 and higher will be > produced south of the border? And if true, any chance > the lower models like the F250 will join them? > > == 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: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 15:31:31 -0500 From: "Union Auto" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Lumbar Adjustment I don't know of any way to feasably add the lumbar unless you can find a wrecked SD at a salvage yard and price trading. Nathan - ----- Original Message ----- From: The Hepburn To: Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 10:45 PM Subject: FTE 97up - Lumbar Adjustment > Hi Nathan. > > People on another Ford list are lamenting (to put it mildly) the loss of > lumbar adjustment on the passenger seat - is there any way to add it > by buying the parts from Ford, or aftermarket? > > Alan Hepburn > > > ________________________________________________________ > NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet. Shouldn't you? > Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.netzero.net/download.html > == 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: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 18:00:20 EDT From: RSnovi aol.com Subject: FTE 97up - trans filter& 4R100 trans capacity.. A few quick questions for all the automatics and PSD's out thereI got case of syn. Redline D4ATF for my '99 F250 PSD, wanting to do this myself, so what kind of capacity am i looking at before i get into this, and anyone have a recommendation on a good place for a trans filter. Also where is the water drain for fuel filter on '99 PSD, since i am about to do oil change too and this is my first diesel truck, tired of throwing away money at the dealer! They charge an arm and a leg for oil change. TIA, Ross Smith == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 15:41:08 -0700 From: johny Subject: Re: FTE 97up - trans filter& 4R100 trans capacity.. You'll have to check the owners manual, but I think the transmission is in the vicinity of 16 quarts. Don't forget the torque converter. You really want to get all the old stuff out if you are replacing synthetic. The fuel separator switch should be a yellow switch that's behind the fuel filter bowl. It's on the drivers side of the fuel filter. The fuel filter bowl is at the top of the block just behind the plastic "power stoke" cover. If you're going to drain the fuel filter in the garage, you'd do yourself a favor by hooking up a line to the fuel drain line, which is visible trough the passenger side wheel well. Look in front of the shock, and you should see a stainless line terminate where the block and oil pan meet. Near the front of the block. (3 or 4 ft, about 3/8" rubber hose??) Otherwise you could experience your first diesel spill/cleanup too :-). And I'm sure you know, but 14 qts of oil. Don't forget to prefill the oil filter before reinstalling. It's almost 2qts just for the filter. It's also a good idea to predrain the current oil filter by poking the filter with a small nail or drill. Makes it way easier when removing. Need a big oil filter wrench or a strap wrench too. (good for fuel filter changes too) (see http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dieselpage.com/ for fuel filters ) And for the fine details of this, also see... http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.ford -diesel.  com Search the archives, this has been discussed at length. Have fun ... (I have a 4x4, and can squeeze a 5 gallon drum underneath the oil pan. You probably have to buy a huge pan for the 2x4.) - -john RSnovi aol.com wrote: > A few quick questions for all the automatics and PSD's out thereI got case > of syn. Redline D4ATF for my '99 F250 PSD, wanting to do this myself, so what > kind of capacity am i looking at before i get into this, and anyone have a > recommendation on a good place for a trans filter. > Also where is the water drain for fuel filter on '99 PSD, since i am about to > do oil change too and this is my first diesel truck, tired of throwing away > money at the dealer! They charge an arm and a leg for oil change. > > TIA, > Ross Smith > == 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: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 19:38:27 -0400 From: "Mitchell" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Fog Lights PIAA makes a couple different ones. I installed a nice little set of fog lights each side of the front license plate. Hooked them up to the low beams and voila, they can be switched on and off with the low beams. Stephen - -----Original Message----- From: Adry Gimenez To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 6:55 PM Subject: FTE 97up - Fog Lights > >I got a 99 F-350, CrewCab, Dully, Lariat, and I been looking for a pair of hologen beam fog lights for it. I`m looking for something small enough that will fit in the open space between the tow hooks. Any recomindations????? > >__ >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.go.com > > >____________________________________________________________ >Get your Free GO Network Email address at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mail.go.com >== 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: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 18:23:02 -0700 From: JJ Thomas Subject: Re: FTE 97up - 99 PSD MPG Ask here on the list. I think that is where I heard about it. If not I'll take a look around some of my old stomping grounds and see if I can root one up for ya. My computer plays simple Ta-Da. I had to rebuild my computer before I started a new job so I have not had a chance to turn my creative talents loose on it... yet. At 00:15 04/07/99 -0400, you wrote: >Where can I get that wav file? My wife only thinks the tune I play now is >annoying > > >-----Original Message----- >From: JJ Thomas >To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com >Date: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 11:58 PM >Subject: Re: FTE 97up - 99 PSD MPG > > >>To add, >> >>Your Windows start up WAV is a PS cranking over... >> >>-Julian want a diesel, will get gas... >> == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 18:28:19 -0700 From: JJ Thomas Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, If I may ask, what type of mileage are you getting and what type of driving do you do? Do think the V-10 is worth the extra $350. I am thinking of getting either the V8 or the V10 Superduty. TIA - -Julian At 10:22 04/07/99 -0400, you wrote: >I've got a 99 Superduty SC F-250 V-10 manual transmission 4x4. The truck is >very quiet in my estimation compared to cars even. The only noise problem I >have is when the engine hits 2250 rpm, a resonance is set up in the exhaust >and it can get pretty loud depending on how much load is on the engine at >the time. This noise has decreased some since I first bought the truck, but >is still noticeable. Whenever the truck is not near this rpm, above or >below, its a very quiet vehicle. My only suggestion is to check the rubber >gaskets on the bottoms of the doors. I've heard that some vehicles arrived >without them, and in this case a lot of extra road and wind noise might be >entering the cab because of it. > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 20:59:24 -0500 From: "John Bell" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, I"m getting anywhere from 12.5 to 14mpg. with my V10.(99 SD/SC 2wd).YES!!!! it's worth the money....this truck is strong.Traded a 97 F150 with 4.6 litre....this Super Duty,in spite of it's much greater size and weight, would suck the headlights out of my old F150.Great fun "buzzin" sporty cars on the interstate.(hehe).Which ever you choose...they're great trucks. J.B. - -----Original Message----- From: JJ Thomas To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 8:40 PM Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, >If I may ask, what type of mileage are you getting and what type of driving >do you do? Do think the V-10 is worth the extra $350. I am thinking of >getting either the V8 or the V10 Superduty. > >TIA > >-Julian > >At 10:22 04/07/99 -0400, you wrote: >>I've got a 99 Superduty SC F-250 V-10 manual transmission 4x4. The truck is >>very quiet in my estimation compared to cars even. The only noise problem I >>have is when the engine hits 2250 rpm, a resonance is set up in the exhaust >>and it can get pretty loud depending on how much load is on the engine at >>the time. This noise has decreased some since I first bought the truck, but >>is still noticeable. Whenever the truck is not near this rpm, above or >>below, its a very quiet vehicle. My only suggestion is to check the rubber >>gaskets on the bottoms of the doors. I've heard that some vehicles arrived >>without them, and in this case a lot of extra road and wind noise might be >>entering the cab because of it. >> >> > >== 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: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 22:16:07 -0400 From: "Todd E." Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, The way I look at it is that many people are spending $350 plus on exhaust just to get an extra 10HP from their engine. Upgrading to the V-10 is by far the cheapest way you will ever be able to increase torque and horsepower of your engine. Super-chargers, chips, headers, intakes, etc. will all cost an arm and a leg in comparison of price/performance ratio to the extra $350 for the V-10. Having said that, the new improved V-10, which should come out sometime, might be worth waiting for. I'm not overly impressed with the power of the V-10 over 3.73 gears. Its improved somewhat with time, but it still isn't a screamer. As for gas mileage, I get 14 mpg highway with a fiberglass cab-high cap on the back, empty. Other than long highway trips, I haven't even bothered to calculate gas mileage, nor do I really care. I know the V-10 and the V-8 get very similar mileages, so mileage wasn't really an issue when deciding which engine to get. - -----Original Message----- From: JJ Thomas To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 9:34 PM Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, >If I may ask, what type of mileage are you getting and what type of driving >do you do? Do think the V-10 is worth the extra $350. I am thinking of >getting