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fordtrucks-digest DigestVolume 97 : Issue 129

Today's Topics:

Seat belt problem [jimlau tekgen.BV.TEK.COM ]
Sending Unit [billjhs ]
Snorkel [BigDogF250 aol.com ]
RE: Snorkel [Kevin Kemmerer ]
6 to 12v conversion ["Lee Hardy" ]
1974 Ford F250 [Keith Srb ]
Re: gauges [Leon Atkinson ]
Re: dynamic vs static compression [John Macnamara ]
Classic truck photos?? ["Bill Hale" ]
5.0 info [Paul G ]
Re: Thanks [Schottsweb webtv.net (George Schott]
gas tank location [sthibode fmis02.nsc.com ]
Re: gas tank location ["Rodney S. Richeson"
Re: Thanks [John MacNamara ]
Oil Pressure Gauge ["The Zahn's"
Re: Sending Unit [Ken Payne ]
Re: Thanks [Ken Payne ]
Re: Seat belt problem [Ken Payne ]
Re: gas tank location [Steve & Rockette
Re: Thanks [Steve & Rockette
Re: HELP Needed on 89 Power Windows [Bob LaDouceur ]
Re: Moly rings [Daver ]
Re: dynamic vs static compression [Daver ]
Re: gas tank location ["George Shepherd"
Re: Seat belt problem ["George Shepherd"

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 97 03:08:32 PDT
From: jimlau tekgen.BV.TEK.COM
To: fordtrucks lofcom.COM
Subject: Seat belt problem
Message-Id:

I own a 77 Ranchero with bucket seats from a similar T-bird,
and the seat belts need to be replaced.

Now, here is the problem: my wife has short legs and
requires the drivers seat all the way forward, which fully
extends the shoulder harness. There is no free play in it,
she can't even bend forward to release the brake.

Is there an after-market belt that is over sized that I can
replace the old ones with? Can I use belts from a pickup?
What year?

Thanks for any and all suggestions.


Jim L.

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 07:40:16 -0400
From: billjhs
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Hello,

Does anyone know where I can get an ORIGINAL sending unit for the gas
tank of a 1951 f-1???

Thanks
BILL

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 07:53:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: BigDogF250 aol.com
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Snorkel
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I own a 92 F-250 5.8L extra cab 4x4. I have installed "overload" leafsprings
(which give the truck a 1" suspension lift) and a 1 1/2 " body lift. I use
this truck mainly for brush and mud. I am interested in putting a snorkel on
the truck to extended its off road ability. Does anyone know if they are
availible for my truck and if it will hurt my performance.

thanks for your time,
Matt

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 10:32:04 -0400
From: Kevin Kemmerer
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i don't know if any are available, but one thing is for sure: any time =
you create extra restriction on the intake or exhaust side, performance =
and mileage suffers.

if you build one where the smallest area in the snorkel is bigger than =
the smallest area in the stock intake tract before the air filter you =
may not notice a difference. bigger is better! i have seen one on a =
jeep that had a detatchable plate (o-ringed when bolted on) at the exit =
from the body so that the engine ran fresh air from only part of the =
snorkel for street duty and then ran the full snorkel depth when needed. =
the owner said it helped mileage on the street like this but maybe he =
was just too proud to admit his hard work did not pay off. you decide.

even running the snorkel into the cab i have seen done, but it was loud =
in the cab when the 4bbl opened!

sleddog=20

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Subject: Snorkel

I own a 92 F-250 5.8L extra cab 4x4. I have installed "overload" =
leafsprings
(which give the truck a 1" suspension lift) and a 1 1/2 " body lift. I =
use
this truck mainly for brush and mud. I am interested in putting a =
snorkel on
the truck to extended its off road ability. Does anyone know if they are
availible for my truck and if it will hurt my performance.=20

