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offroad-list Digest Thu, 02 Mar 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 018

In This Issue:
Fw: Stop OHVs? Over my dead body
Re: Bronco II buildup
C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe
Re: [perf-list] C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe
Re: [BII vs. Ranger roll over]
Re: [Re: Bronco II buildup]
Re: [Re: Transmissions, BIIs and Gas Prices]
Re: [ Gas Prices]
Re: [ Gas Prices]
gas price
Re: [perf-list] C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe
Re: [perf-list] C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe
Re: [ Gas Prices]

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Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 09:47:31 -0500
From: James Oxley thecore.com>
Subject: Fw: Stop OHVs? Over my dead body

Maybe more of us could place a pro ORV call
March 9th. Lets try and even up the odds here.
Randy Peterson

Randy Peterson
- ----- Original Message -----
From: The Bond's calinet.com>
.Subject: Fw: Stop OHVs? Over my dead body


> >> Message from "The Bond's" calinet.com> <<
>
> SLO 4 Wheelers
> We should call in on the 9th
> Jim--

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kelita Svoboda erols.com>
> To: Rob Rasor ama-cycle.org>; Ed Moreland
> erols.com>; Sean Maher ama-cycle.org>; Terry Lee
> Cook ama-cycle.org>; Bill Kresnak ama-cycle.org>
> Cc: Dana Bell cs.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 2:28 PM
> Subject: Fw: Stop OHVs? Over my dead body
>
>
> > FYI...
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: WillieSutaol.com aol.com>
> > To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> > Date: Friday, February 25, 2000 4:17 PM
> > Subject: Stop OHVs? Over my dead body
> >
> >
> > >Why not contact these wonderful folks and tell them what you think
about
> > >their idea? Or maybe we should have a "Pro-OHV call in day the same
day
> > they
> > >are calling in to stop us? Man, this really sucks!
> > >*********
> > >> To: All Activists
> > >> From: Melanie Mayock, Recreation Campaigner
> > >> Date: February 24, 2000
> > >>
> > >> OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CALL-IN DAY MARCH 9TH
> > >> Tell the Forest Service to Properly Manage ORVs to Protect Natural
> > >> Resources
> > >>
> > >> Off-road vehicles (ORVs) are one of the fastest growing threats to
our
> > >> nation's public lands. Motorcycles, snowmobiles, and other vehicles
> > >> erode soils, damage vegetation, harass wildlife, pollute our air and
> > >> water, and destroy the recreational experience of hikers, sportsmen,
> > >and
> > >> others. The Forest Service, however, has largely ignored the
> > >> environmental damage and user conflicts created by ORVs
> > >>
> > >> To remedy this problem, over 100 conservation organizations (led by
the
> > >> Wilderness Society and the Wildlands Center for Preventing Roads)
> > >> petitioned the Forest Service in December to develop a comprehensive
> > >> policy to address the environmental impacts of ORVs on National
Forest
> > >> lands.
> > >>
> > >> The petition calls on the Forest Service to adopt regulations to:
> > >> 1) Limit ORV use to designated roads and trails;
> > >> 2) Designate ORV routes only where it has been shown that use of a
> > >route
> > >> will not cause adverse environmental impacts;
> > >> 3) Allow ORV route and facilities designation, construction, and
> > >> upgrading only following analysis under NEPA;
> > >> 4) Prohibit ORV use unless monitoring and enforcement are fully
funded
> > >> and implemented;
> > >> 5) Prohibit ORV use in proposed wilderness areas, inventoried
roadless
> > >> areas, and other areas with roadless values except on roads for which
> > >> their use has been formally designated.
> > >>
> > >> These changes are the minimum steps necessary to safeguard the
> > >> environmental quality of our National Forest lands from damaging ORV
> > >> use. The Forest Service, however, is already facing strong pressure
> > >> from the well-funded ORV lobby against the President's roadless
> > >> initiative. Clearly the Chief needs to hear from conservationists as
> > >> well!
> > >>
> > >> Help turn up the pressure on the Forest Service to properly manage
ORV
> > >> use by participating in a national call-in day to Chief Dombeck on
> > >March
> > >> 9th. Call Chief Dombeck at (202) 205-1661 (8:15 am to 4:45 pm
Eastern
> > >> Time) and urge him to protect the natural resources of our National
> > >> Forests by approving the ORV rulemaking petition. The fax number is:
> > >> (202) 205-1765.
> > >>
> > >> For more information, contact Melanie Mayock, American Lands'
> > >Recreation
> > >> Campaigner, at (202) 547-9267, mailto:mmayockmindspring.com
> > >>

