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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); Tue, 30 May 2000 20:13:05 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 20:13:05 -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 #85 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== 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 Mon, 29 May 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 085 In This Issue: Re: North by North West North by North West Re: North by North West Just wanted to say thanks... Re: North by North West Re: North by North West Re: North by North West Re: Tonneau Covers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 01:49:24 -0300 From: Mark MacDonald Subject: Re: North by North West I had a very similar problem.. I had it mounted on the dash, down near the window. Only problem there is that when I pulled the headlights on, or the AC kicked in, or I used the signal lights, the compass went crazy. I relocated the compass above the rear-view mirror, and have had no problems since. Cheers At 11:04 AM 5/29/00 -0400, you wrote: >My 2000 4 X 4 Diesel is all outfitted now, more or less. I have purchased 2 >electronic compasses (and must return the second) neither of which I could >calibrate so they would work with any consistency. After some work, I've >figured out that something in the front of the vehicle, probably related to >the diesel engine, keeps me from getting consistent and reasonably accurate >readings. I'm even suspecting - maybe incorrectly - that changing speed >affects the readings. > >If anyone else had had this problem and solved it, please let me know. I'd >have spent the extra dollars for that upscale-sedan accessory that provides >accurate direction as well as indoor and outdoor temperatures - if one were >available - and not to impossible to install. . ------------------------------ From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rnar_Huse?= Subject: North by North West Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 09:06:22 +0200 I have the 2000 Excursion with the diesel. The compass gizmo is standard issue. It works well, even if I'm at a location with lots of opposite deviation as compared to the US. There is a procedure for resetting and re-calibrating it, but I haven't bothered. A compass is only that much useful without degree bearings. A dash or overhead mounted GPS would be a nice touch... :) Bjørnar Aalesund, Norway > My 2000 4 X 4 Diesel is all outfitted now, more or less. I have > purchased 2 > electronic compasses (and must return the second) neither of which I could > calibrate so they would work with any consistency. After some work, I've > figured out that something in the front of the vehicle, probably > related to > the diesel engine, keeps me from getting consistent and > reasonably accurate > readings. ------------------------------ From: davesomers Subject: Re: North by North West Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 08:54:54 -0400 I too have had the same problems with a conventional compass in both my '86 gas and '99 diesel. I had tried an electronic compass with a remote sensor, but even in the back of the cab, it varied with whether motor was on or off (86 gas). My co-worker has a minivan with an factory overhead compass that reads N,NE,E, etc and I've found that that truly is only accurate within -/+ 90 degrees. That doesn't seem reliable enough to me. I have given up and now use a hand compass and get out and walk away from the truck. It's reliable, but certainly isn't convenient. I borrowed a GPS unit to try, and have found that with an external antenna (the handheld's are blocked by the truck's roof) they can give you a pretty good idea if you keep driving in the same direction for a short while. It didn't help you with the "which way is North" question when you are standing still. The lowest price handheld with an input for a remote antenna I found was about $400. I put it on my birthday list. When you spend $400 vs $150 for a handheld you get a LOT of really nice features. Dave Somers ------------------------------ From: "Pete Calabrese" Subject: Just wanted to say thanks... Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 11:19:03 -0400 ...to those on the list who helped me get the proper trailer wiring pkg for my truck. It finally arrived Friday and I installed it last night when I got home from the weekend. Installed nice and easy, and cleaned it up with some wire loom to look a bit more presentable. Thanks again.... Pete ___________________________________________________________________ 1991 Mustang LX Coupe 347 : 12.14 112 No NOS yet! : 3240w/driver 493RWHP/582RWTQ Griggs, Wilwood, NOS : 11.64 121.53 A few years back... Hudson Valley 5.0 #00 Poughkeepsie Sports Car Club 924EM http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.snkypete.com 1993 Taurus SHO:LPM, C&L : 1998 SeaDoo XPLimited - Coffman equipped! 