thanks for your time,
Matt


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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 10:31:36 -0400
From: "Lee Hardy"
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Here is the very simple, inexpensive, idiot-proof way to convert from 6v to
12v. Remember, you must have very good wiring in any restoration. Many
good repros have burned up because the owner tried to save the $300 or so $
and not rewire. You can't have a $300 fire. Remembering that you have 1/2
as many AMPS in 12v as you have in 6v, you have lighter wires in your repro
wire kits. You will need a 12v battery, If using an alternator, you will
need a DA plug for your single wire alternator (GM) , which Patrick's has
for $19.95. No regulator needed if using single wire alt., needed if
using generator. 12v coil, replace all dash and lighting bulbs with 12v
equivilent, An ignition Ballast resistor NAPA # ICR-13 which is installed
in ign wire to coil,A voltage reducer for each accessory( radio,
fan,etc...On heater, install it in hot line BEFORE the switch. Use Napa
part VT6187.. Lastly, use Standard ignition VRC604 for the gas guage. I
will be glad to mail copies of this to anyone who is confused, or when
ordering DA plug from Patricks, (520) 836 1117) ask him for a catalog. The
previous info was copied from the back page of the catalog. Thanks, Lee

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 08:36:58 -0700
From: Keith Srb
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Hi all,

Well I am now the proud owner of a 1974 F250 Ranger XLT, Camper Special. I was
lucky enough to find a rust free, AZ truck, truck that was a one owner. The
original owner kept great maintenance records, and even had a set of Factory
Repair Manuals. The Body is almost perfect, tailgate in great shape. The paint
in the bed is hardly worn, and there are no dents inside the bed.

Anyway, now for one of the many questions to come. When the truck is sitting
on a level surface, the back bumper is around 8 to 10 inches higher off the
ground than the front bumper is. Is this the way the trucks were made? Does it
have anything to do with the fact that the truck is rated at 8100 pounds GVW?

TTFN, TA TA for now!

Keith Srb
1986 Ford Bronco II, 2.9L (I HATE LITERS) V-6, Mitsubishi 5-Speed.
1980 Harley Davidson, XLH, Rebuilt from the frame up.
1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT, 390ci 4bbl, Automatic, Long Box, Style Side.
1966 Ford F100, 240 C.I. Straight Six, Warner T-18 4-Speed, Short Box.
My Blood runs "TRUE BLUE FORD on Four Wheels and Pure HARLEY on Two Wheels!"

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 08:41:32 -0700
From: Leon Atkinson
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: gauges
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I looked it up: JC Whitney has regulators that will feed 6V to your gauges
from a 12V source. You have to get one for each gauge and they are $17.
That seems very expensive to me, but typical for JC Whitney. Note, though,
that only certain gauges will need this regulator. Ammeters and Tachs should
be unaffected, as well as speedometer.

Leon
1956 F100

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 10:42:25 -0700
From: John Macnamara
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: dynamic vs static compression
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Daver wrote:
>
> Kevin Kemmerer wrote:
> >
> > can someone explain to me how to calculate the loss of static compression due to valve overlap? you see, my next build will be a 11.5:1 to 12.5:1 motor with a 300+ duration cam. from talking to engine systems (ford only builders) they have confirmed that with enough cam, these comp. ratios will work on pump gas just driving around on the street (its for a street truck), but i'll need to run race gas (klotz or similiar) when i hook it up to the sled (it's really built for truck pulling) or ha
> >
> >
> >
> > can you help?
> >
> > sleddog
>
> Ok I could give you the information but the explanations and examples
> would eat up "mom's" band width for the day so let me do you one
> better. Rather the explaning this by itself allow me to tell you were
> to find this and a welth of information for calculating engine numbers.
>
> there is a book that every racer needs it is:
>
> Engine/drivetrain Performance Mathemattics & Theory
> Writen By Vincent W. Robinson
>
> the book includes the following:
> -Cylinder Block Deck height
> -Engine Displacement
> -Cylinder to Crankshaft Stroke Ratio
> -Connecting Rod Angularity
> -Piston Displacement
> -Cylender Volume (cubic inch displacment) As A Function of the Crank
> Angle
> -Average Piston Speed
> -Instantaneous Piston Speed
> -Static Compression
> -Dynamic Compression Ratio
> -Volumitric (Air Mass) Efficiency
> -Break Mean Effective Pressure
> -Break Tork
> -Power / Horsepower / Brake Horsepower
> -Camshaft Theory, Terms, Specs and Calculations
> -Carburetor Air Flow
> -Drivetrain--Overall Gear Ratio
> -Transmission--Output Shaft Speed
> -Rear End--Axle Speed
> -Maximum Vehicle Speed
>
> I think This is an excellent reference for all not only Hi Pro guy's
>
> Molater
>
> Daver
>
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Daver: Doing a search on the internet, I found this book is out of
print so if you know where any copies of this book are, it would be much
appreciated.

