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Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 97up-list Digest Wed, 09 Feb 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 001 In This Issue: Re: oils and synthetics Re: oils and synthetics Clunk Question Re: Bumper Suggestions? Truck Mods Re: Long term storage of 1999 F250 LD 4x4 SB 5.4L Re: oils and synthetics My first Oil Change Re: Clunk Question Re: My first Oil Change Re: My first Oil Change Re: oils and synthetics Re: My first Oil Change Re: Bumpers and chains Re: My first Oil Change F250SD Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Re: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Re: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Re: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change No cool vent air Re: No cool vent air Re: No cool vent air Re: F250SD ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "pennhead" Subject: Re: oils and synthetics Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 06:17:47 -0600 I had a similar experience at Wal-Mart with my 4.2 V6, only it was using Mobil 1 in bottles rather than bulk. I specifically requested for all the empties to be returned to me, and when I got home, I drained any remaining oil into one bottle. Bingo! I ended up with approx. 6 oz of Mobil 1 oil. These guys at the lube shop won't sit and wait for every drop of oil to drain from the bottle like you would do at home. Besides that, when I checked the oil later, it was beyond full. Next time (if there is a next time) I will specify ONLY 6 QUARTS, and I want the empties! I will then drain all of them into one again, and add that to the engine if necessary. Hope this helps. Penn -----Original Message----- From: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Ray Garcia Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 5:03 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [97up-list] Re: oils and synthetics I have a question to all who might have an idea of what is going on. I took my 2000 F150 V6 4.2 ltr. to get an oil change at the Texico lub shop to change the truck's oil. As come to the finish he explains to me that he had to put 7 qtr. of oil to reach the full marker on the dip stick. I was concern becuase the manual says it only takes 6 qtrs. What the deal? I call the dealer and he says that it only takes 6 qtrs. I tell it to the man at Texico. I said to him, maybe he needed to calibrate the pumps. He says it done twice a week. The dip stick indicate that the levels are fine. MY QUESTION IS!!!! Who is Right? Ray --- Steve and Caryl Baron > I haven't had to deal with an oil change in about > twelve years. But I will > be facing one in a couple of months. > > The owner's manual says I'll need 16 quarts for my > Powerstroke Diesel. What > is a quart worth these days, the real stuff, the > synthetic? > -- > Steve Baron New York, NY baronny rcn.com > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: > listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body > of the > message. > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: "pennhead" Subject: Re: oils and synthetics Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 06:21:14 -0600 I believe oil stick would have to be too short for this to apply. -----Original Message----- From: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Ralph Lindberg Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 9:52 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [97up-list] Re: oils and synthetics >tell the texaco guy to shove it , it only takes 6qts including filter. My 89 >F150 took same and it was still low on the stick but that was because they >probably just used the same dam dip stick from cars and truck has a bigger >pan., but i never put any more than i knew it took You want to see a filter >have a look at a FL-1995. > > > > I have a question to all who might have an idea of > > what is going on. I took my 2000 F150 V6 4.2 ltr. to > > get an oil change at the Texico lub shop to change the > > truck's oil. As come to the finish he explains to me > > that he had to put 7 qtr. of oil to reach the full > > marker on the dip stick. I was concern becuase the > > manual says it only takes 6 qtrs. What the deal? I > > call the dealer and he says that it only takes 6 qtrs. > > I tell it to the man at Texico. I said to him, maybe > > he needed to calibrate the pumps. He says it done > > twice a week. The dip stick indicate that the levels > > are fine. MY QUESTION IS!!!! Who is Right? I recall a TSB for some Ford trucks about the oil-stick being too long, could be the issue here Ralph Lindberg ICQ 5988954 RV and Camping FAQ Just because MS-Window's holds 90% of the market doesn't mean it's superior. Remember 90% of all animals are insects. ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: "Allemand, Andre'" Subject: Clunk Question Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 06:25:19 -0600 Hey everybody, I have a F150 ext/cab. 32000 miles on it. When I proceed from a stop, especially if my wheels or turned, I hear a clunk. It seems to be coming from the right side. This happens in forward as well as reverse. I checked my tires, they do not show any unusual wear. Got any ideas... Boomer ------------------------------ From: RSnovi aol.com Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 07:42:59 EST Subject: Re: Bumper Suggestions? In a message dated 2/8/00 11:05:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, davesomers worldnet.att.net writes: why dont you just get a winch that slides into receiver? I hear those work great and a few companys have them. Or if you need the front bumper, check out ranchand.com, thats what i am getting when i get one, there the best in TX. RS << Subj: [97up-list] Bumper Suggestions? Date: 2/8/00 11:05:36 PM Eastern Standard Time From: davesomers worldnet.att.net (davesomers)Sender: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.comReply-to: 97up-list ford-trucks.comTo: 97up-list ford-trucks.com ('97up-listford-trucks.com')I am looking for suggestions for bumpers for my 99 F350 DRW. In the front I'm looking to mount a 12K winch, and would like a pushbar / headlight protection system too. This is a diesel, so I have to keep some air flowing up there. In the rear I want to put a winch too (I have a Warn XD9000i but this may be too high profile) and still have a 2" Class IV or V receiver.(1000 tongue, 10000trailer) Right now I have the factory receiver and the space from the top of it to the tailgate when open only clears the XD9000i by 3/8". Maybe if the bumper has an inch more drop to the receiver, and I'll get rid of the factory receiver? [The primary use of the rear winch will be to pull stuff into the trailer, but I want it to be beefy enough that it can also back me out. By the time I pay for the truck and the bumpers, I'm not sure there will be enough money left to buy a new winch] The truck is a dually and I liked a rear bumper I saw that wrapped around to help protect the fenders. I know, I want everything. I started to design one to build a rear bumper myself,but started getting nervous about engineering the 2" receiver load. What have other people seen? Dave Somers longhair bigfoot.com========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: <97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com>Received: from rly-za03.mx.aol.com (rly-za03.mail.aol.com [172.31.36.99]) by air-za01.mail.aol.com (v67_b1.31) with ESMTP; Tue, 08 Feb 2000 23:05:36 -0500 Received: from ford-trucks.com (ford-trucks.com [209.50.251.152]) by rly-za03.mx.aol.com (v67_b1.24) with ESMTP; Tue, 08 Feb 2000 23:05:26 -0500 Received: from ford-trucks.com (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by ford-trucks.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with ESMTP id XAA07075; Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:02:26 -0500 Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list 97up-list); Tue, 08 Feb 2000 23:02:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from mtiwmhc03.worldnet.att.net (mtiwmhc03.worldnet.att.net [204.127.131.38]) by ford-trucks.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with ESMTP id XAA07066 for <97up-list ford-trucks.com>; Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:02:25 -0500Received: from blue ([12.78.111.140]) by mtiwmhc03.worldnet.att.net (InterMail v03.02.07.07 118-134) with SMTP id <20000209040434.SMLV2478 blue>for <97up-list ford-trucks.com>; Wed, 9 Feb 2000 04:04:34 +0000Received: by localhost with Microsoft MAPI; Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:03:47 -0500 Message-ID: <01BF7288.C1712640.davesomers worldnet.att.net>From: davesomers To: "'97up-list ford-trucks.com'" <97up-listford-trucks.com>Subject: [97up-list] Bumper Suggestions? Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:03:38 -0500 Organization: worldnet.att.net X-Mailer: Microsoft Internet E-mail/MAPI - 8.0.0.4211 Encoding: 20 TEXT X-listar-version: Listar v0.128a Sender: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.comErrors-to: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.comX-original-sender: davesomers worldnet.att.netPrecedence: bulk Reply-to: 97up-list ford-trucks.comX-list: 97up-list >> ------------------------------ From: "Scott Matus" Subject: Truck Mods Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 06:04:41 PST You sound just like me. I had my truck in the garage for mods for 7 months before I started to drive it. Way to go! I put on longevity mods- Inner and under coating REAL Gauges not the Idiot gauges like the Oil pressure Filters on all fluids PS/Brake, Trans, Coolant, Oil-bypass Sheepskin seat covers and 900W stereo system Write me if you have any questions, Scott ______________________________________________________ ------------------------------ From: George Rigney Subject: Re: Long term storage of 1999 F250 LD 4x4 SB 5.4L Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:17:48 -0600 I often have one or the other of my cars sitting for months. I would recommend changing the oil after three months, and I would have your friend actually drive the truck a few miles. If it sits for too long, the tires may develop a flat spot. -----Original Message----- From: Ian R. Poyntz [mailto:poyntz iname.com]Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 12:45 PM To: Ford Subject: [97up-list] Long term storage of 1999 F250 LD 4x4 SB 5.4L Hi All: I've been reading this email list for months and now I have a question. I often store my 1999 F250 4x4 5.4 L truck in a heated garage for 5 months at a time. A friend runs the engine for 15 minutes once a month and also puts it in drive for a few minutes to circulate transmission fluid. Would anyone suggest that I do more (or less) to preserve the vehicle? Also, would you recommend that the oil be changed just because it is old and the vehicle has been sitting? Thanks, Ian... CLICK HERE TO REPLY: poyntz iname.comLife is precious, love what you do ! ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: jmann living.comSubject: Re: oils and synthetics Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:21:18 -0600 Pennhead would be correct. A long stick would have indicated the engine was full prematurely, there for using less oil. One sure way to determine how much oil is in the truck would be to drain the pan as well as remove the oil filter and drain it into the same container. Then using a measuring device (oil containers with the visible scale on one side, or may be an old Rubbermade pitcher with fluid ounces on the side) measure the volume of oil. Or you could just get the Service manager to maybe write something up that says his Ford train service techs never add more the 6 qt. of oil to a 4.6 and that if the Texaco lub shop did so there was either an error in the measurements or they over filled the engine thereby possibly causing harm. -----Original Message----- From: pennhead [mailto:pennhead bscn.com]Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 6:21 AM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [97up-list] Re: oils and synthetics I believe oil stick would have to be too short for this to apply. -----Original Message----- From: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com[mailto:97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Ralph LindbergSent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 9:52 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [97up-list] Re: oils and synthetics I recall a TSB for some Ford trucks about the oil-stick being too long, could be the issue here Ralph Lindberg ICQ 5988954 ------------------------------ From: jmann living.comSubject: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:33:49 -0600 I've had my 2000 F150 5.4 for about two months. - At what mileage point should I get the factory oil changed?? - Is there any reason not to go to Mobile 1 at this point? - Where will I find the best price on Mobile 1 oil? - What weight in Mobil 1? (Austin, TX, 70 degrees now will be 100 this summer) - Change filter every time, or every other time? - Who makes the best READILY available Oil Filter? Ok, Let that wisdom fly! Joe ------------------------------ From: "Noll, William E(Z01981)" Subject: Re: Clunk Question Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 07:36:22 -0700 I had it a while ago. Take it to the dealer (if it's still under warranty). They'll replace some bushings (but don't ask me where). It's covered. -----Original Message----- From: Allemand, Andre' [mailto:AALLEMAND KMG.com]Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 05:25 To: '97up-list ford-trucks.com'Subject: [97up-list] Clunk Question Hey everybody, I have a F150 ext/cab. 32000 miles on it. When I proceed from a stop, especially if my wheels or turned, I hear a clunk. It seems to be coming from the right side. This happens in forward as well as reverse. I checked my tires, they do not show any unusual wear. Got any ideas... Boomer ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: George Rigney Subject: Re: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:51:56 -0600 I've had my 2000 F150 5.4 for about two months. - At what mileage point should I get the factory oil changed?? I changed mine at 1000 mi, 2500 mi, had the dealership change it at 5000 mi, changed it myself again at 5003 mi (dealership overfilled it and used the wrong oil), and I now change it every three months (which is around 1700-2000 mi). - Is there any reason not to go to Mobile 1 at this point? Many on this list have reported that the Triton engines