2000 F-350 CrewCab Powerstroke Lariat LE Dually ------------------------------ From: RSnovi aol.com Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 14:58:32 EDT Subject: Re: North by North West In a message dated 5/30/00 8:57:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, davesomers worldnet.att.net writes: I am going to pick up a Garmin GPS III plus, a friend has one it works great, I have a Magellan that is a POS its a few yrs old and thing takes forever to get position on satellites and it goes through AA batteries like water. RS << I too have had the same problems with a conventional compass in both my '86 gas and '99 diesel. I had tried an electronic compass with a remote sensor, but even in the back of the cab, it varied with whether motor was on or off (86 gas). My co-worker has a minivan with an factory overhead compass that reads N,NE,E, etc and I've found that that truly is only accurate within -/+ 90 degrees. That doesn't seem reliable enough to me. I have given up and now use a hand compass and get out and walk away from the truck. It's reliable, but certainly isn't convenient. I borrowed a GPS unit to try, and have found that with an external antenna (the handheld's are blocked by the truck's roof) they can give you a pretty good idea if you keep driving in the same direction for a short while. It didn't help you with the "which way is North" question when you are standing still. The lowest price handheld with an input for a remote antenna I found was about $400. I put it on my birthday list. When you spend $400 vs $150 for a handheld you get a LOT of really nice features. Dave Somers >> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 16:07:49 -0300 From: Mark MacDonald Subject: Re: North by North West I have an older Garmin GPS 45, and I can use it in the truck without an external antenna.. Just be sure you mount it on the dash so that the antenna has a clear view of the sky. I found that an adjustable cellular mount works fine, or you can order their own mounting bracket, so you can run it from "shore power" if it eats batteries too fast. >I am going to pick up a Garmin GPS III plus, a friend has one it works great, >I have a Magellan that is a POS its a few yrs old and thing takes forever to >get position on satellites and it goes through AA batteries like water. ------------------------------ From: "Steve J. Hodson" Subject: Re: North by North West Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 17:29:46 -0400 Hope this isn't too dumb question but why does anyone (in the US at least) need a compass in a land based vehicle? Other than perhaps the driving in the desert south west I can't think of a situation where you can really get a truck far enough off road to require orientiering skills. Am I missing something here? -----Original Message----- From: RSnovi aol.com To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com <97up-list ford-trucks.com> Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 1:59 PM Subject: [97up-list] Re: North by North West >In a message dated 5/30/00 8:57:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, >davesomers worldnet.att.net writes: > > >I am going to pick up a Garmin GPS III plus, a friend has one it works great, >I have a Magellan that is a POS its a few yrs old and thing takes forever to >get position on satellites and it goes through AA batteries like water. > > >RS > ><< > I too have had the same problems with a conventional compass in both my '86 > gas and '99 diesel. > I had tried an electronic compass with a remote sensor, but even in the > back of the cab, it varied with whether motor was on or off (86 gas). > My co-worker has a minivan with an factory overhead compass that reads > N,NE,E, etc and I've found that that truly is only accurate within -/+ 90 > degrees. That doesn't seem reliable enough to me. > I have given up and now use a hand compass and get out and walk away from > the truck. It's reliable, but certainly isn't convenient. > > I borrowed a GPS unit to try, and have found that with an external antenna > (the handheld's are blocked by the truck's roof) they can give you a pretty > good idea if you keep driving in the same direction for a short while. It > didn't help you with the "which way is North" question when you are > standing still. The lowest price handheld with an input for a remote > antenna I found was about $400. I put it on my birthday list. When you > spend $400 vs $150 for a handheld you get a LOT of really nice features. > > Dave Somers >> >========================================================== >To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with >the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the subject of the >message. > ------------------------------ From: CERESJohnG aol.com Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 21:11:53 EDT Subject: Re: Tonneau Covers I've got the rolll n lock as well and everything you have said is right on. The only leak is in the area od the tailgate corner and it's small. Looking at it with all three surfaces coming together it's almost impossible to seal. I bought mine without installation and did that part myself so I wound up considerably cheaper although I think I probably spent the better part of three days getting it on and right. John G. ------------------------------ End of 97up-list Digest V2000 #85 ********************************* ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1997 and Newer Truck List.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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