Thanks! John MacNamara

78 F250 4X4 Supercab
67 GT500
66 427 Corvette

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 13:55:26 -0400
From: "Bill Hale"
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Hi all,
Anyone know a web site or otherwise where I might find photos of 1941-1955
trucks. I am looking for 1/2 ton trucks that have been restored to original
or very close to original condition.
Thanks,
Bill Hale

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 16:05:26 -0700
From: Paul G
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Subject: 5.0 info
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I have a 55 panel truck with a 351W & C6 installed. I used the bolt in
motor mounts (later welded) and the auto trans cross member from Dennis
Carpenter.

I have a chance to get a 5.0 + overdrive automatic from a 90 Mustang for
$800, and would like info:

Is the price right? I heard it's a good deal. The engine/trans has
40K, and was removed so the owner could install a faster one. It is all
there except the alternator.

What different motor and trans mounts will I need? Will the existing
351W mounts and trans mount work? The trans mount is for a c4&c6,
according to the catalogue.

Thanks in advance, Paul Gayda

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 19:13:07 -0400
From: Schottsweb webtv.net (George Schott)
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Did I read this right ? Did someone say they are going to put ATF in
thier motor ? What exactly does this do ? I' ve never heard of such a
thing!

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 19:17:53 -0400
From: sthibode fmis02.nsc.com
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: gas tank location
Message-Id:

I've been looking at a 77 F250 4x4 that recently came up for sale in my area.
It's in very good shape though not 100% original, big tires, aftermarket
bumpers, etc...which leads me to the question at hand...

What was the last year that the F250 was made with the gas tank behind the
seat?

The above mentioned truck has the gas tank behind the seat, though I thought
the last year for that was 76. Is this truck truely a 77 or am I looking at
a 77 chassis with a 75 or 76 cab? Motor is a 351M...comments...

thanks,
Steve Thibodeau
86 F150 XLT
80 Bronco

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 16:21:45 +0000
From: "Rodney S. Richeson"
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: gas tank location
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sthibode fmis02.nsc.com wrote:
>
> I've been looking at a 77 F250 4x4 that recently came up for sale in my area.
> It's in very good shape though not 100% original, big tires, aftermarket
> bumpers, etc...which leads me to the question at hand...
>
> What was the last year that the F250 was made with the gas tank behind the
> seat?
>
> The above mentioned truck has the gas tank behind the seat, though I thought
> the last year for that was 76. Is this truck truely a 77 or am I looking at
> a 77 chassis with a 75 or 76 cab? Motor is a 351M...comments...
>
> thanks,
> Steve Thibodeau
> 86 F150 XLT
> 80 Bronco
>
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I have a 77 1/2 F-250 and the tanks are both underneath between the
frame rails. I thought Ford moved the tanks when they changed the
styling, 75?.

Rod

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 17:22:33 -0700
From: John MacNamara
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George Schott wrote:
>
> Did I read this right ? Did someone say they are going to put ATF in
> thier motor ? What exactly does this do ? I' ve never heard of such a
> thing!
>
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George: He's using it as an engine cleaner much as if you would add
Marvel Mystery Oil to clean with. Ever notice how clean the inside of
an automatic transmission is?