take a long time to break in. You may want to wait a year to switch to synthetic. - Where will I find the best price on Mobile 1 oil? - What weight in Mobil 1? (Austin, TX, 70 degrees now will be 100 this summer) - Change filter every time, or every other time? I always change the filter every time. Filters cost $3 and are as hard to change as a light bulb. - Who makes the best READILY available Oil Filter? You can find Motorcraft (Ford OEM) at Wal-Mart, AutoZone, etc. I don't remember the web site, but I've seen a comparison that showed Motorcraft to be an excellent filter. Ok, Let that wisdom fly! Joe ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: RSnovi aol.comDate: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:24:19 EST Subject: Re: My first Oil Change In a message dated 2/9/00 9:50:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, George.Rigney WSNelson.com writes:<< I've had my 2000 F150 5.4 for about two months. - At what mileage point should I get the factory oil changed?? I changed mine at 1000 mi, 2500 mi, had the dealership change it at 5000 mi, changed it myself again at 5003 mi (dealership overfilled it and used the wrong oil), and I now change it every three months (which is around 1700-2000 mi). 2500-3000 MILES - Is there any reason not to go to Mobile 1 at this point? NO Many on this list have reported that the Triton engines take a long time to break in. You may want to wait a year to switch to synthetic. - Where will I find the best price on Mobile 1 oil? PROBABLY BIG CHAIN STORE , I DONT KNOW IF SAMS HAS IT. - What weight in Mobil 1? (Austin, TX, 70 degrees now will be 100 this summer) 15W-50 , I WHAT THEY MAKE I THINK. - Change filter every time, or every other time? EVERY TIME I always change the filter every time. Filters cost $3 and are as hard to change as a light bulb. - Who makes the best READILY available Oil Filter? MOTORCRAFT You can find Motorcraft (Ford OEM) at Wal-Mart, AutoZone, etc. I don't remember the web site, but I've seen a comparison that showed Motorcraft to be an excellent filter. Ok, Let that wisdom fly! >> ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 10:28:10 -0800 From: Jean Marc Chartier Subject: Re: oils and synthetics Ray Garcia wrote: > > I have a question to all who might have an idea of > what is going on. I took my 2000 F150 V6 4.2 ltr. to > get an oil change at the Texico lub shop to change the > truck's oil. As come to the finish he explains to me > that he had to put 7 qtr. of oil to reach the full > marker on the dip stick. I was concern becuase the > manual says it only takes 6 qtrs. What the deal? I > call the dealer and he says that it only takes 6 qtrs. > I tell it to the man at Texico. I said to him, maybe > he needed to calibrate the pumps. He says it done > twice a week. The dip stick indicate that the levels > are fine. MY QUESTION IS!!!! Who is Right? > > Ray > Ray, You should ultimately trust the person who will honour your warranty. The reading is correct at mid point in the hash mark. I had refund from Cosco for overfilling my crankcase. I had to insist that it was overfilled and demand my money back for the extra litre ( Canada ). The owners manual helped a lot when I showed him the correct amount of oil to use. Regards Jean Marc Chartier ------------------------------ From: George Rigney Subject: Re: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 09:54:30 -0600 - What weight in Mobil 1? (Austin, TX, 70 degrees now will be 100 this summer) 15W-50 , I WHAT THEY MAKE I THINK. The manual recommends 5W-30. 10W-30 is probably an acceptable substitute, but 15W-50 would have a much higher viscosity at all temperatures. Maybe that's for a diesel? ------------------------------ From: "Rivera, Max" Subject: Re: Bumpers and chains Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 07:59:41 -0800 I have a 97 f150 with a Maap bumper(not factory). Problem i have is trying to connect my safty chains from my boat trailer. I would like some suggestions, it is a small outboard 15', so i can probly use the ball hitch on the bumper. thanks Maximo Rivera GCSC Compaq Computers ------------------------------ From: "Keith Veren" Subject: Re: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:05:03 -0500 1. Change it soon. 2. Some say rings are seated by now and Mobil-1 is OK, others say wait to 10,000 miles or so. 3. I go with Mobil-1 after 1,000 miles and have never had any compression, ring, valve or other problem associated with unseated rings. Keith ----- Original Message ----- From: To: <97up-list ford-trucks.com>Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 9:33 AM Subject: [97up-list] My first Oil Change > I've had my 2000 F150 5.4 for about two months. > > - At what mileage point should I get the factory oil changed?? > - Is there any reason not to go to Mobile 1 at this point? > - Where will