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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 00:03:15 -0400 (EDT) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Volume 97 Number 0041 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

Re: Comments Requested
Re: looking for parts
> Please Delete From List
Re: Quicker 97-Ranger XLT (2.3L)
'61 Electrical problem
Re: 1966 Ford F100 with 230/6, want V-8. List lurker steps forward...
RE: Comments Requested
Comments Requested
RE: 289 head #s
Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply - Reply
Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
ADMIN NEWS!!! PLEASE READ!!!
Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
Bearing knock-'68 F100 360
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Re: Bearing knock-'68 F100 360
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RE: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering
Re: 1966 Ford F-100 - Adding Power Steering
RE: 1966 Ford F100 with a 230 CI Straight Six, I want to replace this
Re: 1966 Ford F100 with a 230 CI Straight Six, I want to replace this
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Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
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1/2 ton to 1 ton alxe conversion
Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
'65 F-250 Maintainance Questions
Re: '65 F-250 Maintainance Questions
Re: '65 F-250 Maintainance Questions
Beautiful custom 55 F100
'63 Electrical Question
Re: '65 F-250 Maintainance Questions
Re: Unsubscribe
Bad Cab Mounts
Re: Bad Cab Mounts
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>From henryv pica.army.mil Wed Apr 9 13:20:25 1997 From: "Henry Van Dyke" Subject: Re: Comments Requested
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I would agree along these lines. The price differental between a 4X4 XLT F150 and F250LD is $900. The F250LD offers increased towing and payload capacity, LT rated tires, other beefier components and, yes, only a 6 3/4' bed. One option that I'd consider in either truck is the 4 wheel ABS which offers ventalited disc brakes at all four corners versus the standard drum rears. The 5.4l option comes standard with 3.73 gear. I would dis the auto lights and load leveling suspension. You could add an air bag rear suspension later in life, if it was really needed. I would hunt for a dealer who is willing to go a maximum of $300 over invoice (a fair price especially if factory ordered per your specifications) or try AUTO-BY-TEL.
A fully loaded F250LD 4X4 XLT msrp is close to $30K. Invoice is a little under $26K.

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> From: RANDY ZEILINGER (RZEILING) USAET(UTC -04:00)
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
> Subject: Comments Requested
> Date: Wednesday, April 09, 1997 12:50 PM
>
> Glenn, If it wasn't for the fact that my F-150 is new (>12kmiles) I would most
> likely order a 1997 F-250 4x4 Supercab with the 6' box. I would get the

> trailer tow package and load leveling suspension. I believe the 3.73 axle is
> standard but I'd opt for the limited slip. The 5.4 l engine is a must.

> Interior would have the captains chairs and the premimum sound package.
Get
> the remote lock system and the auto light package for convience.

> Unless you really like leather, I would stick with an XLT trim.

> This is just my humble opinion but its based on driving this truck from VA to
> Mich and back and then to New York state and thru the maountains of PA.




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>From dscreen ix.netcom.com Wed Apr 9 13:28:36 1997 From: "Donald R. Screen" Subject: Re: looking for parts
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

> adapter that works do to the thread pitch.. My next stop is a Ford
> dealer ( for 20 year old parts.. ya right) and then the scrap yards.
>

Don,
I just visited North Central Ford here in Richardson Texas yesterday. I was able to order a hood latch for a 1974 F100 XLT Ranger.
So they do in fact carry or can order parts over 20 years old. They just called and said the part was already in and ready for pickup (*grin). Last year I purchased a neutral safety switch and turn signal assembly with harness for the same truck from the Ford dealer in McKinney Texas. Our local scrap yards have been worthless...seems all the 1974 Ford F100's are still on the road!

I was also in search of a vacuum diagram for the same truck. The service manager said that they didn't normally work on vehicles older than about 10-11 years old! But...they were extremely courteous towards my request..they yanked the head shop foreman away from whatever he was doing and he proceeded to describe the proper hookup and original factory configuration for me as well as some tips about things to check on my 4300 Motorcraft carb. Treatment like this makes me MUCH more inclined to visit them again when it comes to buy a new truck. I really like the looks of the new F150. The service counter guys also gave me a xerox copy of how to contact HELMS Incorporated. According to the Web they are the number 1 publisher of Factory Service Manuals. A full set of factory level manuals can run up to $200, about $60 just for the basic service manual. They cover Fords, GM, Acura, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Mazda, and Kia. Their order form only starts at 1979 though.
I called them and their computers were down. Gonna call later and see if they have anything for my 1974 F100.

