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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list perf-list); Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:57:48 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:57:48 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: perf-list digest users Reply-to: perf-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: perf-list Digest V2000 #53 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ perf-list Digest Tue, 25 Apr 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 053 In This Issue: Re: Fw: FW: Fw: Re: Fw: FW: Fw: THIS IS NOT A JOKE! - Amanda Re: Uncle Jesse Re: Uncle Jesse Re: Uncle Jesse Re: Uncle Jesse Re: Uncle Jesse C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) Re: Uncle Jesse Re: Uncle Jesse Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) FE heads Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] & dukes Re: [Uglying a dually Re: Uncle Jesse Re: [Uglying a dually Re: [Re: perf-list-digest V3 #8] Re: Uncle Jesse Re: [C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd)] Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] & dukes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Sleddog Subject: Re: Fw: FW: Fw: Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 01:44:38 -0400 You're right, it isn't. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://urbanlegends.miningco.com/culture/urbanlegends/library/weekly/aa112499.htm Have some fun at this site though. It is far more educational than any email I have ever seen that is written in all caps, and unformatted. Kevin ---------- From: Greg Hopper[SMTP:ghopper hiwaay.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 12:19 AM To: perf-list ford-trucks.com; small-list ford-trucks.com; S-10 Subject: [perf-list] Fw: FW: Fw: THIS IS NOT A JOKE! - Amanda Browner I know this isn't really the place, but it might be important for someone...sorry to those of you who have already read this... dave > >> > > > > > > I WAS SENT AN E-MAIL AT WORK ABOUT SOMEONE ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:18:45 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: Re: Fw: FW: Fw: THIS IS NOT A JOKE! - Amanda At 11:19 PM 4/24/00 -0500, you wrote: >I know this isn't really the place, but it might be important for >someone...sorry to those of you who have already read this... >dave Please read what our FAQ on the subscription page says is acceptable here. Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ From: "wish" Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:00:22 GMT Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse >Oh yes they did! What was the Dukes main source of income? MOONSHINE >RUNNING!!! I still love to get some of that stuff from an old buddy up in >Tennessee. Mix one gal of that with 5 gals of premium, and WHOOHOO. Forget >the 104+ booster. And mix it with a higher ratio of shine to gas, and you >have yourself pure, natural race gas to rival the synthetically produced >higher octanes we use at the track. > OKay, you guys gotta quit doing this to me ... you're tellin me that if I make a still and actually start makin some moonshine I can up my octane in my gas and maybe get my 390 the octane it needs to run full advance??? