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From: owner-97up-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (97up-list-digest) To: 97up-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: 97up-list-digest V3 #3 Reply-To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-97up-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-97up-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk 97up-list-digest Wednesday, January 5 2000 Volume 03 : Number 003 ======================================================================= 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: Re: FTE 97up - Changing 99.5 PSD Fuel Filter Re: FTE 97up - i think i have a problem Re: FTE 97up - Changing 99.5 PSD Fuel Filter Re: FTE 97up - Changing 99.5 PSD Fuel Filter FTE 97up - partsvoice.com FTE 97up - Continuous Wheel Balancers FTE 97up - fuel sender problem? Re: FTE 97up - i think i have a problem Re: FTE 97up - fuel sender problem? Re: FTE 97up - fuel sender problem? FTE 97up - URL of interior website FTE 97up - non ford content Re: FTE 97up - non ford content ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 08:30:07 -0600 From: "Charles Abraham" Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Changing 99.5 PSD Fuel Filter Thanks RS and John. About the tight cover, how tight did you make the cover when re-installing it? I checked the FAQs on ford -diesel.  com, for "fuel filter changes", and on removing the tight cover they stated that in lieu of a strap wrench one could use two grip-lock priers, each being attached to an opposite cover fin/blade. Then, holding these as handle bars, apply sufficient torque to release the cover. Also, on draining the sump bowl of fuel, they recommended turning the ignition key to the "On" position with the water drain valve in the open position until no more fuel comes out. Good advice? johny wrote: > As RS notes, the cover is on tight. Use a strap wrench, or whatever you use > to remove the oil filter. They are about the same diameter. > It may help to remove the "power stroke" cover for easier access. > > Also drain the fuel bowl first. > > -john > > RSnovi aol.com wrote: > > > In a message dated 1/3/00 10:08:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, > > abrahamc agcs.com writes: > > > > my cover was tight as . other than that the o ring was a challenge. Ans > > make sure you completely drain the sump its in. > > > > RS > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 10:25:32 -0500 From: Jean Marc Chartier Subject: Re: FTE 97up - i think i have a problem TRITON46L aol.com wrote: > > i have a 99 f-150 4.6L v8 4x2 ext cab. > when i am on an onramp to the interstate, or just passing someone, when my > tach goes beyond 4500 rpm all the engine does is rev loudly with no power > increase. > is this normal of these new engines? > > if anyone could give me some info i would be very appreciative. > > thanks, Bill > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html Bill, Past the 4700 rpm mark there isn't much left in the tritons. The cam profile is set to deliver torque at a low RPM so the trade off is no power at higher rpm. The mustang 4.6 delivers 260 hp at about 5000 and 302 lb/ft at 4700 so If you put that motor in our trucks they would be gutless off the line but better at high rpms. So yes to your question. Regards Jean Marc Chartier Regards Jean Marc Chartier == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 09:52:18 -0800 From: johny Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Changing 99.5 PSD Fuel Filter RE tigtening: I tighten until the cover sits flush with the bowl, and perhaps 1/4 - 1/2 turn more. Without forcing it, it should become pretty obvious when it's seated. Try it; you'll see. RE pliers: I have a large oil filter wrench, so I don't have to do the plier trick. In an emergency, I'd do the plier trick, but long term I suspect I'd break one of the fins while over-torquing on the reinstallation. RE fuel bowl draining: Perhaps, but also a bit of overkill. I've found the draining leaves little if anything in the bowl. Turning the key on activates a fuel pump which will flush additional fuel. I drain the fuel bowl every 3000 miles when I do the oil change, and typically find nothing but diesel. No water, particles, etc... I'm changing the fuel filter at 15K intervals. I have 25K currently. NOTE: I recently changed the ATF 24K miles to Mobil 1. I've driven longer distances now, that I am starting to see temp drops of 5F-7F from what I used to see before. Unloaded I used to see 30F over ambient, and 40F loaded w/ a 3000 lbs tuck camper. (flat highway, locked converter, about 65-70 mph, 40+ minutes of drive time (unloaded 7000 lbs, loaded 10,050 lbs)) The synthetic seems to shed heat a bit faster too, but it's really hard to tell for sure. - -john Charles Abraham wrote: > Thanks RS and John. > > About the tight cover, how tight did you make the cover when re-installing it? > > I checked the FAQs on ford -diesel. com, for "fuel filter changes", and on removing > the tight cover they stated that in lieu of a strap wrench one could use two > grip-lock > priers, each being attached to an opposite cover fin/blade. Then, holding these as > handle > bars, apply sufficient torque to release the cover. Also, on draining the sump bowl > of > fuel, they recommended turning the ignition key to the "On" position with the water > drain valve in the open position until no more fuel comes out. Good advice? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:05:28 EST From: RSnovi aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Changing 99.5 PSD Fuel Filter In a message dated 1/4/00 9:43:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, abrahamc agcs.com writes: i did it just hand tight, I dont reccommend pliers, might crack it if your not careful, i think is a fiberglass or composite type cover. (i think i used some robogrip types) remove cover black cover on top would be a good idea too, i learned Just turn the yella handle and let it drain, no need to turn the key on unless you really want diesel all over everywhere. Ross S. << Thanks RS and John. About the tight cover, how tight did you make the cover when re-installing it? I checked the FAQs on ford -diesel. com, for "fuel filter changes", and on removing the tight cover they stated that in lieu of a strap wrench one could use two grip-lock priers, each being attached to an opposite cover fin/blade. Then, holding these as handle bars, apply sufficient torque to release the cover. Also, on draining the sump bowl of fuel, they recommended turning the ignition key to the "On" position with the water drain valve in the open position until no more fuel comes out. Good advice? >> == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:47:36 EST From: RSnovi aol.com Subject: FTE 97up - partsvoice.com Guys i would take a look at this site if you ever need anything for that ageing FoMoCo, i got refered to it from a mustang list i am on and its a pretty neat deal. R.P. Smith 9sec93cobra 99F250SD PSD/SC/4x4/ chip/ Redline oils no-cat/ 5 in exhaust/ 285 BFG mud terrains www.wegofaster.com 850.574.9139 810.222.8292 fax == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 15:14:36 -0800 From: "Jeff Schapker" Subject: FTE 97up - Continuous Wheel Balancers Has anyone used this type of product on their truck? Have seen them listed in a couple of four wheel drive magazines. They sound impressive but do they really work? http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.centramatic.com/index.html http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.balancemasters.com/homepageleft.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 16:50:31 -0500 From: Stan Wright Subject: FTE 97up - fuel sender problem? I think I might be having a problem with the fuel sender or gauge, and I wanted to see if anyone else has. I've tried to try out all the features of my new truck. This includes the 'low fuel' warning light. Twice my fuel guage has went down to 'E' and the 'low fuel' light has illuminated. But three times when the fuel guage is slightly below 1/4 tank the truck has died, and would not start until I put more gas in it. I have an auxiliary gas tank, so running out of gas in my main tank is not a big problem. The fuel from the auxiliary tank is pumped into the main tank. When the truck dies I pump gas into the main tank for about a minute, and the truck starts again. Before I take the truck to the dealer I will verify that the tank is empty when the guage says it still has a 1/4 tank. I just wanted to find out if anyone else has had this problem, or has any other ideas? The truck is a 1999 F250 SD with the V10. The problem has happened on flat ground, so I don't think it's a problem of the fuel pickup being uncovered. The problem is not consistent, either. It died the first time. Then the fuel guage worked twice. Then the truck has died two more times. The fuel is getting close to 1/4 tank again, so maybe I can find out more info soon. Thanks. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:51:58 EST From: TRITON46L aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - i think i have a problem so then in a truck it is better to have your torque peak at low end right? if this is true, what is the "best" rpm range to make your peak torque at? the new chevy/gm engines make their peak torque at 4000 rpm. does this make their engines any less able to tow or haul? all the people i know with a new silverado or sierra, says their engine lacks low end torque, but they are quick as all h#ll. they say their engines make 90% of their peak torque from 1500-nearly 5000 rpm. but those i have talked to say this isn't true. if anyone has any comments or ideas, feel free to educate the rest of us. thanks, bill == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:11:10 -0800 (PST) From: Keith Privratsky Subject: Re: FTE 97up - fuel sender problem? I had the same problem in the same truck. The dealer ended up having to replace the fuel sending unit in the tank. Works fine now. Keith P 99 F250 SD SC V10 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://messenger.yahoo.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 19:23:00 EST From: Speir2 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 97up - fuel sender problem? In a message dated 1/4/00 4:54:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, swright hpcisp.com writes: << I think I might be having a problem with the fuel sender or gauge, and I wanted to see if anyone else has. I've tried to try out all the features of my new truck. This includes the 'low fuel' warning light. Twice my fuel gauge has went down to 'E' and the 'low fuel' light has illuminated. But three times when the fuel gauge is slightly below 1/4 tank the truck has died, and would not start until I put more gas in it. >> I have a 99 Ford F250 PSD & have the same problem with the fuel gauge upon carrying it back to the dealer he ordered & installed a new sensor it did not improve the problem, I must set my trip odometer back to 0 each time I fillup & get fuel according to the mileage before running out. I should have carried it back for repair, but have not yet. Elzie Speir == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 23:46:38 EST From: Alevinson aol.comSubject: FTE 97up - URL of interior website At one time I found a website that would allow you to look around the interior of a Superduty truck. You controlled which direction you looked. Can anyone remember the URL of that website? Thanks, Alex L == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 02:05:59 EST From: RSnovi aol.comSubject: FTE 97up - non ford content In a message dated 1/4/00 7:13:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, blazer503 yahoo.com writes:I hope no one on the list is from Virgina Tech, GO SEMINOLES! (sorry I bleed garnet and gold) RS << To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com >>== FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 01:14:37 -0600 From: sseeplane juno.comSubject: Re: FTE 97up - non ford content Do you get a discount at Dillard's, too? d:-O) On Wed, 5 Jan 2000 02:05:59 EST RSnovi aol.com writes:> > I hope no one on the list is from Virgina Tech, GO SEMINOLES! > (sorry I bleed > garnet and gold) > > RS > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ End of 97up-list-digest V3 #3 ***************************** +------ Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1997 and Newer Trucks and Vans ------+ | Send posts to 97up-list ford-trucks.com, || List removal information is on the web site. | +---------- 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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