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Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 16:44:03 -0400 (EDT) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Subject: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0047
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Volume 97 Number 0047 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

RE: 1992 Flareside Dying!
1992 Flareside Dying!
To Warranty or not to Warranty
Re: Napco parts
> peeling chrome
Re: peeling chrome
Re: 47 2 ton question
Re: To Warranty or not to Warranty
Re: peeling chrome
old ashtray?
old ashtray?
Re: Napco parts
> Re: Napco parts
> '59 timing settings.
Bronco II Investigation
New Member
FS: 1966 F100 completely restored
Re: 1992 Flareside Dying!
Re: New Member
Re: New Member -Reply


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>From lsmith stpaulrcssd.saskatoon.sk.ca Wed Apr 16 23:47:31 1997 From: lorraine smith Subject: RE: 1992 Flareside Dying!
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That is a big problem. I do not know why your truck is dying nut I can = tell you one thing the guy who told you that your alarm system was = causing this type of problem was out to lunch. An aftermarket alarm = would not draw near enough power to kill a battery even if it was left = armed and untouched for months at a time. Hope that you can get that = problem solved quickly. =20

Sincerly=20
Ford trucker Derrick Smith=20

1995 Ranger XLT with a lot of extras including an aftermarket alarm and = other electronic equipment



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From: Ken Payne[SMTP:kpayne mindspring.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 1997 3:25 PM To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: 1992 Flareside Dying!

This message is being forwarded for a new member:

From: "Nancy J. Davis"

>I need to get on the Ford Truck list for some immediate help! I have a
>1992 Ford F150 Flareside truck which I LOVE! Unfortunately, I can get
>it to run more than a week!
>
>We bought the truck in April, 1995 from a Ford dealership in San Juan
>Capistrano, CA. Everything was great. In May, 1996, the truck = suddenly
>started dying or wouldn't start. We replaced the starter switch, the
>alternator and finally the battery. It ran fine until about November,
>1996, and then it the battery started going dead about every 7 days or
>so.
>
>We'd charge up the battery, it would run, die again, etc. We replaced
>batteries, with the best on the market. We took it in to a mechanic,
>who had it for 2 weeks and couldn't find the source of the voltage
>draw. We took it to a Ford Dealership Service department, who said we
>had a bad battery. They replaced the battery. It died too. Then they
>said it was the after-market alarm system. We removed it. The truck
>battery went dead again. We took it back to Ford. They've had it for = 3
>weeks. It's died on them 3 times. =20
>
>Today they are giving it back to us with a "Sorry. Yes, there is a
>problem. No, we don't know what the problem is, or how to fix it."
>
>Has ANYONE had any type of similar experience??? We sure need some
>help! I need to be able to get back and forth to work... take my truck
>camping, and depend on it. I just want to identify the problem and get
>it fixed!! If no one can, does anyone know what recourse I have?
>
>Appreciate any responses, suggestions or guideance!
>
>Thanks!
>Nancy=20
>write to me at: nancyjd ix.netcom.com
>
>
-Ken Payne
1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8
List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions.
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>From PonyTom aol.com Thu Apr 17 08:30:20 1997 From: PonyTom aol.com
Subject: To Warranty or not to Warranty To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi Fordtruckers,

My Nickel on the warranty situation is, I don't beleive it to be a warranty, but an insurance policy....you pay the bucks up front, and they are betting you will have few or no claims. Otherwise they would loose money, and the last time I checked, no one will stay in buisiness long at a loss.
Next problem is I have found that they will nit pick the facts, and try to weasel out of making the repair.
My thoughts on that subject is....Do we have a good product? After answering that
..............WHO NEEDS SUCH A WARRANTY?.............
My answer is only a very conservative person that wants to be sure, sure, sure, and has the cash to burn.

Tom Maguire '59 Ranchero
'78 E-350


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>From varners ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us Thu Apr 17 08:36:59 1997 From: Stuart Varner Subject: Re: Napco parts
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Don Grossman wrote:
>
> Is there anyone out there interested in prefactory Fords? I have some
> front axle parts from a 58 3/4ton. (long sad story... well not to
> long) I have everything for a front axle except for the center section
> Dana 44. It was cracked and the tubes were cut off. I have the inner
> axles and all including the carrier and 4.56 ring and pinion. The axle
> tube has NAPCO stamped into it with a serial number.
>
> If anyone can use these parts or has any interest please let me know
> --
> Don Grossman
> duckdon pacific.net
>
> It's hard to do 90 on a speed limit budget.......
> Don It sounds like we have similar problems in life.....or else you you have figured it all out with the pre 4X4 craze F-100's. There are some parts which I am afraid will be difficult to locate for my 71 4x4 F100.
Any help is appreciated. Do either of your trucks have a New Process 435 4 speed? I will be tackling one this summer and I can't find much about them. Thanks STU
> 65 Ford F-150 4x4 (soon to be 72 Mustang)
> 63 Ford F-250 4x4
>
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>From bovenmye mr.med.ge.com Thu Apr 17 08:44:27 1997 From: Jim Bovenmyer 4-6640 Subject: peeling chrome
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To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

The "chrome" on the rear bumper of my 94 Ranger is already pealing off.
The " BUMPER to BUMPER" warranty should cover it right?

