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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 1997 09:32:26 -0500 (EST) To: fordtrucks-digest  lofcom.com From: digest-proc lofcom.com Subject: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0023 Reply-To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Volume 97 Number 0023 fordtrucks Digest Today's Topics: Re: Voting Results Light Truck Accident % Re: Light Truck Accident % Re: Light Truck Accident % Re: Ford ranger 460 or 351W Re: Ford ranger Re: 460 or 351W Re: Ford ranger Re: Ford ranger Re: Ford ranger ring and pinion swap - forwarded from another member ring and pinion swap Re: Light Truck Accident % 98 model body styles Re: 98 model body styles Re: 1984 Bronco RE: 460 or 351W FAQ on-line and new subscribe form 78 Ford Truck added to pictorial (from member) RE: 460 or 351W > Oops f150 8.8 rear axle Re: f150 8.8 rear axle Tinting Re: Ford ranger Re: 460 or 351W Re: 1984 Bronco f150 rear axle Re: Ford ranger Re: Ford ranger * PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THE ENTIRE DIGEST IN REPLIES TO THE LIST! * -------------------------------------------------- >From nfinney earthlink.net Sun Mar 16 02:46:35 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Re: Voting Results To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Jim wrote: Hi Guys! Well I just wanted to say hi to everyone, Does anyone live in So. Cal. > (I'm in Rancho Cucamonga). I just heard from Rick Larson. What a cool Bro! Hey Jim, I live in Costa Mesa, Orange County. -- Nick Finney nfinney earthlink.net 69 F100 390 FE Formerly: 66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289. First On Race Day! ------------------------------ >From nfinney earthlink.net Sun Mar 16 02:51:14 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Light Truck Accident % To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Was in the bookstore last week and I was reading a book with some data for National Percenatges of traffic accidents by vehicle, the F-100 was at the alltime top of the list for domestic light trucks. :-( -- Nick Finney nfinney earthlink.net 69 F100 390 FE Formerly: 66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289. First On Race Day! ------------------------------ >From jstrigas worldnet.att.net Sun Mar 16 03:35:46 1997 From: "Jim" Subject: Re: Light Truck Accident % To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Maybe, but that's because Fords are on the road so much more, and so much longer! Can't get in a accident, if it's up on a rack! :) Jim Strigas jstrigas worldnet.att.net "73" Ford F100 (piece a %*&#^ Love it, I Just Love it!) "89" Ford Aerostar (a Frameless Hussy, But a good ol Gal.) "83" Yamaha XJ900RK (Best Gift of my life! From my best friends! RSCL) "86" Honda GoldWing GL1200 (OK, this part goes here, and this... this... I think goes on the truck.) Be Cool Daddy-O {B-)> ---------- > From: Nick Finney > To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com > Subject: Light Truck Accident % > Date: Saturday, March 15, 1997 11:51 PM > > Was in the bookstore last week and I was reading a book with some data > for National Percenatges of traffic accidents by vehicle, the F-100 was > at the alltime top of the list for domestic light trucks. :-( > > -- > Nick Finney > nfinney earthlink.net > > 69 F100 390 FE > Formerly: > 66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289. > > First On Race Day! > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com > For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com ------------------------------ >From kpayne mindspring.com Sun Mar 16 11:30:48 1997 From: Ken Payne Subject: Re: Light Truck Accident % To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com At 02:51 AM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote: >Was in the bookstore last week and I was reading a book with some data >for National Percenatges of traffic accidents by vehicle, the F-100 was >at the alltime top of the list for domestic light trucks. :-( > It only makes sense since the F100 was the #1 vehicle in sales too. If it were number #3 in sales and #1 in accidents then I'd be worried! -Ken Payne 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ >From chrisd eastky.com Sun Mar 16 13:14:56 1997 From: Chris Daniels Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Chris Daniels wrote: > > COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could be put > into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks ------------------------------ >From bubmrtn jane.penn.com Sun Mar 16 14:54:50 1997 From: Jonathan Martin Subject: 460 or 351W To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com HI! I am considering buying a 460 with an automatic trans to put in a two wheel drive '77 F150 for $500. The 460 only has around 1,000 miles on it. The truck currently has a 351W that needs rebuilt. Can anyone offer any advice? and does anyone know what the gas milage would be with the 460. It has a four barrel intake I would have to buy a carb for it. Jonathan Martin bubmrtn penn.com '77 F150 ------------------------------ >From jayvanv teleport.com Sun Mar 16 14:55:48 1997 From: "jayvanv teleport.com" Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com On Sun, 16 Mar 1997, Chris Daniels wrote: > Chris Daniels wrote: > >=20 > > COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could be pu= t > > into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks Well, You could put a Blown 460 in there, but you would have to do alot of cutting and new suspension and stuff. Heh..