Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 21:59:01 -0500 (EST) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Subject: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0033
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Volume 97 Number 0033 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

Re: Radiator upgrade for 55
RE: F350 BRAKES
> Change E-Mail address.
9" REAR FOR 1955 F100
Re: Strange sounds
Re: Ford ranger
Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering
Re: 61-79 Truck Parts
> Re: Ford ranger with 302/5.0
8.8 ring gear backlash -Reply
8.8 ring gear backlash
RE: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering
Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering
Ring and Pinion Whine
Re: Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering (and Overdrive Question)
Re: Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering (and Overdrive Question)
Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0030 -Reply
ford f100 f150
Re: Voting Results
Concerns with F350 Brakes
> Re: Concerns with F350 Brakes
> Carlisle Swap Meet
Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering
Strange Sounds Solved
87 F150 Conversion?


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>From dwentz ix.netcom.com Sun Mar 30 01:13:17 1997 From: Dan Wentz
Subject: Re: Radiator upgrade for 55
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>I am installing a 78 351W/C6 combo in a 55 panel. The van radiator is
>wrong size for this. I have seen a Chrysler radiator in a 56 pickup
>which bolted right onto the stock support.

If it's in good shape, why not use your original radiator and bolt on an RV tranny cooler?

>Does anyone know, or know where I can cross-ref which modern radiators
>(with auto trans hookups) will bolt easily in? I don't have access to
>welding equipment.

I went through the same thing last year when I put a 351C into my 50 F1.
All the radiator shops told me to to bring in my old radiator and they'd "see what they could do". I ended up having my old one cleaned up and got the 2 extra holes (it was a flathead radiator) plugged up. I used an rv cooler for the tranny. Works fine. Well, there was that business with the tranny mount breaking, sending the engine foreward and the fan into the radiator. And then there was the subsequent re-coring of that radiator...but after that it worked fine...again...

~Dan



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>From wiandt vnet.net Sun Mar 30 08:07:46 1997 X-Authentication-Warning: jimi.vnet.net: ACCS-AS18-DP05.ATLN.grid.net [206.80.183.198] didn't use HELO protocol From: Larry Wiandt
Subject: RE: F350 BRAKES
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I am reading all this about F350 Brakes and I just had a thought. I have a '93 F350 4x4 Crew Cab with about 31,000 miles. I am still on the original brakes and am having no indicataion that they need replacing (my truck has seen relatively little heavy use as it is more a family car that anything else, sure beats a station wagon!). I have been thinking, though, that I should pull the wheels and replace the fronts just because of the size of the vehicle. Anyway, I have a 5-speed in my truck and I am wondering if by having the manual transmission am I easier on the brakes due to downshifting every time I stop? Do the people that are experiencing the problem have automatics?

Of course, Ford should design the brakes to hold up under normal use with the auto or the manual. And by normal use I mean an F350 4x4 will usually be off road a lot and will be loaded heavy a lot of the time.

My $.015 worth...

At 11:17 AM 3/28/97 -0500, you wrote:
> I own a 1996 F350 Crew Cab 4x4, with a 460 5 speed. The truck has the 4:11
>gears with front and rear limited slip axles. It has 22,000 miles and I am
>just coming up to my first brake job. All I need to replace is the pads. The
>truck is used for farm work so it sees plenty of off road abuse. I also am
>hauling loads that exceed the recomended limits. I have not eaten a rotor or
>do not have any problems. This truck is also used for hunting trips hauling
>livestock to the airport, and other stuff. It regularly sees speeds of 90 mph.
>
>Good Luck.
>1995 F150 Flareside 4x4
>1996 F350 Crew Cab 4x4
> Take care of your truck and it will take care of you.
> One last thing I push a 10 foot snow plow with this truck.
>
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>From dmathiason micronet.net Sun Mar 30 08:51:07 1997 From: "Donna Mathiason" Subject: Change E-Mail address.
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Please take this address off of your mailing list, dmathiason micronet.net - Kelly Mathiason and send them to my new address kmathiason micronet.net .


Thank you,
Kelly C. Mathiason


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>From tkaczyk erols.com Sun Mar 30 10:20:16 1997 From: Tkaczyk
Subject: 9" REAR FOR 1955 F100
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Can anyone tell me what 9" rear ends will fit my 55 F100? Ideally, with factory disk brakes, but would be interested in drum brakes if the axle will bolt into my truck withour major modifications. Thanks.
Gary Tkaczyk
1955 F100
1984 Bronco II
1985 Bronco II


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>From tyounger gulf.csc.UVic.CA Sun Mar 30 19:10:16 1997 From: Tom
Subject: Re: Strange sounds
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

At 11:48 AM 27/03/97 -0500, you wrote:
>*** Resending note of 03/26/97 23:30

>DAVID MUMMERY wrote:

>> I have a 1995 F150 4x4 flareside, It has 48,000 miles, all of put on by me.
>> About 15,000 miles are off road. My problem is a terrible rattling noise

[snip]

>I had a 93 Ford and what I found was a shock had come loose. My total
>mileage was the same as yours. Lots of off road time. But everytime I

[snip]

My 94 4wd f150 has a strange rattle to it also. I attribute it mostly to the emergency brake cables slapping the rear shocks, and other sounds to loose rear shock bushings. The cable housings are quite worn where they touch the shocks, and there are holes worn almost through the shocks. I adjusted the routing of the cables slightly, but I can't do much more without quite a bit more work.