On another subject, how much $$$ would it take to replace the 2.3L in my truck with a 3.0, 4.0, or even a 5.0? This 4 pinger just totally sucks!!

If the above swaps are either way too expensive or impossible, I would be interested to know of any bolt ons that are compatible with this engine (also used in the Mazda 323).

Jim B.


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>From varners ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us Thu Apr 17 09:09:55 1997 From: Stuart Varner Subject: Re: peeling chrome
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Jim Bovenmyer 4-6640 wrote:
>
> The "chrome" on the rear bumper of my 94 Ranger is already pealing off.
> The " BUMPER to BUMPER" warranty should cover it right?
>
> On another subject, how much $$$ would it take to replace the 2.3L in my
> truck with a 3.0, 4.0, or even a 5.0? This 4 pinger just totally sucks!!
>
> If the above swaps are either way too expensive or impossible, I would be
> interested to know of any bolt ons that are compatible with this engine (also
> used in the Mazda 323).
>
> Jim B.
>
> _____JIM, THERE IS ATLEAST ONE COMPANY THAT OFFERS A SWAP KIT FOR RANGERS. YOU PROVIDE MOTOR AND COMPUTER, THEY PROVIDE NECESSARY MOUNTS. I CANNOT THINK OF THEM RIGHT NOW...I'LL LOOK AND SEND TO YOU LATER. IAM AT WORK AND DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE BOOKS. STU PS- YOU WILL LIKE THE RESULTS OF A 5.0 IN A RANGER (GRINS FOR DAYS AND MONTHS TO COME)

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>From tanya tx3.com Thu Apr 17 09:22:13 1997 From: "Tanya Wagger"
Subject: Re: 47 2 ton question
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi, just my .02 worth, I would go out with an oil squiter can and a breaker bar with the appropriate size socket for the dampner pulley bolt. Put the breaker bar on it and see if it turns. You might rock it back and forth a little 1st. If the hood has been off forget it. If not give 'er a whirl.
Let us know what happens.

Good Luck!
Charlie Sr.

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> I am evaluating the purchase of a 47 2 ton that has been sitting for
> about 20 years. The body is in good condition and the original flathead
> 8 cyl with 35,000 miles on it is under the hood. I have a good feeling
> what the chassis is worth, but am struggling regarding the engine. If
> the engine could easily be made to run again, the truck is worth more
> that if I have to find another engine. Is there an easy way to evaluate
> an engine of a truck sitting in a field to see if it has potential ? I
> understand there is no was to be 100 % certain, but I would like to have
> a little confidence.
>
> Jeff
>
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>From tanya tx3.com Thu Apr 17 09:31:31 1997 From: "Tanya Wagger"
Subject: Re: To Warranty or not to Warranty To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi, I have done some research on this myself. I have a friend that is service manager for a AHEM! G.M. dealer and he said that if you do purchase a warranty, to make sure that the one you pick has an automated response.
When Warr. work comes in my buddy dials a # works through the voice sys.
with vin. #s etc. and the claim is automatically verified. The other way you call an adjuster and in 2-3 weeks they will come out and evaluate your vehicle. This is one case where I would rather interact with an artifical person.

See Ya
Chalie Sr.

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> Hi Fordtruckers,
>
> My Nickel on the warranty situation is, I don't beleive it to be a
> warranty, but an insurance policy....you pay the bucks up front, and they are
> betting you will have few or no claims. Otherwise they would loose money, and
> the last time I checked, no one will stay in buisiness long at a loss.
> Next problem is I have found that they will nit pick the facts, and try to
> weasel out of making the repair.
> My thoughts on that subject is....Do we have a good product? After
> answering that
> ..............WHO NEEDS SUCH A WARRANTY?.............
> My answer is only a very conservative person that wants to be sure, sure,
> sure, and has the cash to burn.
>
> Tom Maguire '59 Ranchero
> '78 E-350
>
> ____________________________________________________________________
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> Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com




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>From silent.bob juno.com Thu Apr 17 09:35:39 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com
Subject: Re: peeling chrome
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

On Thu, 17 Apr 1997 08:44:27 -0400 (EDT) Jim Bovenmyer 4-6640 writes:
>The "chrome" on the rear bumper of my 94 Ranger is already pealing
>off.
>The " BUMPER to BUMPER" warranty should cover it right?
>
>On another subject, how much $$$ would it take to replace the 2.3L in
>my
>truck with a 3.0, 4.0, or even a 5.0? This 4 pinger just totally
>sucks!!
>
>If the above swaps are either way too expensive or impossible, I would
>be
>interested to know of any bolt ons that are compatible with this
> engine (also
>used in the Mazda 323).
>
>Jim B.

Im going with the 5.0L/302 swap, and im looking about $6000 to $7000 when imf all done. If you want a 3.0L or 4.0L my suggestion would be to trade it in for a Ranger with one of these motors.

The 4-banger, other then its low 100hp, it really is a good engine. I bought mine in Oct. of 95 with 16 miles on it, and here i am a year and a half later with 52,500 miles and still runs like a champ.

You dont have to swap motors or trucks for that matter, there are other things that you can do to it, K&N air filter, better plugs and wires, through a cam in it, faster gears, change your timing, super charge it, or if you are brave, go NOS, (belive it or not, there are some NOS kits that will work with a 2.3L), replacing the oxygen sensors every 50,000 miles help too.....

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