=20 Sorry, couldn't resist... I would think a 302-351 would probably fit in there with some fabrication/trimming/tranny upgrade and heavier rear end..= =20 =2E.Jay >=20 > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com > For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.co= m > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com >=20 =AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,= =B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4= =B0 =20 jayvanv teleport.com .sig under construction. standard disclaimers. =20 =AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,= =B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4=B0=AC=AC=B0=A4*o,=B8_=B8,o*=A4= =B0 =20 ------------------------------ >From chrisd eastky.com Sun Mar 16 14:59:09 1997 From: Chris Daniels Subject: Re: 460 or 351W To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Jonathan Martin wrote: > > HI! I am considering buying a 460 with an automatic trans to put in a > two wheel drive '77 F150 for $500. The 460 only has around 1,000 miles > on it. The truck currently has a 351W that needs rebuilt. Can anyone > offer any advice? and does anyone know what the gas milage would be with > the 460. It has a four barrel intake I would have to buy a carb for it. > > > Jonathan Martin > bubmrtn penn.com > '77 F150 > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com > For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.comI don't know the answer but since your the first one that I have heard from could you tell me what is the biggest engine the would fit in a 83 FORD RANGER. ------------------------------ >From kpayne mindspring.com Sun Mar 16 15:00:23 1997 From: Ken Payne Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com At 01:14 PM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote: >Chris Daniels wrote: >> >> COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could be put >> into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks > Largest or largest practical? A 302 shouldn't be too difficult. I'd suspect you'll run into fender clearance problems with anything bigger. A 302 would give more than enough "ummmph" to a Ranger. -Ken Payne 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ >From chrisd eastky.com Sun Mar 16 15:02:10 1997 From: Chris Daniels Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com jayvanv teleport.com wrote: > > On Sun, 16 Mar 1997, Chris Daniels wrote: > > > Chris Daniels wrote: > > > > > > COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could be put > > > into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks > Well, You could put a Blown 460 in there, but you would have to do alot of > cutting and new suspension and stuff. Heh.. > > Sorry, couldn't resist... I would think a 302-351 would probably fit in > there with some fabrication/trimming/tranny upgrade and heavier rear end.. > > ..Jay > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________ > > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > > To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com > > For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.com > > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com > > > > ¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤° > > jayvanv teleport.com .sig under construction. standard disclaimers. > > ¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤°¬¬°¤*o,¸_¸,o*¤° > > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com > For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.comThanks!!!! ------------------------------ >From chrisd eastky.com Sun Mar 16 15:06:50 1997 From: Chris Daniels Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Ken Payne wrote: > > At 01:14 PM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote: > >Chris Daniels wrote: > >> > >> COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could be put > >> into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks > > > > Largest or largest practical? A 302 shouldn't be too difficult. > I'd suspect you'll run into fender clearance problems with anything > bigger. A 302 would give more than enough "ummmph" to a Ranger. > > -Ken Payne > 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 > List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. > Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe > form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com > For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.comSee the reason I want more power is becuase I'm painting it Orange and putting a confedarate flag ontop like the general Lee if though it was a Dodge. It has a 4-cylinder in it now and that wouldn't match the look that I'm wanting. ------------------------------ >From kpayne mindspring.com Sun Mar 16 15:47:30 1997 