Return-Path:
From: fordtrucks-digest-request lofcom.com
Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 00:11:18 -0400 (EDT)
X-Authentication-Warning: t3.media3.net: lof set sender to fordtrucks-digest-request lofcom.com using -f
Subject: fordtrucks-digest Digest V97 #97
X-Loop: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
X-Mailing-List: archive/volume97/97
To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
Reply-To: fordtrucks lofcom.com

------------------------------

Content-Type: text/plain

fordtrucks-digest Digest Volume 97 : Issue 97

Today's Topics:

Re: F150 Hesitation ?? [JIM HURD ]
engine color ["Lee Hardy" ]
Re: Axle Tag Numbers [JIM HURD ]
PCV ["Harry Jennings"
(?) F250 4x4 '94-'96 front suspensio [Rick.Calder AtlantaGA.ncr.com (Rick]
Re: Getting better gas mileage PCV ( [Ken Payne ]
FS: Ford V-6 Engines (fwd) [Jesus Cardoso
1955 Ford f-500 [Ethan Vos ]
RE: Amp light in console ["Ryan Penner" ]
Welcome to the all PCV list(was some [sdelanty sonoma.net ]
RE: Amp light in console [Tom ]
RE: Amp light in console [Tom ]
Re: Getting better gas mileage PCV ( [Steve & Rockette
Re: Getting better gas mileage PCV ( [JRFiero aol.com ]
Re: engine color [JRFiero aol.com ]
67 F100 questions [DC Beatty
PCV in new cars [John Strauss
Re: PCV list ["Harry Jennings"

Administrivia:

____________________________________________________________________
Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/
For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-digest-request lofcom.com
Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com
____________________________________________________________________


------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 16:20:04 -0500 (EST)
From: JIM HURD
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: F150 Hesitation ??
Message-id:
Content-type: TEXT/PLAIN; CHARSET=US-ASCII
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Phil,

You are making me nervous! I don't think I mentioned anything about
an SRI(?). I was talking about the STI (Self-Test Input). I think John
Strauss' advice is probably the way you should go...get a good manual.

On my 3.0l Topaz, the STI is the single wire clipped to the EEC-IV
connector. The SRP (Signal Return Pin) it the is the upper right pin
when looking at the business end of the EEC-IV connector when the four
pins are considered the 'bottom' of the connector. Now your vehicle
may be different (can't remember what you drive...'94 F-150 - I6?)

(Ya know, when you start to get up in age, the second thing to go is
the eye sight.....can't remember what the first thing to go is )

Any ways, I just made a little wire up with male spade ends that would
fit the EEC-IV connector. With the SRP (Signal Return Pin) connected to
the STI (Self-Test Input), when you turn the key _on_ (not to start),
the EEC-IV will start its diagnostics. This is know as the KOEO (Key On,
Engine Off) test.

KOEO first initiates a self test of the processor, verifying control
module memory integrity and processing capability (much like when you
boot up your PC). Then it verifies that sensors and actuators are
operating properly. The system will then send codes for any failure(s).

Next it send a Seperator code 100 (but since the MIL doesn't show
zeros, it will appear as a code 1 with a loooong pause. Then the system
checks the KAM (Keep Alive Memory) for any stored codes. These codes
can indicate chronic amd intermittent problems that happened in the
past but are not now present. These are also know as "Continuous
Memory codes).

Note that in 1993 a lot of the terminology for the EEC-IV systems was
changed in an attempt to standardize the terms from one model to the next.
As John said, it would be a worth while investment to pick up a good
manual that is compatible with the version of EEC-IV that you have in
your vehicle. Heck, you may even have the EEC-V model if your vehicle
is new enough!

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

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 15:40:11 -0400
From: "Lee Hardy"
To:
Subject: engine color
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Could anyone in Fordland tell me the correct engine color for a rouge 337
engine? The engines were used in the 48 thru 52 F7 and F8 trucks, also in
Lincolns of that era. I need the color for the truck, not the car. They
are typically different. Thanks, Lee

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 16:44:42 -0500 (EST)
From: JIM HURD
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Axle Tag Numbers
Message-id:
Content-type: TEXT/PLAIN; CHARSET=US-ASCII
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Kevin,
The "WDM-BR" is the axle model number. (I think it indicates the size
of the pinion bearing, number of splines, and the
number of differential pinion gears (2 or 4).

The "86B" is the manufacture date (Year, Month, Week)

The 2.75 is the gear ratio for a conventional diff. (If
it was a traction-lok it would be 2L75)

The "9" is the ring gear size in inches (as someone
previously posted.)

The "385B" is coding used by the specific plant that
produced the axle.

Hope that is of some help.

Jim in Cnetral NY
'79 F-150 (302!) Ranger/XLT/Lariet
'92 Topaz (3.0l)

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 14:13:28 PDT
From: "Harry Jennings"
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: PCV
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain

I understand very well what a PCV valve does and how it does it. I also know
that the PCV valve dumps these gases into the carb. I thought to myself "this
must lower power". I also thought that removing the PCV valve would not hurt the
ventalation since the vacuum does VERY little anyway. I would just leave the
vents open and give it a try. My engine in not worn out (1200mi when I did it)
and it has not caused any oil leaks (80,000mi now).

I fully understand everyones pionts, but one thing I do not understand. How can
someone sit there and say "That just will not work. I have never done it, or
seen it done, but it will not work."

I have done it and it works. Yes the EPA my track me down, but THAT WAS NOT THE
POINT. The point was that one could disconnect the PCV valve (WITH HARM) and
gain power and mileage (say, in a 'off-road-only' application)!!!!

I change my oil evry 4000mi and my truck still smokes Z-28's (even after
80,000mi). (ie., no acid build up.)

One last point: Many older cars did not use a PCV valve and did not suffer from
any of the problems anyone has mentioned. (Sure, a few were more prone to oil
leaks, but that was due to the old gaskets. New gasket material is much better
than the past). ALSO, many new cars do not use PCV valves. If the PCV valve is
the holy savior of the internal combustion engine then why would some new cars
not have them?

I would have loved to hear what you guys would have said to Henry Ford about his
"Horseless Carriage"!!!!


---------------------------------------------------------
Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com
---------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 17:26 EDT
From: Rick.Calder AtlantaGA.ncr.com (Rick Calder)
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: (?) F250 4x4 '94-'96 front suspension prob (?)
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/plain

Just what exactly is the above mentioned problem that I have seen
in the news and now in my AAA monthly magazine ?

Does anyone know what to look for ? What are the symptoms ? What
is the fix ?

rick, '95 f250 4x4 7.3l powerstroke supercab e40d

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 17:42:18 -0400
From: Ken Payne
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Getting better gas mileage PCV (The Right Stuff!)-long
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

At 03:22 PM 5/6/97 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Chris,
>
> Thanks for the well stated post regarding the PCV system. If Ken has
>a FAQ, that post should be entered, if for no other reason than all the
>_opinions_ that the PCV/mpg comment generated
>

I will search for one....
-Ken Payne
1967 Ford F100 Custom Cab, 390 FE V8
List maintainer, send me comments and suggestions.
Visit the Ford Truck Enthusiast List Web Page (unsubscribe
form is there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 17:27:31 -0500 (CDT)
From: Jesus Cardoso
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: FS: Ford V-6 Engines (fwd)
Message-ID:
Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII

Hey Everyone,

I hope this is useful to someone.

Jesus Cardoso

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 6 May 1997 14:06:06 GMT
From: PacificMtl
Newsgroups: alt.autos.classic-trucks
Subject: FS: Ford V-6 Engines

FS: 5000 FORD V-6 3.0L ENGINES, Electronic Fuel Injected. (83-88)
Incl: Block, Heads,EFI,Waterpump,Flywheel,Coil, Distributor............
Warrenty replacement engines. Low mileage.
Used but running at time of removal.
Fit Ford Taurus & Light Truck models.
80 Motors, each in crate, per 40' Container
Each Motor & Crate is approximately 390 lb.
(We will accept inquiries of less than 80).

Price: $ US 215.00 each
FOB City of Industry, California, USA
Serious Inquiries reply to:

Email: PacificMtl aol.com
PH: 714-857-6600
FX: 714-551-3236.

Terms:
Cash, Wire Transfer, or Letter or Credit
Price: $ US 215.00 each .
FOB City of Industry, California, USA
Motors are "as is"

Regards,
Paul Pegg
SMP Int'l
41 Mirror Lake
Irvine, CA, USA 92604

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 18:44:38 -0400
From: Ethan Vos
To: "'fordtrucks lofcom.com'"
Subject: 1955 Ford f-500
Message-ID:
Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="---- =_NextPart_000_01BC5A4D.A90F5FF0"

------ =_NextPart_000_01BC5A4D.A90F5FF0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

I have a 1955 F-500. The grill looks like a 53.