Helm's number is 1-800-782-4356
Helm Incorporated
14310 Hamilton Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-6pm EST

Don Screen
Allen, Texas
1974 F100 XLT Ranger 360 FE V8 4300 carb C6 tranny



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>From frl9574 acs.tamu.edu Wed Apr 9 13:59:44 1997 Sender: lonza t3.media3.net
From: "Frank R. Lonza" Subject: Please Delete From List
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Due to too much non-essential information being posted, I wish to be deleted from the mailing list for the digest.

Thanks, Frank


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>From LA46544 aol.com Wed Apr 9 14:09:36 1997 From: LA46544 aol.com
Subject: Re: Quicker 97-Ranger XLT (2.3L) To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi Ranger trucker1

You did not happen to specify the ring and pinion ratio. If you did not special order the truck it probably has tall gears. Switching to the 3.73 gears and a flow through exaust along with a K and N air filter would be the cheapest quick fix for a 2x4. in my unprofessional opinion.


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>From PonyTom aol.com Wed Apr 9 14:14:59 1997 From: PonyTom aol.com
Subject: '61 Electrical problem
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi Fordtrucker's......Eric,
My friend has a '78 F-150 that had the same problem. Turned out to be a worn ignition switch. He lined it up with the OFF mark, and removed the key, come to find out by using the "feel" method OFF position was a little bit away from the mark. Hope this keeps your battery charged.

Tom Maguire '59 Ranchero
'78 E-350


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>From HURDJ VAX.CS.HSCSYR.EDU Wed Apr 9 14:34:16 1997 From: JIM HURD Subject: Re: 1966 Ford F100 with 230/6, want V-8. List lurker steps forward...
X-VMS-To: IN%"FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com"
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To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Steve Delanty,

Thanks for the nice story about your FE390 Ford Truck!

Jim in Central NY
'79 F-150 (302!)
'92 Topaz (3.0l)


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>From jwgeorge pacbell.net Wed Apr 9 16:27:41 1997 From: Jeff George Subject: RE: Comments Requested
Return-Receipt-To: To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I have owned my 97 F150 for about 6 month now and am very impressed with = the new product. I looked at Chevy and Dodge but there are many more = features with the new style. I also have an 82 Ranger and a 68 Mustang = but I feel guilty since I very seldom drive them now that I have this = new one.=20

What a great truck !!!

Jeff George, Director of Channel Development ServiceWare Inc.: "The Support Knowledge Powerhouse" Office 714-380-1180 Fax 714-380-4016
Email george serviceware.com
Web http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.serviceware.com=20


-----Original Message-----
From: Glenn Martini [SMTP:glenn.martini airmail.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 1997 8:12 AM To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: Comments Requested

Hi all,

I'm considering purchasing (ordering most likely) a '97 or '98 Ford F-150. Any suggestions or comments about the best configuration (cab, wheelbase, bed, 4x2, towing packages, etc.) for the truck?

I already own a new Expedition 4x4 with the 5.4l ... and I am impressed enough with the overall quality and engineering to=20 buy another truck for hauling house-remodeling stuff, and with any luck, classic Mustang parts.

Thanks!

Glenn

PS - if anyone had good leads on the best Ford Truck dealer in the Dallas area, I'd appreciate reading their comments.