From: Ken Payne Subject: ring and pinion swap - forwarded from another member To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Return-Path: historyhunter10912 www1.utech.net Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 12:44:34 -0800 From: "Donald J. Prichard" To: kpayne mindspring.com Subject: ring and pinion swap X-URL: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks/index.htm Hi Ken, I'm not home right now and don't have the list email address. could you forward this to the list! 1994 f150 300 Trying to find out what the spur gear is between the ring gear and the carrier, and the associated sensor that comes in the top of the pumpkin. we don't want to go any farther until we figure this out. I'm now at the address --> historyhunter utech.net my home address nathan.iven usa.net thanks, nate -Ken Payne 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ >From canzus techline.com Sun Mar 16 16:03:05 1997 From: Steve & Rockette Subject: Re: Light Truck Accident % To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com At 02:51 AM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote: >Was in the bookstore last week and I was reading a book with some data >for National Percenatges of traffic accidents by vehicle, the F-100 was >at the alltime top of the list for domestic light trucks. :-( > A more sensible way to look at the infomation is to take the number of trucks on the road, multiplied by miles driven, devided by the number of accidents. The total for each manufacturer is probably very close. An easier way to get a better grip on the statistics is go to your nearest wrecking yard and look at the trucks, figure out why they are there. I have seen more wrecked C-words than Fords. Steve & Rockette...Lifes a beach '57 F100 Shorty '63 F100 Longbox ------------------------------ >From joeh hbscomputers.com Sun Mar 16 16:23:39 1997 From: "Joe Harrington HBS Computers, Inc" Subject: 98 model body styles To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Hello to the list. Does anyone know if the 98 model year F-250's will be the new body style. If not, what year will the new style emerge. thanks in advanc ______________________ Joe Harrington / \ joeh hbscomputers.com / ___ ___ \ /___/___\___[___]___/___\__\ (____________________________) |[ ] |UDLOSE5| [ ]| |____________________________| | | 87 GN | ( )| (_______)10.92 123.10(_______) ------------------------------ >From kpayne mindspring.com Sun Mar 16 16:34:02 1997 From: Ken Payne Subject: Re: 98 model body styles To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com At 04:23 PM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote: >Hello to the list. > > >Does anyone know if the 98 model year F-250's will be the new body style. If >not, what year will the new style emerge. > >thanks in advanc > > Don't know this for a fact but this was discussed about a month ago and if I recall correctly the F250 will receive the new body style for 98. It may be in the Feb archives (on the web site). -Ken Payne 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ >From st0478 student-mail.jsu.edu Sun Mar 16 17:04:45 1997 From: RL Subject: Re: 1984 Bronco To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Hi, I just joined the list and my name is Ryan. Anyway I wanted to ask this question about 84 Broncos. We used to have one but sadly it burned because of carb problems. My dad bought it new from the dealer in VA. And always had problems with the engine(mostly carb). Were the 84s ever recalled because of this or did ford just sweep it under the carpet? I had been wondering for some time and thought someone one here might now. I own a 71 F100 and a 71 Torino. thanks, Ryan ------------------------------ >From rcollins micron.net Sun Mar 16 17:47:52 1997 From: Randy Collins Subject: RE: 460 or 351W To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Jonathan, Your swap shouldn't be to tough. =20 You will need the 460 two piece truck motor mounts. =20 If you plan on using an automatic you will need a transmission housing = from one of the following vehicles: 351M 400M or another 460. Also = watch out for the proper length of tail-shaft on the automatic. You = will also need an automatic style flywheel from a 460. If you need = information for using the 4 speed transmission let me know and I will = consult my books. =20 Any post 1975 distributor will plug right in the electronic module. =20 Randy Collins P.S. I have an extra set of the motor mounts you will need. Also let = me know if you run into a snag I have lots of extra parts for mid 70's = trucks. =20 HI! I am considering buying a 460 with an automatic trans to put in a two wheel drive '77 F150 for $500. The 460 only has around 1,000 miles on it. The truck currently has a 351W that needs rebuilt. Can anyone offer any advice? and does anyone know what the gas milage would be with the 460. It has a four barrel intake I would have to buy a carb for it. =20 Jonathan Martin=09 bubmrtn penn.com=09 '77 F150 ------------------------------ >From kpayne mindspring.com Sun Mar 16 19:50:43 1997 From: Ken Payne Subject: FAQ on-line and new subscribe form To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com