Does anyone know anything about these?

Is the cab the same?

It's got a flathead in it. Can these be built to be reliable for say =
50,000 miles or so.=20

Everything I've seen is about F-100's.

If I ever get around to it, this will be turned into a daily driver =
parts truck. It has a dump so maybe I'll make a roll off bed for =
transporting cars or something.

Any info will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

------ =_NextPart_000_01BC5A4D.A90F5FF0
Content-Type: application/ms-tnef
Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64
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------ =_NextPart_000_01BC5A4D.A90F5FF0--

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 97 23:19:58 UT
From: "Ryan Penner"
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Amp light in console
Message-Id:

> I recently bought (used from a dealership) a '93 F150 Supercab 4 x 2. So
> for I love it. But having never owned a pickup before I am totally
> unfamiliar with trucks historical pecadillos. Here's my problem- I
> live in Las Vegas and we are coming into the warmer seasons and have
> begun using the A/C during the days. During my drive home from work
> though I have noticed the amp light in the console comes on.


Ok Tony try a few of these....

1). Check belt tension as mentioned before Possible but unlikely
2). At night ( obviously the best time to see the bulb ) Start with no
accessory load just the motor running do you see the light yes or no,
Next start loading the system with accessorys one at a time A/C blower
on low step to speed and so on to high, then headlights ect.. while
doing this observe the light dose it increase in illumination with each
step ? If it dose your fighting an alt or voltage reg problem. More than
likley a diode in the alt. is decaying under load this should be tested
by your dealership since you still have a warrenty.

Okay, I have a simular problem, My amp gauge at times will go all the way up
the red on the 18 side. To make it go back down, I have to turn on the
headlights, and the vent full blast in order to get the amp gauge back to safe
position. Now does anyone have any ideas? The alternator is brand new.

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 17:10:21 -0700
From: sdelanty sonoma.net
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: Welcome to the all PCV list(was something else...)
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

>
>The fact is it was rebuilt. I diconnected the PCV valve, and gained power and
>MPG.

That surely must be a symptom that the carb was already much too lean at the
mid/low end, and/or You have a vacuum leak. Or the wrong PCV valve...(or bad)
The PCV is simply a calibrated air leak into the manifold that the carb must
be jetted correctly to compensate for. It also has a spring loaded plunger
that "closes" the valve(mostly) under high vacuum so that excess crankcase
air doesn't swamp the carb mix at idle and light throttle. At anything past
low mid throttle openings, the amount of air admitted by a working PCV is
insignificant compared to the amount of air entering the manifold via the carb.
Stock carbs should be fine with the stock PCV valve. Different carbs may
need some minor jetting to put things just right.
Also "wild" cams can screw with PCV by not pulling enough vacuum to close
the valve at idle.
I still maintain that if removing the PCV helped mileage or power then You
have simply masked another problem.

I have no oil leaks (even after 80,000 mi). If my engine is worn out then I
>will take my worn out mileage (average 17/highway 21) over a *good* engine any
>day.

But if the PCV and *everything* else was working correctly, You would still
have *all* that, plus spew less pollutants into the air...

Don't be lazy, fix the real problem, hook up the PCV and we can all breathe
better.


>Just to let you guys know, not all cars used a PCV valve.

Well, no, not before about the mid sixties...
Not everyone had it figured out yet.


>As a matter of fact,
>some NEW cars do not have them!

I haven't yet seen a new car that didn't use PCV in one form or another.
Sometimes the goods are in hard to reach, impossible to see locations, but
it's there.

I'm game though... Name 2 new cars that don't use any kind of PCV.
Maybe I'll learn something interesting out of all this yet.