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From: "Graulau, Victor" Entex.com>
Subject: Re: Bronco II buildup

Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:47:21 -0500

Has anyone done any Transmission work on a 96 Ford Explorer ? I have some
problems with it sticking in 2nd and 3rd gears.(Automatic Transmission),
plus I would like to know about some peformance kits for 4.0L Pushrod v6, I
know that this engine has been used in Explorer's mountaineers and Ranger
PU's. I want to see if I can get some more get up and go on that V-6.

-----Original Message-----
From: Adam McLaughlin [mailto:kd6pocjps.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 7:35 PM
To: offroad-listford-trucks.com
Subject: [offroad-list] Re: Bronco II buildup


Hi David,

David Wilkins wrote:

> The whole reason I got onto this list is just to find out what others have
done, learn more, and make educated guesses for what I want. Curious
though, why go to an auto tranny if you like a clutch so much.

To save the +$2,000 it would be to keep it a manual transmission.


> From the offroading that I have done, I prefer clutches to auto's. I
have driven both, and just don't feel like I have the same control over the
truck with the auto.

I like chosing when to shift! I also like the car not deciding when to jump
gears on me! Makes for an unstable vehicle when you don't know what's going
on.


>
> David
>
> P.S. I live in Raleigh NC, so it would be kinda hard for me to get up with
your friend and see his work.
>

Rats, ah well. Maybe some day I'll get my hands on another digital camera.


>
> ;-)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:20:07 -0800
> From: Adam McLaughlin jps.net>
> Subject: Re: Bronco II buildup
>
> Hi David,
>
> You're right. If I were you, I would only throw away bad money. :-)
>
> If my Ranger gets her 5.0, it'll be backed with a AOD or a C4. I too love
the
> grunt of the clutch, but I have to be financially realistic.
>
> The best things to do are to see what others have done, and use their
ideas,
> modified to your own purpose to create your own.
>
> Where do you live?
>
> If you're in sonoma county, I'd introduce you to a freind of mine. He's
got a
> 1990 5.0 HO coupled to an AOD in a 1983 Ranger. (Wanna race??) You could
see
> what he's done, and then take some ideas back to your garage.
>
> Adam
>
>

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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 17:35:30 -0500
From: "Mike McPhillips" power-net.net>
Subject: C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe

Test: Pretty Park.exe :)

Mike McPhillips


-- Binary/unsupported file stripped by Listar --
-- Type: application/octet-stream
-- File: Pretty Park.exe



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From: tvsjrsprynet.com
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 17:33:41 -0600
Subject: Re: [perf-list] C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe

Mike, you have the Pretty Park trojan horse! Go to www.norton.com or
another reputable site and get info and something to kill it with. Luckily,
Listar stripped the binary so no one else became infected.

In short, this virus, once run, sends itself to everyone in your address
book. For those that have extensive address books (me, with about 700
entries) this can cause problems in a hurry.

Terry


At 05:35 PM 03/02/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Test: Pretty Park.exe :)
>
> Mike McPhillips
>
>
>-- Binary/unsupported file stripped by Listar --
>-- Type: application/octet-stream
>-- File: Pretty Park.exe
>
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Date: 2 Mar 00 19:25:26 EST
From: Tim Turner netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [BII vs. Ranger roll over]

Rebel4dManaol.com wrote:
> Scientifically, a Bronco II should deffinitly roll over easier than a
Ranger.
> Same frame, same suspension, same ride height, etc.

Shorter wheelbase though if that changes anything in the equations..

> but the BII has more
> weight up top giving it a higher center of gravity.

Mostly glass and thin sheet metal; probably not as much weight as you might
think. I'd guess no worse than adding a cap to the bed of the Ranger.

> So under the same
> conditions, a BII would roll before a Ranger.