The FAQ is now on line (http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks). In addition, the subscribe/unsubscribe page has been updated. You can now use the page to subscribe instead of just unsubscribing. You used to have to follow an additional link to subscribe. The subscribe form lets you fill in your name in addition to your email address. If you have anything you want to add to the FAQ, let me know. Thanks, -Ken Payne 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ >From kpayne mindspring.com Sun Mar 16 20:08:38 1997 From: Ken Payne Subject: 78 Ford Truck added to pictorial (from member) To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com BigBlu4x4 aol.com sent me a nice picture of his 78 4x4 F150. Its now on the web site in the pictorial. Check it out, its a beauty. -Ken Payne 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8 List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions. Visit the Ford Trucks List Web Page (unsubscribe form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ >From rcollins micron.net Sun Mar 16 22:42:48 1997 From: Randy Collins Subject: RE: 460 or 351W > Oops To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Oops! =20 I said that any distributor would work. I meant to say that any post = 1975 electronic distributor from a 351M 400 or 460 will work. =20 Randy Jonathan, Your swap shouldn't be to tough. =20 You will need the 460 two piece truck motor mounts. =20 If you plan on using an automatic you will need a transmission housing = from one of the following vehicles: 351M 400M or another 460. Also = watch out for the proper length of tail-shaft on the automatic. You = will also need an automatic style flywheel from a 460. If you need = information for using the 4 speed transmission let me know and I will = consult my books. =20 Any post 1975 distributor will plug right in the electronic module. =20 Randy Collins P.S. I have an extra set of the motor mounts you will need. Also let = me know if you run into a snag I have lots of extra parts for mid 70's = trucks. =20 HI! I am considering buying a 460 with an automatic trans to put in a two wheel drive '77 F150 for $500. The 460 only has around 1,000 miles on it. The truck currently has a 351W that needs rebuilt. Can anyone offer any advice? and does anyone know what the gas milage would be with the 460. It has a four barrel intake I would have to buy a carb for it. =20 Jonathan Martin=09 bubmrtn penn.com=09 '77 F150 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ >From nli10967 www1.utech.net Sun Mar 16 23:56:14 1997 From: "Nathan L. Iven" Subject: f150 8.8 rear axle To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com I sent out some SOS emails today, don't know if any of them made it to the list. I'm currently doing the swap from a 3.08 to 3.55 and was confused when I opened it up today. Right behind the ring gear is a spur gear(?). It doesn't engage anything, but there is a sensor (magnetic?) coming in from the top/front of the pumpkin, directly on top of it. I can't figure it out. I did however figure out the programable speedo problem and got it set right! Thanks for the help! Oh yeah, one more question, Can I reuse the differential pinion shaft lockpin?. It doesn't look like it was a soft thread and it's gonna be loctited? Nathan L. Iven 321 E. Inger Dr #40 Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-348-1986 nathan.iven usa.net ------------------------------ >From barr erols.com Mon Mar 17 00:10:36 1997 From: "Bruce A. Ramirez" Subject: Re: f150 8.8 rear axle To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Nathan L. Iven wrote: I sent out some SOS emails today, don't know if any of them made it to the list. I'm currently doing the swap from a 3.08 to 3.55 and was confused when I opened it up today. Right behind the ring gear is a spur gear(?). It doesn't engage anything, but there is a sensor (magnetic?) coming in from the top/front of the pumpkin, directly on top of it. I can't figure it out. I did however figure out the programable speedo problem and got it set right! Thanks for the help! Oh yeah, one more question, Can I reuse the differential pinion shaft lockpin?. It doesn't look like it was a soft thread and it's gonna be loctited? Nathan L. Iven 321 E. Inger Dr #40 Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-348-1986 nathan.iven usa.net ____________________________________________________________________ Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ To send mail to fordtrucks, use the address: fordtrucks lofcom.com For help send a message with "HELP" in the body to:list-request lofcom.com Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com That magnetic sensor is for the antilock brakes. Bruce Ramirez barr erols.com 91 F150 94 E250 ------------------------------ >From SubscribeMe TheOffice.Net Mon Mar 17 00:51:23 1997 From: Eddie Torres Subject: Tinting To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com I am going to get my Ranger windows tinted, but cannot decide which tint. Several people I talked to said the 5%, (I guess right above limo tint), would be dark enough. Others however, said go for the limo