Check this out.
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>From cdkelly juno.com Sun Mar 30 21:21:07 1997 From: cdkelly juno.com
Subject: Re: Ford ranger
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

It performs better than I expected. My horsepower has gained at least 20-25 going by their claims. I am not sure on the torque specs but I'll guess about the same. The exhaust gives it 5.0 sound and adds about 8hp.
The chip adds 10hp and 15% more torque under all conditions. It really feels strong. The K&N air filter adds a little more hp and lasts for every and cleaning more dirt out of the air. It really fools alot of people. I don't really run it hard for one I not trying to make a race truck, just alittle more power, without compensating FORDS RELIABILITY which cannot be beat. If you want e-mail addresses for the places I got these parts or phone numbers just let me know. I have also seen nitrous kits 50 to 75hp available, and also know where to get a supercharger. I plan on doing one of the two once I get another vechicle. Centerforce clutch kits also available. Right now looking for rear disc brake setup, if anyone can help? For FORD reliability before I bought my truck I was driving escorts I had 86 exp and 87 GT with 1.9 HO and I drove the shit out of them. Put 240,000 miles on the GT then traded it for my ranger and got 1300.00 for it. If I were to drive a Chevy the way I drove those cars, they would have never made it out of parking lot!!!!!!!!CHEVY SUCKS On Thu, 20 Mar 1997 09:54:09 -0500 (EST) silent.bob juno.com writes:
>O>Chris Kelly
>>1994 RANGER SPLASH
>>Dynomax cat-back, exhaust computer chip, and k&n air filter 2.3l 5spd
>
>Hey, how does that Ranger preform with all of that?
>
>Robert.
>
>silent.bob juno.com
>
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>From Toms bmi.net Mon Mar 31 01:09:10 1997 From: Tom Steggell II
Subject: Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I also have a 66 ford f-100 although mine has a 352 3speed...
it also came with an overdrive... all it does is freewheel, if anyone knows about the electrical workings of overdrives I would appreciate any suggestions...I am restoring this truck to original. so I will not be putting power steering in...

A friend of mine had to flatten part of his frame to install power steering on his 66, I personaly wouldn't.


toms bmi.net



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>From JohnMcN micom.com Mon Mar 31 08:58:18 1997 From: John Macnamara Subject: Re: 61-79 Truck Parts
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Ken Payne wrote:
>
> If you can get a company name (if any) and address I'll post it on
> the web page's list of suppliers (mostly antique suppliers).
> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks/supply.htm
>
> >Hello Everyone: I'm new to this conversation and you were recommended
> >by my friend in Idaho: Randy Collins. I have just two comments at this
> >time: for those of you who have 61 to 79 trucks. There is a gentleman
> >in Ohio or Indiana by the name of Dan Hermann and he has access to
> >genuine Ford parts. He sent me a list of parts for 67-72 which I have
> >scanned in JPG format and can send to anyone interested. He also has
> >lists for 61-67 which I don't have, and 73-79 which I also don't have,
> >although I bought some parts from him for for my 78 F250 4X4 Supercab.
> >
> >His phone number is 765 482 7554 and if anyone is interested in talking
> > parts he is very knowledgable.
> >
> >The 2nd issue I have is I'm in the process of restoring my 78 and have
> >redone all the mechanical stuff and have been acquiring trim pieces such
> >as emblems and race track molding. I need the racetrack molding pieces
> >that go behind the two doors on the cab (4 pieces) and the two that go
> >on the tool box door. If anyone has knowledge where I might find these
> >pieces, I would appreciate it.
> >
> >Thanks and if anyone needs information on the 78 79 models, I'm here.
> >
> >Thanks again
> >
> >John MacNamara
> >
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> >
>
> -Ken Payne
> 1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8
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Ken: All I have is his name Dan Hermann and his phone number is (765) 482 7554. His prices are less than you would pay at the Ford dealer.

Thanks: John
78 Ford F250 4X4 Supercab


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>From silent.bob juno.com Mon Mar 31 09:34:25 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com
Subject: Re: Ford ranger with 302/5.0
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I have heard that you have to change the upper intake manifold plenum with either a custom
manifold or a GT40 manifold on a Ranger because the stock plenum will not fit because it
hits the heater box. Any truth to this and if so, is there a way to modify it to get it
to fit?

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>From SHAFFERB TRWMAIL.cl.trw.com Mon Mar 31 09:37:29 1997 From: Barry Shaffer Subject: 8.8 ring gear backlash -Reply
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

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I swapped my 3.73's out for 4.56's in both my axles, I dialed my backlash and pinion depth to EXACTLY (well, within .001") what the gear set said, not the manual. (I think the dimensions in the manual are a range for the stock gears, my new set of Richmond gears came with the backlash and pinion depth scribed into the gears, They individually 'balance' each set of ring an pinions) Anyway, with that said, when those settings were dialed in the gear wear pattern was good and there is NO whine at any speed (well, my truck rarely sees speeds >90mph and that's going downhill with a real good tail wind :) ) As for if that sound is hurting anything, there are a few people I know that have gears that whine around 65-75mph (they don't mind, 4x4 trail trucks are rarely ever speed demons anyway.) but I don't think it could be helping anything.

Hope it helps
Barry Shaffer, KC7UHS
MfgEngr TRW VSSI
Mesa, AZ

'89 Ford Ranger SuperCab/2.9l/Flowmaster/K&N/Rancho 3"/Superlift/BFG AT 32x11.50/Richmond 4.56:1/Loc-Right/Garmin GPS45/RS HTX-212/

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I've got a little problem that someone on the list might be able to help me with. I just switched from a 2.73 to a 3.55 gear set in an 8.8 inch axle. I have 17.5 in/lbs. of preload on the original pinion bearings and .017 inch of backlash measured on the ring gear.....

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