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>From mcat epix.net Wed Apr 9 17:06:23 1997 From: mcat epix.net
Subject: RE: 289 head #s
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Doug,
One clyinder head was cast Dec 28 1964 the other Jan 8 1965. Not uncommon that late in the production run. Do the casting No,s start with C5ae ? This would mean that the engine is all stock. By the way 65-6bolt blocks were cast as early as mid Aug 64. You got a winner there. Lots of potental. I found reference to 14 clyinder heads for 289s Get me your cmplete casting numbers and i`ll try to figure out what they are exatly.
Garry
--- On Wed, 9 Apr 1997 00:14:21 -0400 (EDT) Doug Neely wrote:

>Garry,
> One head is 4M28, the other is 5A8, when did they change the shape
>of the water passages,this set has the old style crescent shaped ones.
>Thanks for the info
> Cheers,
> Doug
>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Garry
E-mail: mcat epix.net
Date: 4/9/97 Time: 3:55:20 PM

427 Fe powered F-100 Wild by design
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>From wodackjc-stu mlc-wels.edu Wed Apr 9 20:14:21 1997 From: "Jason C Wodack" Subject: Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply - Reply To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

> Be carefull on the wheels I don't think the bronco II and the
> F-150 use the same wheel pattern.
> I picked up a set of 1980 F-150 4x4 wheels for a friend with a
> 1990 4x4 ranger that had factory 15" wheels and the F-150 rims
> > did not line up.
> I don't have either of these trucks so please correct me if I
> am wrong.



Glenn
Thanks I'll be sure to double check that before(if) I install the drive train.

Thanks again
Jason Wodack



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>From wodackjc-stu mlc-wels.edu Wed Apr 9 20:26:45 1997 From: "Jason C Wodack" Subject: Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

> >Hey all,
> >I've been having this really strange vision of replacing the drine
> >train on my Bronco II with that of an f150. I was wondering if any
> >of you ever had this idea before or had ever done something like it?
> >Were there any major problems? If I wanted would I also have to
> >replace the tranny(altogether bad idea since I had to ask what a
> >bellhousing was)? I know I'd have to get a shortened drive shaft,
> >does anyone know where I can get one without having it custom made?
> >also I don't rember if the wheels from a Bronco II would fit on a
> >F150 spindle, their 15 inch rims I'm not entirely sure about the
> >width but they originally had P205=R15 tires on them.
> >
> >Any help on this at all would be apreciated.
>
> >Jason Wodack
>
> Specifically what are you looking for? Do you want to replace
> just the rear end? Or the engine? Is is more power you're after
> or a stronger rear axle? There's a ton of options available to
> you, some cheap, some not. Oh, the 15 inch 5 bolt tires should
> go right onto an F150 rear end. I'm running standard Ford 15
> inch, 10 inch wide rims on my 67 F100 (they came off a F100 4x4)
> and they bolt onto most any full size five bolt Ford product.
>
> Custom drive shafts really aren't that big of a deal. There
> are shops that will shorten you existing drive shaft pretty
> inexpensively.

Ken
I was axctually thinking about this as a solution to my drive shaft going out. I've been told that once my driveshaft is goes it's gone because instead of U-joints Ford used CV jointsin the drive shaft.
I've been under there quite a few times, and it looks like the truth about the CV boots. I was then told that(same guy) that a new drive shaft would cost 600 clams. so I figured if I put a rear end with U -joints in it would probably last longer. so Really it's the driveshaft I wanrt to replace but I'm rather sure that an f150 driveshaft wont bolt onto a Bronco II backend.

Jason Wodack
'84 BroncoII

P.S. I had also thought about dropping a 302 in but thart's quite a while off yet.


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>From canzus seanet.com Wed Apr 9 21:35:20 1997 From: Steve & Rockette Subject: Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>Oh, the 15 inch 5 bolt tires should
>go right onto an F150 rear end. I'm running standard Ford 15
>inch, 10 inch wide rims on my 67 F100 (they came off a F100 4x4)
>and they bolt onto most any full size five bolt Ford product.
>
Bronco II's use 5 on 4.5, same as the cars, real trucks use 5 on 5.5, same as Jeeps.

Steve & Rockette...Lifes a beach
'57 F100 Shorty
'63 F100 Longbox



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>From wodackjc-stu mlc-wels.edu Wed Apr 9 22:28:42 1997 From: "Jason C Wodack" Subject: Re: F150/ Bronco II -Reply
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

> >Oh, the 15 inch 5 bolt tires should
> >go right onto an F150 rear end. I'm running standard Ford 15
> >inch, 10 inch wide rims on my 67 F100 (they came off a F100 4x4)
> >and they bolt onto most any full size five bolt Ford product.
> >
> ....

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