either the V8 or the V10 Superduty. > >TIA > >-Julian > >At 10:22 04/07/99 -0400, you wrote: >>I've got a 99 Superduty SC F-250 V-10 manual transmission 4x4. The truck is >>very quiet in my estimation compared to cars even. The only noise problem I >>have is when the engine hits 2250 rpm, a resonance is set up in the exhaust >>and it can get pretty loud depending on how much load is on the engine at >>the time. This noise has decreased some since I first bought the truck, but >>is still noticeable. Whenever the truck is not near this rpm, above or >>below, its a very quiet vehicle. My only suggestion is to check the rubber >>gaskets on the bottoms of the doors. I've heard that some vehicles arrived >>without them, and in this case a lot of extra road and wind noise might be >>entering the cab because of it. >> >> > >== 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: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 21:55:38 -0500 From: "Kenneth L. Collier Jr." Subject: FTE 97up - RE: Engine Check Light On other brands of vehicles I have turned the check engine light off by disconnecting the battery cable for a few minutes (10 min. to be sure). If you are not concerned about any possible problems with your truck, then try this. I have heard that this light is designed to turn on in order to entice the owner to take the truck back to the dealer for service. Hope this works. KLC >Engine Check Light > > Can someone tell what is involved in getting the engine check light turned off? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:07:46 EDT From: FISHNG1 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Cab noise 1999 F-250 SD, SC, Nathan, I noticed the same thing in my f-350 SC on the way home from a fishing trip. At first I thought that I had left a door ajar. I even stopped and checked all doors. I think that the noise may be from the rubber flaps that they install in the rear of the cab to decrease the air-tight cab when closing the doors. These would be covered with the seat up. By the way Nathan, my truck is in the shop right now having the newest air box fix installed , along with a few other things, including that pesty turbo bolt that keeps on coming loose. Thanks for the numbers and advice. Steve Ng....The FishNg1....Gig Harbor, WA == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 01:56:47 EDT From: RSnovi aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - trans filter& 4R100 trans capacity.. In a message dated 99-04-07 18:41:27 EDT, you write: thanks for all the info, i got engine oil done, i guess i might need some more ATF, i will check the book though. thanks for all the info i will give a gander to drain the water. I do know a few things from my car racing, but this isnt all custom stuff so i have to scratch my head when theres no aluminum all over the place and plenty of room to work. i will come up with something for drain, im sure i got something around. I was wondering if there was a better way than to take a oil bath when removeing filter, i didnt even think about putting a hole in it! Yep thats what i use 5 gallon bucket! everyone laughs at me when i tell them i use it with truck on the ground. Ross Smith 99F250 SD PSD/SC/4x4 9sec93cobra You'll have to check the owners manual, but I think the transmission is in the vicinity of 16 quarts. Don't forget the torque converter. You really want to get all the old stuff out if you are replacing synthetic. The fuel separator switch should be a yellow switch that's behind the fuel filter bowl. It's on the drivers side of the fuel filter. The fuel filter bowl is at the top of the block just behind the plastic "power stoke" cover. If you're going to drain the fuel filter in the garage, you'd do yourself a favor by hooking up a line to the fuel drain line, which is visible trough the passenger side wheel well. Look in front of the shock, and you should see a stainless line terminate where the block and oil pan meet. Near the front of the block. (3 or 4 ft, about 3/8" rubber hose??) Otherwise you could experience your first diesel spill/cleanup too :-). And I'm sure you know, but 14 qts of oil. Don't forget to prefill the oil filter before reinstalling. It's almost 2qts just for the filter. It's also a good idea to predrain the current oil filter by poking the filter with a small nail or drill. Makes it way easier when removing. Need a big oil filter wrench or a strap wrench too. (good for fuel filter changes too) (see http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dieselpage.com/ for fuel filters ) And for the fine details of this, also see... http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.ford -diesel. com Search the archives, this has been discussed at length. Have fun ... (I have a 4x4, and can squeeze a 5 gallon drum underneath the oil pan. You probably have to buy a huge pan for the 2x4.) -john >> == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 08:10:54 GMT From: alannorthstar mindspring.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Fan clutch follies Part II.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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