Happy motoring,




Steve Delanty (sdelanty sonoma.net)

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 17:39:19 -0700
From: Tom
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Amp light in console
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

>Okay, I have a simular problem, My amp gauge at times will go all the way up
>the red on the 18 side. To make it go back down, I have to turn on the
>headlights, and the vent full blast in order to get the amp gauge back to safe
>position. Now does anyone have any ideas? The alternator is brand new.
>

Un-calibrated voltmeter. To check, with the engine running, measure the
voltage accross your battery. If it's between 13.8 and 15 volts or so, the
problem is your meter, not your regulator. Otherwise, your regulator is toast.
___
TTTTT OO M M The sixth sick shiek's sixth sheep's sick. |~~~|
T O O MM MM o o
T O O M M M Be young, have fun, *
T OO M M and drink lots of beer!!! `-'

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 17:45:26 -0700
From: Tom
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: RE: Amp light in console
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

At 05:39 PM 06/05/97 -0700, you wrote:
>>Okay, I have a simular problem, My amp gauge at times will go all the way up
>>the red on the 18 side. To make it go back down, I have to turn on the
>>headlights, and the vent full blast in order to get the amp gauge back to
safe
>>position. Now does anyone have any ideas? The alternator is brand new.
>>
>


Incedentally, you have a voltmeter (the gague that goes from 8 to 18 if my
memory serves me correctly) and a charge light. The charge light lights up
when the battery is discharging (a negative ammeter) and the voltmeter shows
you the voltage of the system. The voltmeters are hardly precision
instruments, so if you suspect a problem, check it out with a hand-held meter.
___
TTTTT OO M M The sixth sick shiek's sixth sheep's sick. |~~~|
T O O MM MM o o
T O O M M M Be young, have fun, *
T OO M M and drink lots of beer!!! `-'

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 18:08:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve & Rockette
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Getting better gas mileage PCV (The Right Stuff!)-long
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

At 11:33 AM 6/5/97 -0700, you wrote:
> It seemed basic enough for most stoned teenagers to comprehend what it does
>and why. I did...
>Glad someone else does too.
>

You mean, you inhaled?

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

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 21:46:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: JRFiero aol.com
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Getting better gas mileage PCV (The Right Stuff!)-long
Message-ID:

In a message dated 97-05-06 03:03:40 EDT, you write:


the 'REAL' purpose of the PCV system. (I'm a little behind in my mail!)

(and additional)
>>

Thanks, good discussion. Here's something I've been wondering about. My 51
F1 flathead V8, as you'd imagine, has no PCV system. It has a 'road draft'
tube running from the top of the block, curving down the front of the engine,
through a belly pan, where it ends in the airflow under the truck, cut off in
a bologna slice. I assume this is supposed to create some slight vacuum, or
crankcase ventilation, when the truck is moving. There's also a vent tube
(doubles as oil filler) with a filtered cap. At rest after the engine is
shut off, this no longer functions as an intake, but wafts a little of that
noxious vapor you describled. If a person wanted to install a PCV system, by
putting a PCV valve where the road draft tube is, and connecting it to the
manifold/carburetor adaptor block, how would one:
Determine what PCV valve to use?
Figure if the vent to the intake needs to be metered (certain size hole)?

Any thoughts off the top of anyone's head would be welcome.

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 22:24:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: JRFiero aol.com
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: engine color
Message-ID:

In a message dated 97-05-06 17:49:22 EDT, you write:


engine? The engines were used in the 48 thru 52 F7 and F8 trucks, also in
Lincolns of that era. I need the color for the truck, not the car. They
are typically different. Thanks, Lee

>>
Wow, you have one of those? I've never seen one. Can you get parts for
them? Hot Rod parts, for instance? The hot trick used to be putting the big
Lincoln flathead in whatever little light vehicle was handy. I have the Merc
(255ci) in place of the original Ford (239ci) in my 51 F1. How much more do
the 337s weigh? How much bigger are they? Etc, etc? FYI, my flathead info
(from a website, http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.agt.net/public/bboogaar/flathead.htm or
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.fullnet.net/user/mulligan/, not sure which) says they were also
available in '53 in the trucks.

------------------------------

Date: 06 May 97 23:00:23 EDT
From: DC Beatty
To: "'FORD TRUCKS'"
Subject: 67 F100 questions
Message-ID:

I sent off for and received the build sheet for my 1967 F-100. I have some
questions about it for some of you old truck geniuses:

1. Mine has the stock ammeter and oil pressure gauge specified on the sheet.
It's still there. Does this necessarily make it the "Custom Cab" model? It does
not specify this on the sheet but I always thought that dummy gauges instead of
dummy lights were a custom cab feature.