I'd tend to agree; I'll push a Ranger harder into a turn than my B-II. OTOH
during the evacuation from Hurricane Floyd I had to make a sharp evasive move
to avoid an idiot trying to merge into highway traffic (and not hit the
rapidly approaching Honda in the left lane!) The B-II handled it well, but
I'll admit to doing it quickly but SMOOTHLY.. had I just yanked the wheel hard
left 60 MPH who knows... As it was I got the finger and some curses from
the Honda, but that's preferable to plowing into an LTD or flipping into the
median! :-)

> I'm certian (after driving a BII) that if my Ranger was a BII I would
> have rolled it.

Hopefully not.. The rear windows in the B-II are expensive buggers!

> Don't ever do what I did, it scared the sh!t out of me and
> the guy sittin' next to me.

And anybody watching!

Tim

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Date: 2 Mar 00 19:54:39 EST
From: Tim Turner netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Re: Bronco II buildup]

"David Wilkins" ipass.net> wrote:
>
> Curious though, why go to an auto tranny if you like a clutch so much.

The extra adapters are expensive! Plus the trannies are a bit weak for V-8
use.. :-( One of the reasons I'll stay with the V-6 in my B-II. (that and
the weird a$$ emission laws here..)

> From the offroading that I have done, I prefer clutches to auto's. I have
driven both, and just don't feel like I have the same control over the truck
with the auto.

Amen brother! Sometimes in mud or sand the truck slows quickly during the
shifting, but I'll take that annoyance over an unwanted downshift that breaks
my traction... Plus I can replace a lot of clutches myself for what a
professional tranny overhaul costs.

>
> David
>
> P.S. I live in Raleigh NC, so it would be kinda hard for me to get up with
your friend and see his work.

Since the 5.0 was never offered in the B-II it wont pass NC inspection if the
inspector's a tight-nose. Makes no sense to me.. a FI 5.0 would have to be
cleaner emission-wise than my rich running carb'd 2.8 but I didn't make the
laws..

P.S. If you happen to vacation at the beach in Wilmington NC and see a B-II
with a tire carrier reading "Manic Mechanic" honk the horn and give me a wave!
:-)

Tim Turner
Custer Auto Repair
Wilmington NC

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Date: 2 Mar 00 20:22:14 EST
From: Tim Turner netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Re: Transmissions, BIIs and Gas Prices]

Adam McLaughlin jps.net> wrote:
> Why do the Rangers Roll? I have a 1988 Bronco II with 3" James Duff
Suspension,
> 2" James Duff body lift and 31" tires, and I have never gotten into a
dangerous
> situation. I was always told that the BIIs have a tendency to get tipsy...
I've
> never seen it.
>

It's only in abrupt cornering especially of the back & forth type. Probably
wouldn't be an issue if Consumer Reports had never seen a Suzuki Samurai!
Rolls are a part of off-roading that we accept but do our best to avoid.
Llike snake bites or sink holes.. crap happens.. and often it's largely our
own fault. The only time I ever lifted a tire on my B-II I was doing three
stupid things at once. (A: BAC was way too high, B: I was mad, C: Driving
into corners like I was in the Capri due to A & B.. Glad I and the truck
survived my OOC jaunt.)

Tim

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Date: 2 Mar 00 20:37:26 EST
From: Tim Turner netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [ Gas Prices]

Adam McLaughlin jps.net> wrote:

> Gas is up to $1.83 here today. (Premium chevron) The BII usually gets 12.8
MPG,
> but the F-250 about 8.
>
> How much are you paying for gas?

Self serve regular U-lead is $1.38-1.50 today (3-2-00); was a nickle less
yesterday; add about 15-20 cents for premium depending on the brand. I may
re-think my usual 2000 Mile round trip to Maine this summer if the prices keep
going up.

Tim
Wilmington NC



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From: DenBadAxeaol.com
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 21:02:23 EST
Subject: Re: [ Gas Prices]

gas in mass is 1.69 for super Mobil

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From: DenBadAxeaol.com
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 21:03:38 EST
Subject: gas price

and the old 47 cj2a with a 69 boss mustang 302 with about 350 hp gets about 4
miles to the gallon, think i am going to get the bike out

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Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 22:20:19 -0500
From: Ken Payne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: Re: [perf-list] C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe

At 05:33 PM 3/2/00 -0600, you wrote:
>Mike, you have the Pretty Park trojan horse! Go to www.norton.com or
>another reputable site and get info and something to kill it with. Luckily,
>Listar stripped the binary so no one else became infected.
>
>In short, this virus, once run, sends itself to everyone in your address
>book. For those that have extensive address books (me, with about 700
>entries) this can cause problems in a hurry.
>
>Terry

I take virus protection very seriously. Mike has
be temporarily unsubscribed until he cleans his
system.

