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Please do not repost, forward or otherwise publish messages contained in these archives without consent from the respective author(s). These archives may not, in whole or part, be stored on any public retrieval system (FTP, web, gopher, newsgroup, etc.) by individuals or companies, without consent of the respective authors. Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list 97up-list); Fri, 30 Jun 2000 11:29:01 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 11:29:01 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: 97up-list digest users Reply-to: 97up-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: 97up-list Digest V2000 #111 Precedence: list ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1997 and Newer Truck Mailing List(Use the Small Chassis List for Rangers, Explorers, Aerostars and Bronco IIs. 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, 28 Jun 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 111 In This Issue: Swapping gears for better mileage Re: Swapping gears for better mileage Re: Swapping gears for better mileage clunking noise ADMIN: List problems ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Miller, Walter K. (PS, NE)" Subject: Swapping gears for better mileage Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 15:06:49 -0700 I have a '98 F-150, 4.6L v8, auto-trans, 3.55 limited slip. I've got almost 20K on the truck and I get the customary & disgusting 12-14 MPG in city and combined driving. Does anybody have any information or experience in changing the gearing? I was thinking of dropping the 3.08 gears into the rear-end but the folks at my local Ford dealership tell me I can't put the 3.08s into the limited slip. Don't really want to lose the LS if I don't have to but I need to find a way to get better mileage. I was also thinking of switching to 245 tires, which my neighbor has on his '99, since they seem to run 1300 or so rpm less at cruising speed but thought the 3.08s would be a better solution. Don't have plans to tow much more than lightweight trailers (<3500lbs) so I don't think I'll have any problems in that respect. I've seen the posts about the superchip and getting better mileage but not sure if the extra cost of premium unleaded (I live in San Jose, CA) is offset by the mileage. Thanks, Walter Miller ------------------------------ From: CERESJohnG aol.comDate: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 20:56:30 EDT Subject: Re: Swapping gears for better mileage Walter; What the Ford folks tell you is correct for FORD parts. Some of the aftermarket gear folks may have a 3.08 or some number close that will fit. Randy's ring and pinion http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.ring-pinion.com/index.html West Coast Differential http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.differentials.com/ are two sources that seem to be knowledgable. Reider Racing is another and there are a bunch more if you do an internet search. That said, of you have it done you are staring at probably close to a grand if you have it done. It will take a while to amortise that on one or two mpg even at $2/gal. The tires would be a cheaper way to go, and Ford can adjust the speedometer to compensate. John G. ------------------------------ From: "neal hamilton" Subject: Re: Swapping gears for better mileage Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 19:17:59 -0700 Hey Walter, Go with the bigger tires! I had a 97 F150 with 4.6 and 3.08 gears and got pretty good milage. I could get 18-19 mpg at 65 mph. It would drop when the speed reached 75 and above to 16-17. The problem was in hill country. The truck had to downshift alot going uphill and of course it hurt the milage. So buy going to a slightly taller tire, you should reduce the rpm, and increase highway mileage. You may lose abit around town as it takes more power to get the bigger tires rolling. I've always liked going with an oversized tire on my vehicles but was afraid could not do it with the 3.08 gears as it would lug the engine to much. I eventually went with a 255/70/16. It didn't seem to effect the mileage much around town and I couldn't tell the difference in power. The speedo was only off about 2 mph and the looks and handling were much better. Remember, the cost of a new ring and pinion will take along time to recover. If you need new tires, you kill two birds with one stone by going with the taller tire. Good Luck. Neal Hamilton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miller, Walter K. (PS, NE)" To: <97up-list ford-trucks.com>Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 3:06 PM Subject: [97up-list] Swapping gears for better mileage > I have a '98 F-150, 4.6L v8, auto-trans, 3.55 limited slip. I've got almost > 20K on the truck and I get the customary & disgusting 12-14 MPG in city and > combined driving. Does anybody have any information or experience in > changing the gearing? I was thinking of dropping the 3.08 gears into the > rear-end but the folks at my local Ford dealership tell me I can't put the > 3.08s into the limited slip. Don't really want to lose the LS if I don't > have to but I need to find a way to get better mileage. > > I was also thinking of switching to 245 tires, which my neighbor has on his > '99, since they seem to run 1300 or so rpm less at cruising speed but > thought the 3.08s would be a better solution. Don't have plans to tow much > more than lightweight trailers (<3500lbs) so I don't think I'll have any > problems in that respect. I've seen the posts about the superchip and > getting better mileage but not sure if the extra cost of premium unleaded (I > live in San Jose, CA) is offset by the mileage. > > Thanks, > Walter Miller > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe: > http://www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > > ------------------------------ From: "Mark Browning" Subject: clunking noise Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 13:06:43 EDT Hey well i was going home for lunch today and i noticed whaen i left the parking lot that a clunk came from the trucks front end. and half way home i notice it again, when i accelerated from the red light it clunked again right at take off.. any suggestions????? thanks ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 12:22:18 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: List problems Some of the list subscribers may have missed some list mail yesterday and today. 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