Thanks! John MacNamara

78 F250 4X4 Supercab
67 GT500
66 427 Corvette

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 17:35:32 -0700
From: "The Zahn's"
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Subject: Oil Pressure Gauge
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hello all,
After reading all the replies about 12v / 6v gauges I was wondering about
the oil pressure gauge that I put into my 71 F350. I changed the
instrument panel to one with full gauges and in the process replaced the
oil sending unit to one for a gauge. The one I got was a GP Sorensen
OPS71 switch. It says P6V on the box and I was wondering if this means
that it is for a 6 volt system instead of a 12 volt system. Or do the
gauges work on 6 volts ? The reason I ask is because it registers very
low all the time and I am hoping that it is the sending unit as opposed to
the oil pump, etc. Thanks for any help
FredZ

71 F350 Utility
89 E350 Club Wagon
96 Taurus
94 Thunderbird
89 Corsica (ops)

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 21:32:54 -0400
From: Ken Payne
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Sending Unit
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>Hello,
>
>Does anyone know where I can get an ORIGINAL sending unit for the gas
>tank of a 1951 f-1???
>
>Thanks
>BILL
>

Check out our suppliers list on our web site. Many of them
can get original parts (don't know about your part in particular
though).

-Ken
List Administrator, 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 21:38:51 -0400
From: Ken Payne
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Thanks
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At 07:13 PM 7/28/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Did I read this right ? Did someone say they are going to put ATF in
>thier motor ? What exactly does this do ? I' ve never heard of such a
>thing!
>

Its not a cure-all and you don't dump it in. I've used it sparingly
(an ounce to a 19 gallon tank) to clean gunk. I wouldn't recommend
it all the time as ATF is slightly acidic and I've heard it can eat
seals. I mainly use in the motorcycle engine as the bike is tolerant
of just about any solvent. The F100 sees Marvel Mystery Oil about
once every 4-5 tanks to keep the fuel system clean. Its not snake
oil and they don't claim miracles like some of the "treatments."
(Oh Lord, I hope I didn't open the can of worms again).

The comment about trannies is correct, auto transmissions are
usually spotless on the inside - a little "gunk" sometimes collects
on the pan after many miles if its not flushed out and refilled
every now and then.

-Ken
List Administrator, 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 21:41:23 -0400
From: Ken Payne
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Seat belt problem
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At 03:08 AM 7/28/97 PDT, you wrote:
>
> I own a 77 Ranchero with bucket seats from a similar T-bird,
>and the seat belts need to be replaced.
>
> Now, here is the problem: my wife has short legs and
>requires the drivers seat all the way forward, which fully
>extends the shoulder harness. There is no free play in it,
>she can't even bend forward to release the brake.
>
> Is there an after-market belt that is over sized that I can
>replace the old ones with? Can I use belts from a pickup?
>What year?
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>
>
> Jim L.
>

JC Whitney sells them, standard and long size, universal
application. They're kinda steep though. Not sure if
the truck belts will fit. They should, as many of the
car belts will fit in the trucks. Some GM belts (gag)
are supposed to be really nice.

-Ken
List Administrator, 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 20:21:11 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve & Rockette
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: gas tank location
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At 07:17 PM 28/7/97 -0400, you wrote:
>I've been looking at a 77 F250 4x4 that recently came up for sale in my area.
>It's in very good shape though not 100% original, big tires, aftermarket
>bumpers, etc...which leads me to the question at hand...
>
>What was the last year that the F250 was made with the gas tank behind the
>seat?
>
>The above mentioned truck has the gas tank behind the seat, though I thought
>the last year for that was 76. Is this truck truely a 77 or am I looking at
>a 77 chassis with a 75 or 76 cab? Motor is a 351M...comments...
>
>thanks,
>Steve Thibodeau


Hi Steve,
The wife's Grandpa's 67 F250 DOESN'T have a tank behind the
seat, but it does have a big rubber plug where the fill neck
is supposed to be. It's a Camper Special, FE390, and over
200 thousand miles, and it's never been apart. But it needs
exaust manifold gaskets.....

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

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 20:21:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve & Rockette
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Thanks
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At 07:13 PM 28/7/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Did I read this right ? Did someone say they are going to put ATF in
>thier motor ? What exactly does this do ? I' ve never heard of such a
>thing!
>


What I do is add a quart of ATF, warm the truck up, and
then change the oil and filter. ATF is a very good solvent,
it will break down sludge and keep it in suspension so it
can be drained during the oil changing process.

