Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:35:09 -0500 (EST) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Volume 97 Number 0007 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

RE: Turbocharging Ford F250 7.3 L Diesel
> Turbocharging Ford F250 7.3 L Diesel
> Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
Have you driven a Ford at 235 MPH lately?
Re: Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
Re: dash supplier -Reply
Turbocharging Ford F250 7.3 L Diesel -Reply
Re: Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
Exhaust manifold removal, heater fan motor..
1976 Ford F100 oil pump
Exhaust manifold removal, heater fan motor.. -Reply
My Project Ford Description
Flathead help
Re: My Project Ford Description
Sorry for the delays
Re:Canadian Suppliers
71 F100 with a 460
Flathead Starter
Re: 71 F100 with a 460
Re: Flathead help
Re: 71 F100
Re: 71 F100 with a 460
Re: Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
Re: 71 F100 with a 460 -Reply
Rebuilding a 351W


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>From Dan_Dusing-EENG01 email.mot.com Mon Feb 24 07:13:13 1997 From: "Dan Dusing-EENG01" Subject: RE: Turbocharging Ford F250 7.3 L Diesel X400-Mts-Identifier: [ /P=MOT/A=MOT/C=US/ ; m\il02n\970224061306b ] To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

John:

Though Gayle Banks is well respected in the aftermarket industry and his products have had many accolades, there have been some concerns expressed about the naturally aspirated Ford diesel when adding a turbo. Mainly, the strength of the internals (main bearings, rod bearings, crank, etc.) when increasing the torque and HP from the addition of the turbo. Without doubt, you will get the increased HP and torque, and, yes, those who have made the switch have claimed increased fuel mileage as well - so they tell me as you.

The newer Powerstroke was built to withstand these additional pressures from the added turbo (as was the E4OD tranny). You will need to review the cost difference between the modification and a new Ford Powerstroke, your present mileage on the '93, how long you plan to keep the truck, miles you plan to use it, etc. I have had no first-hand experience with the Banks turbo, but do own a '95 Ford Powerstroke F-250HD, with which I am quite pleased.
Personally, I would opt for the newer Powerstroke, but understand the bigger cost differential between the two. You might also be on the lookout for a used Powerstroke - they can be found and wouild make the $ difference considerably less.

Good luck on the choice and if you decide to go the Banks route, please let the list know your first hand results.

Regards,
Dan
'95 Powerstroke F-250HD
'96 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite Fifth Wheel Full-Time RVer
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From: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com INTERNET on Sun, Feb 23, 1997 8:52 PM Subject: Turbocharging Ford F250 7.3 L Diesel
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I have a 1993 Ford 7.3 Liter Diesel which is naturally aspirated. At times, I would like to have additional power while towing my Travel Trailer. Some have told me that adding a Banks Turbo or some other brand turbo will make all the difference in power and also increase my mileage tremendously.
These are noble claims and I think that they may be somewhat based in fact, but I find it difficult to imagine the tremendous increases others brag about. What are your experiences.

If you have added a turbocharger system to your diesel, how about letting me know the actual improvements you note. Help me decide once and for all whether to modify my truck or to trade it for a powerstroke.

Thanks,

John



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>From andyrose nortel.ca Mon Feb 24 07:55:05 1997 Sender: "Andy Rose" From: "Andy Rose"
Subject: Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
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Great information and pics on the latest Ford Concepts to include the following trucks:

Powerforce F-350 (1999)
Tremor (1998, High Performance SUV)
Adrenaline (doesn't say what year.. but this is a cool truck: 1/2 SUV 1/2
pickup).
and of course the 1997 F-150 Triton

Andy ...


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Subject: Have you driven a Ford at 235 MPH lately?


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>From silent.bob juno.com Mon Feb 24 09:42:31 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com
Subject: Re: Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>To: andyrose nt.com
>Subject: Have you driven a Ford at 235 MPH lately?
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What kinda Ford goes at 234 MPH?

And dont tell me its stock.

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>From payne platinum.com Mon Feb 24 10:07:44 1997 From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: dash supplier -Reply
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Let me get back to you on this one. I'm going to check with two wrecking yards that may have it. Down here it seems most of the 60's F100s are still on the road, although some of them shouldn't be! I'll let you know in a day.


>>> 02/23/97 07:02pm >>> Ken,
I am in Western New York State, near Erie, PA. I may know where there are
some good ones in this area now from a couple of other trucks. There seems to be an abundance of those trucks around here. I think they could
be shipped UPS relatively cheaply. Prices should be in the $50.00 range,

but I'd have to check to be sure.
Garry


--- On Sun, 23 Feb 1997 19:00:02 -0500 (EST) Ken Payne wrote:

>Where are you located? It may or may not be worth the effort
>after paying for shipping. I'm in the Atlanta area.
>
>>Ken

>>there is a wrecking yard about 4 miles from me. I know they have a lot of
>>Fords of your vintage. I can check tomorrow and see if they have one.