I find the best price on Mobile 1 oil? > - What weight in Mobil 1? (Austin, TX, 70 degrees now will be 100 this > summer) > - Change filter every time, or every other time? > - Who makes the best READILY available Oil Filter? > > Ok, Let that wisdom fly! > > Joe > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the > message. > ------------------------------ From: "Douglas Petschow" Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:52:37 -0500 Subject: F250SD Glad to see the list is back up. Just wanted to let everyone know that my F250SD finally came in after waiting 8 months. I picked up the truck Thursday night and God am I happy. One question for the list, the dealer told me that there is no break in period with this truck. Is this true? TIA. I also want to pay a special thanks to Nathan for helping me try to locate another F250SD. I ended up going with the original dealer who finally got a scheduled date for me. I can not express in words how helpful Nathan was and how much of an asset, in my opinion, he is to this list. Thanks again Nathan. ------------------------------ From: "Christian Bagley" Subject: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 12:04:16 EST What weight oil is safe for these engines? The service people at my local dealer said that 10W30 would run the risk of producing sludge in the engine and they said absolutely stay with 5w30. Are these people crazy or what? Chris in VA ______________________________________________________ ------------------------------ From: RSnovi aol.comDate: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:18:10 EST Subject: Re: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change In a message dated 2/9/00 12:05:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, c_bagley hotmail.com writes:I know some of the modular motors are calling for a lower weight oils RS << Subj: [97up-list] Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Date: 2/9/00 12:05:50 PM Eastern Standard Time From: c_bagley hotmail.com (Christian Bagley)Sender: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.comReply-to: 97up-list ford-trucks.comTo: 97up-list ford-trucks.comWhat weight oil is safe for these engines? The service people at my local dealer said that 10W30 would run the risk of producing sludge in the engine and they said absolutely stay with 5w30. Are these people crazy or what? Chris in VA ------------------------------ From: "Strukel, Mike" Subject: Re: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:19:19 -0600 Ford issued a service bulletin for ALL gas powered engines: Service Bulletin Number: 99-8-16 Bulletin Sequence Number: 642 Date of Bulletin: 9905 NHTSA Item Number: SB606420 Make: FORD TRUCK Year: 1998 Component: ENGINE Summary: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. Mike -----Original Message----- From: Christian Bagley [mailto:c_bagley hotmail.com]Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:04 AM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [97up-list] Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change What weight oil is safe for these engines? The service people at my local dealer said that 10W30 would run the risk of producing sludge in the engine and they said absolutely stay with 5w30. Are these people crazy or what? Chris in VA ______________________________________________________ ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: George Rigney Subject: Re: Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:33:08 -0600 If you look at a viscosity chart, you will see that 10W-30 has a very similar profile to 5W-30. It is slightly more viscous, even at high temperatures. When I brought my SD in for an oil change, they used 10W-30 in place of 5W-30, and when I pointed this out they said that was fine and that Ford approved of the substitution because of our hot climate. I didn't investigate this any further, but I didn't buy it. I now do my own oil changes and I always use 5W-30. I don't know about sludge buildup, but a more viscous oil may not penetrate into tight clearances as well and it may change the size of the hydrodynamic wedge that your crankshaft rides on, which will affect lubrication flow between the journal and bearing. In conclusion, the differences are slight. There may be no measurable effect in using 10W-30 instead of 5W-30. Since they're the same price, why not use the 5W-30 since your manual recommends it? Regards, George 1974 Gran Torino Elite 351W 1984 LTD Crown Victoria 302 1999 F250 SD CC V10 -----Original Message----- From: Christian Bagley [mailto:c_bagley hotmail.com]Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:04 AM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [97up-list] Oil Weight???, Was: My first Oil Change What weight oil is safe for these engines? The service people at my local dealer said that 10W30 would run