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

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 21:26:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: Bob LaDouceur
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: HELP Needed on 89 Power Windows
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Jim,
THANK YOU for the advice. I got the motor out and after disassembly
found the grease inside to be impregnated with bits of disintegrated
plastic from three lobes of plastic that act as shock absorbers
between the internal gear and its housing. The Ford dealer here says
they get a request for a rebuild kit ( $61 a shot) at the rate of
one a day (population 60K). It's probably a design flaw.
Thanks again for the tip,
Bob LaDouceur


At 09:18 AM 7/27/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >The driver side power window on my wife's 1989 Ford F150 won't work. The
>switch
>>itself is good and I get power to the connection on the motor.
>
> Same thing happened to my wives Aerostar. It's more then likely the
>something. You need to drill holes in the dimples in the door to get to the
>screws, to get the motor out.
> After taking out the drivers side (same symptoms) I found the door was
>cracked and putting the motor out of alignment. I made a bracket and pop
>riveted it in the door. Put it back together greased the gear and window
>regulator and it works fine now. The passenger door (same systems) Having
>removed the drivers side needlessly I checked the passengers side without
>removing the motor and found it needed grease.
> Ok, after seeing there was no crack, I knew it had to be the motor and
>drilled the holes as per the manual and removed the motor, only to find it
>worked. It was dry as a bone, so I greased the gear and window regulator put
>it back together and it works fine now! So nether had to come out if I had
>known what the problem was! They are a... um... Son of a gun to get out!
>Later!
>
>Jim Strigas
>jstrigas worldnet.att.net
>
>'73 F100
>'83 XJ900RK
>'86 GL1200 Custom
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob LaDouceur
>To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
>Date: Sunday, July 27, 1997 7:22 AM
>Subject: HELP Needed on 89 Power Windows
>
>
>
>>The driver side power window on my wife's 1989 Ford F150 won't work. The
>switch
>>itself is good and I get power to the connection on the motor. Not having
>a
>>shop
>>manual, I can't see how to remove the motor. I removed two small screws
>>between the
>>motor and the door panel but that must only be part of the connection. On
>>the top
>>of the motor, there is something that looks like a lock nut and set screw
>but I
>>figured that to be for some kind of adjustment.
>>
>>Does anyone have any experience they'd be willing to share on completing
>this
>>repair? Thanks in advance.
>>Bob LaDouceur
>>---
>> bobl proaxis.com
>> Corvallis, Oregon
>>
>>
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 12:16:15 -0500
From: Daver
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: Moly rings
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reedg ns2.cetlink.net wrote:
>
> What are moly rings and are they good or bad for a truck engine?

Depends on what you are doing. If your engine is not going above 6500
RPM and you are using a fairly stock cam then cast rings are fine.

Molater

Daver

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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 12:24:12 -0500
From: Daver
To: fordtrucks lofcom.com
Subject: Re: dynamic vs static compression
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> Daver: Doing a search on the internet, I found this book is out of
> print so if you know where any copies of this book are, it would be much
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks! John MacNamara

John I do not know if it'll help but the Library of Congress CCN is
94-92239 ISBN: 0-9643024-0-3.

The publisher was Robinson in Alcoa, TN 37701.

Molater

Daver

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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 01:16:52 -0500
From: "George Shepherd"
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See if the door post sticker is still on the truck. It has the production
date. It may be covered with paint. Check the SN number on the cab, it can
be decoded to give the production date. There is also a SN number on the
frame, it should match the cab. Many cast components have date codes, check
the ones on the transmission engine and rear ends.

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> From: sthibode fmis02.nsc.com
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
> Subject: gas tank location
> Date: Monday, July 28, 1997 6:17 PM
>
> I've been looking at a 77 F250 4x4 that recently came up for sale in my
area.
> It's in very good shape though not 100% original, big tires, aftermarket
> bumpers, etc...which leads me to the question at hand...
>
> What was the last year that the F250 was made with the gas tank behind
the
> seat?
>
> The above mentioned truck has the gas tank behind the seat, though I
thought
> the last year for that was 76. Is this truck truely a 77 or am I looking
at
> a 77 chassis with a 75 or 76 cab? Motor is a 351M...comments...
>
> thanks,
> Steve Thibodeau
> 86 F150 XLT
> 80 Bronco
>
>
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 01:03:35 -0500
From: "George Shepherd"
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Check with Snakeoyle here in dallas, they can probably make any extended....

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