tint. What do you think? And how much will the tint itself cost, on average? How much should I pay someone to do it? And, if I choose to do it myself, any hints? TIA 1997 Ford Ranger XLT |---------------------------------------------------------------| |a.k.a. | |Eddie Torres NetRanger ThePentagon.com | |Need a homepage? I will design and host it! Email me for info| |---------------------------------------------------------------| ------------------------------ >From nfinney earthlink.net Mon Mar 17 01:51:34 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Chris Daniels wrote: > > Chris Daniels wrote: > > > > COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could be put > > into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks Does the term "Jet Assist Takeoff" Unit mean anything to you? -- Nick Finney nfinney earthlink.net 69 F100 390 FE Formerly: 66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289. First On Race Day! ------------------------------ >From nfinney earthlink.net Mon Mar 17 02:00:39 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Re: 460 or 351W To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Jonathan Martin wrote: > > HI! I am considering buying a 460 with an automatic trans to put in a > two wheel drive '77 F150 for $500. The 460 only has around 1,000 miles > on it. The truck currently has a 351W that needs rebuilt. Can anyone > offer any advice? and does anyone know what the gas milage would be with > the 460. It has a four barrel intake I would have to buy a carb for it. > > > Jonathan Martin > bubmrtn penn.com > '77 F150 Depending on your driving style and driveline gear ratio you will probably get 8 - 14 mpg. -- Nick Finney nfinney earthlink.net 69 F100 390 FE Formerly: 66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289. First On Race Day! ------------------------------ >From nfinney earthlink.net Mon Mar 17 02:10:36 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Re: 1984 Bronco To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com RL wrote: > > Hi, I just joined the list and my name is Ryan. Anyway I wanted to ask > this question about 84 Broncos. We used to have one but sadly it burned > because of carb problems. My dad bought it new from the dealer in VA. And > always had problems with the engine(mostly carb). Were the 84s ever > recalled because of this or did ford just sweep it under the carpet? > I had been wondering for some time and thought someone one here might now. > I own a 71 F100 and a 71 Torino. thanks, Ryan This information was posted from www.alldata.com. Bulletins for 1984 Ford Truck Bronco Full Size V8-302 5.0L Safety Recalls TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 1. 477S MAR 84 Identification of Vehicles Requiring Final "D-Ring" Attachment 2. 480840201 FEB 84 For Inspection and, If Necessary, Correction of the Fuel Pump H Thats all! -- Nick Finney nfinney earthlink.net 69 F100 390 FE Formerly: 66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289. First On Race Day! ------------------------------ >From nli10967 www1.utech.net Mon Mar 17 02:17:50 1997 From: "Nathan L. Iven" Subject: f150 rear axle To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com The answer to my ? was in one of the previously posted emails. That mysterious gear is the speedo sensor. The picture is becoming much clearer now. Some of us are just slow learners! Nathan L. Iven 321 E. Inger Dr #40 Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-348-1986 nathan.iven usa.net ------------------------------ >From silent.bob juno.com Mon Mar 17 09:31:19 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com >the reason I want more power is becuase I'm painting it Orange and >putting a confedarate flag ontop like the general Lee if though it was >a >Dodge. It has a 4-cylinder in it now and that wouldn't match the look > >that I'm wanting. > Well if you going to do that, just put a super charger in it, and some glass pax :) That should give you a little more power and a lot more sound. .---. .----------- / \ __ / ------ fox icelair.com / / \(..)/ ----- fox unix.icelair.com ////// ' \/ ` --- http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.icelair.com //// / // : : --- http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.icelair.com/~fox // / / /` '-- The Best Never Rest // //..\ =======UU====UU===[95 Ranger XLT 2.3L]=[silent.bob juno.com]=== '//||\` ''`` ------------------------------ >From silent.bob juno.com Mon Mar 17 09:31:34 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com Subject: Re: Ford ranger To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 15:00:23 -0500 (EST) Ken Payne writes: >At 01:14 PM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote: >>Chris Daniels wrote: >>> >>> COuld someone tell me what would be the largest engine that could >be put >>> into an 83 FORD RANGER? Thanks >> > >Largest or largest practical? A 302 shouldn't be too difficult. >I'd suspect you'll run into fender clearance problems with anything >bigger. A 302 would give more than enough "ummmph" to a Ranger. .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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