the risk of producing sludge in the engine and they said absolutely stay with 5w30. Are these people crazy or what? Chris in VA ______________________________________________________ ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 11:48:11 -0700 From: Scott Phillips Subject: No cool vent air Hi listees! Question #1: Is there an archieve of old posts that I can look at to see if my questions have been asked before......and if so how do I access them? Now the real question: My 1998, Explorer only blows hot air through the vents. Even when turned all the way to cool, air coming out on any setting except AC, is hot.....any suggestions to this auto-challenged individual! TIA Scott Phillips '98 Explorer, V8 Santa Fe, NM ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 14:12:09 -0800 From: Jean Marc Chartier Subject: Re: No cool vent air Scott Phillips wrote: > > Hi listees! Question #1: Is there an archieve of old posts that I can > look at to see if my questions have been asked before......and if so how > do I access them? > > Now the real question: My 1998, Explorer only blows hot air through the > vents. Even when turned all the way to cool, air coming out on any > setting except AC, is hot.....any suggestions to this auto-challenged > individual! > > TIA > > Scott Phillips > '98 Explorer, V8 > Santa Fe, NM > Scott, Welcome to the club. My wife's 99 does the same thing. The only time it doesn't is when the weather is cold. Regards Jean Marc Chartier ------------------------------ From: "Zinski, Steve" Subject: Re: No cool vent air Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:58:44 -0500 My Honda Accord had the same problem. Turned out that the linkage to the heater core shutoff valve was not aligned correctly. This allowed hot coolant to flow through the core. A simple adjustment fixed the problem. --Steve -----Original Message----- From: Jean Marc Chartier [mailto:jmc.chartier sympatico.ca]Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 5:12 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [97up-list] Re: No cool vent air Scott Phillips wrote: > > Hi listees! Question #1: Is there an archieve of old posts that I can > look at to see if my questions have been asked before......and if so how > do I access them? > > Now the real question: My 1998, Explorer only blows hot air through the > vents. Even when turned all the way to cool, air coming out on any > setting except AC, is hot.....any suggestions to this auto-challenged > individual! > > TIA > > Scott Phillips > '98 Explorer, V8 > Santa Fe, NM > Scott, Welcome to the club. My wife's 99 does the same thing. The only time it doesn't is when the weather is cold. Regards Jean Marc Chartier ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: "Keith Veren" Subject: Re: F250SD Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 19:39:54 -0500 All Ford owners manuals (in fact just about any manufacturer's owner's manuals) I have read say: 1. do not tow or snow plow the first 500 miles (some say 1,000 miles). 2. for the first 500 miles or so vary your speed, don't just set the cruise control at 62 at run the first 500 miles like that. 3. Don't glaze your brakes by doing a high-speed "panic" or "racing" type of stop before your disks and rotors (or if they still install them, drums and shoes) are broken in. Keith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Petschow" To: <97up-list ford-trucks.com>Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:52 AM Subject: [97up-list] F250SD > > > Glad to see the list is back up. Just wanted to let everyone know that my > F250SD finally came in after waiting 8 months. I picked up the truck Thursday > night and God am I happy. One question for the list, the dealer told me that > there is no break in period with this truck. Is this true? TIA. I also want > to pay a special thanks to Nathan for helping me try to locate another F250SD. > I ended up going with the original dealer who finally got a scheduled date for > me. I can not express in words how helpful Nathan was and how much of an asset, > in my opinion, he is to this list. Thanks again Nathan. > > > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the body of the > message. > ------------------------------ End of 97up-list Digest V2000 #1 ******************************** ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1997 and Newer Truck List Send posts to 97up-list ford-trucks.comIf you ever want to remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email to: listar ford-trucks.comwith the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the subject of the message. Visit Our Web Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com ---------------------------------------------------------- .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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