2. The sheet states that it came with front and rear shocks. What, is this
special or something????

3. Dana 3.54:1 Limited slip differential is stated. I have been under the truck
and it's still there. Is this a good reliable/trouble free rear end? I guess
since it is limited slip that it has a clutch assembly in it. Do they wear out
more often than slip-all-over diff's? Also, what Dana/Spicer model is this? 44?

4. 352 2V low-compression engine is stated. It's still there (some may remember
my questions a month ago). *Woof* *Woof*! It's a dog!! Exactly how sad should I
be about this? Last time I drove it, it seemed pretty damned torquey, but that's
judging by today's rice-grinder standards. Would anybody know the possible stock
compression ratio? I'm thinking 8.5:1 or so. Also, are the heads supplied with
2bbl motors different from those supplied with 4bbl motors?

5. Has anyone emailed Ford for further info after having gotten a build sheet?
Do they do this?

This truck was built 32 days before I was born, so it's like destiny. I've bled
on it and I love it. I want to keep it forever. Any and all help would be
appreciated.

DC Beatty
1967 F-100 352
1974 Maverick 302

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 22:21:02 -0500 (CDT)
From: John Strauss
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: PCV in new cars
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Harry Jennings wrote:

>Just to let you guys know, not all cars used a PCV valve. As a matter of fact,
>some NEW cars do not have them!
>

So I sez I say:

Please name one.

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 20:36:36 PDT
From: "Harry Jennings"
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: Re: PCV list
Message-Id:
Content-Type: text/plain

>>The fact is it was rebuilt. I diconnected the PCV valve, and gained power and
>>MPG.
>
>That surely must be a symptom that the carb was already much too lean at the
>mid/low end, and/or You have a vacuum leak. Or the wrong PCV valve...(or bad)
>The PCV is simply a calibrated air leak into the manifold that the carb must
>be jetted correctly to compensate for. It also has a spring loaded plunger
>that "closes" the valve(mostly) under high vacuum so that excess crankcase
>air doesn't swamp the carb mix at idle and light throttle. At anything past
>low mid throttle openings, the amount of air admitted by a working PCV is
>insignificant compared to the amount of air entering the manifold via the carb.
> Stock carbs should be fine with the stock PCV valve. Different carbs may
>need some minor jetting to put things just right.
>Also "wild" cams can screw with PCV by not pulling enough vacuum to close
>the valve at idle.
>I still maintain that if removing the PCV helped mileage or power then You
>have simply masked another problem.
>

Again NO other problem. Everything woorked fine before, just better now! No a
PCV valve is not just a controlled air leak, it is "junk" air. It would be kind
of like hooking the carb up to the tail pipe.


>I have no oil leaks (even after 80,000 mi). If my engine is worn out then I
>>will take my worn out mileage (average 17/highway 21) over a *good* engine any
>>day.
>
>But if the PCV and *everything* else was working correctly, You would still
>have *all* that, plus spew less pollutants into the air...
>
THen why is everyone else only getting 8MPG?

>Don't be lazy, fix the real problem, hook up the PCV and we can all breathe
>better.
>
Since I am getting around 10 (or more) MPG better than most everyone else I am
putting LESS pollution into the air even without the PCV valve dumping into the
carb.
BTW, I wonder how many people have the charcoal canister hooked up on their
Fords. The lines rotted away pretty fast. I have only seen one that works, and
it is one my truck!
>
>>Just to let you guys know, not all cars used a PCV valve.
>
>Well, no, not before about the mid sixties...
> Not everyone had it figured out yet.
>
My Chilton Truck and Van Repair Manual 1971-1978 agrees with you on the dates,
but Chevy doesn't list any PCV system in my manual!

>
>>As a matter of fact,
>>some NEW cars do not have them!
>
>I haven't yet seen a new car that didn't use PCV in one form or another.
>Sometimes the goods are in hard to reach, impossible to see locations, but
>it's there.
>
>I'm game though... Name 2 new cars that don't use any kind of PCV.
>Maybe I'll learn something interesting out of all this yet.
>
>Happy motoring,
>
>
OK all new cars DO vent the crankcase, But not all new cars vent it into the
intake!
The list is long. Go to a dealer and look.
The Viper & LS-1 do not vent the fumes into the intake.....

---

To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts

Registration is free, easy and gives you access to more features.
If you are not registered, click here to register.
If you are already registered, you can login here.

If you are already logged in and are seeing this message, your web browser is blocking session cookies. Change your browser cookie settings to allow session cookies.