Ken Payne
Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts



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From: tvsjrsprynet.com
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 23:09:28 -0600
Subject: Re: [perf-list] C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe

>I take virus protection very seriously. Mike has
>be temporarily unsubscribed until he cleans his
>system.
>
>Ken Payne
>Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts

Forgive the cross-posting, but I thought that this would be of interest to both
lists. First of all, Ken, thanks for having everything configured nicely where
Listar trashed the binary file - you probably saved a few people some
headaches! And, for those that have the worm, here is the Norton Anti-Virus
information:

PrettyPark.Worm

Detected as:PrettyPark.Worm, W32.PrettyPark.C.Worm, W32.PrettyPark.D.Worm
Aliases:Trojan Horse, W32.PrettyPark, Trojan.PSW.CHV, CHV, W32/Pretty.worm.unp
Known Variants:W32.PrettyPark.C.Worm, W32.PrettyPark.D.Worm
Infection Length:37,376; 17,081 (C variant); 60928 (D variant)
Area of Infection:C:\Windows\System, Registry, email attachments
Likelihood:Common
Detected as of:June 1, 1999; February 2, 2000 (C variant); February 18, 2000 (D
variant)
Characteristics:Worm, PrettyPark.EXE, Files32.VXD
Norton AntiVirus users can protect themselves from this virus by downloading
the current virus definitions either through LiveUpdate or from the Download
Virus Definition Updates page.


Description
This worm program behaves similarly to Happy99 Worm. It was originally
spread by
email spamming from a French email address. The original report of this worm
was submitted through our exclusive Scan&Deliver system on May 28, 1999 from
France.
When the attached program file, PrettyPark.exe, is executed, it may display the
3D pipe screen saver. It also creates a file called files32.vxd in the
Windows\System directory and modifies the following registry entry value from
"%1" %* to files32.vxd "%1" %* without your knowledge:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\exefile\
shell\open\command
Once the worm program is executed, it tries to email itself automatically every
30 minutes (or 30 minutes after it is loaded) to email addresses registered in
your Internet address book.
It also tries to connect to an IRC server and join a specific IRC channel. The
worm sends information to IRC every 30 seconds to keep itself connected, and to
retrieve any commands from the IRC channel.
Via IRC, the author or distributor of the worm can obtain system information
including the computer name, product name, product identifier, product key,
registered owner, registered organization, system root path, version, version
number, ICQ identification numbers, ICQ nicknames, victim's email address, and
Dial Up Networking username and passwords. In addition, being connected to IRC
opens a security hole in which the client can potentially be used to receive
and execute files.
Repair Information
To remove the PrettyPark worm:
On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Run.
Type REGEDIT, then click OK.
Modify the following Registry value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile\ shell\open\command

and change

files32.vxd "%1" %*

to

"%1" %*

For clarity, these seven characters are the following: double quote, percent
sign, the numeral one, double quote, space, percent sign, and asterisk. Don't
forget the space.

Delete the PrettyPark.exe file.
Restart your computer.
Delete the \Windows\System\Files32.vxd file.
Safe Computing
Because of Worms and Trojan Horse programs, you must practice safe computing.
Be suspicious of executable file attachments (for example, .exe, .shs, or MS
Word, or MS Excel files), especially ones from newsgroups or unknown sources.
For continuous protection, always run Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect and use
LiveUpdate to make sure you have the latest virus definitions.
Source: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/prettypark.worm.html

Terry



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Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 05:34:48 -0500
From: J Cope <88biixltfncool.com>
Subject: Re: [ Gas Prices]

Where in Mass are ya? My permanant address is in Westford, but I go to
school at UMass Dartmouth.

JCJC
'88 BII XLT
10k tow hooks
40ch CB
K&N > Light bar
Headlight Stone Guards
30x9.5 BFG A/T TA KOs
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 9:02 PM
To: offroad-listford-trucks.com
Subject: [offroad-list] Re: [ Gas Prices]


gas in mass is 1.69 for super Mobil


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