Let



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>From payne platinum.com Mon Feb 24 10:09:39 1997 From: Ken Payne
Subject: Turbocharging Ford F250 7.3 L Diesel -Reply To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I don't know about increased milage, nor turbos on pickups. However, have you ever watched an unloaded tractor-trailer on the expressway that has a turbo charger? He'll just kind of putz along while accelerating and then you'll hear the turbo kick-in, there is a noticable increase in his acceleration at that point.

>>> 02/23/97 07:33pm >>> I have a 1993 Ford 7.3 Liter Diesel which is naturally aspirated. At times, I would like to have additional power while towing my Travel Trailer.
Some
have told me that adding a Banks Turbo or some other brand turbo will make
all the difference in power and also increase my mileage tremendously.
These are noble claims and I think that they may be somewhat based in fact,
but I find it difficult to imagine the tremendous increases others brag about. What are your experiences.

If you have added a turbocharger system to your diesel, how about letting me
know the actual improvements you note. Help me decide once and for all whether to modify my truck or to trade it for a powerstroke.

Thanks,

John



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>From andyrose nortel.ca Mon Feb 24 10:12:01 1997 Sender: "Andy Rose" From: "Andy Rose"
Subject: Re: Ford Concept Trucks/Cars
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

In message "Ford Concept Trucks/Cars", you write:

:>To: andyrose nt.com
:>Subject: Have you driven a Ford at 235 MPH lately?
:>
:
:What kinda Ford goes at 234 MPH?
:
:And dont tell me its stock.

Ok, I won't then. The Ford F90 Formula 1 racer does 235 MPH stock ..

Andy ...




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>From jayvanv teleport.com Mon Feb 24 11:50:27 1997 From: "jayvanv teleport.com" Subject: Exhaust manifold removal, heater fan motor..
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi all, Just found this list and have a few questions regarding my 76 Ford Supercab PU. It has the 390 4barrel, Dual exhaust, AC package (compressor removed) HD cooling package and auto transmission. I bought it with a 73 10.5' camper and it is in good shape for it's 105K miles. The engine was replaced with a Ford remanufactured 390 40,000 miles due to a cracked block.=20

I tried to remove the exhaust manifolds this weekend to replace the leaky gaskets and was unable to do so. I soaked all the bolts with penetrating oil and then used a propane torch to heat the bolts in hopes of making them easier to remove. after getting 3 bolts out with this method I proceeded to strip the heads off two more and gave up at that point. I really can't afford to take the truck in and have the gaskets replaced, but will do that unless any of you know what else I could try to remove the bolts with. Anyone?=20

2nd question, I have a noisy heater motor that is obvioulsy has worn bushings and is squeeky to the point of total irritation. The Haynes manual I have does not address trucks equipped with the AC package. Can anyone tell me how and where the heater fan motor and cage is located, and how to replace it?=20

3rd question, From what I understand this motor runs hot. Pulling my 16' ATV trailer with the camper (gross about 11,000lbs) the motor runs right on the red line The radiator is nearly new and is the extra heavy duty model and the tranny cooler is aftermarket and seperate from the radiator.
it has a 180F thermostat in it now so I would imagine that a 165F would be a better choice. Any other comments on this?=20

Thanks for any help or insight on these problems..=20

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>From trainquilt nti.net Mon Feb 24 13:04:54 1997 From: Jean and Phillip Johnson Subject: 1976 Ford F100 oil pump
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Maybe somebody can help me. I've swapped out my 300 CID six with a = rebuilt and I can't get the distributor to fully seat into the block. I = think the distributor shaft is fully engaging the oil pump but I'm not = sure. The oil pump is new and appeared to be the right one for the = engine. With everything in place there is about 1/4" space between the = block and the base of the distributor. Even if the oil pump is engaged = fully and working like this there is going to be an awful oil leak if = run like this. I checked with my local auto parts store and they said = all the shafts for the 300 six are the same length. It was suggested to = me that I cut the shaft so that the distributor will fully seat. Anyone = ever heard of a problem like this before?

Thanx

P. Johnson


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>From payne platinum.com Mon Feb 24 13:52:02 1997 From: Ken Payne
Subject: Exhaust manifold removal, heater fan motor.. -Reply To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>>> =22jayvanv=40teleport.com=22 02/24/97 10:50am =
>>>
>Hi all, Just found this list and have a few questions regarding my 76 =
>Ford Supercab PU. It has the 390 4barrel, Dual exhaust, AC package
>(compressor removed) HD cooling package and auto transmission. I
>bought it with a 73 10.5=27 camper and it is in good shape for it=27s = 105K
>miles. The engine was replaced with a Ford remanufactured 390 =40 =
>40,000 miles due to a cracked block.=20

>I tried to remove the exhaust manifolds this weekend to replace the
>leaky gaskets and was unable to do so. I soaked all the bolts with
>penetrating oil and then used a propane torch to heat the bolts in hopes
....

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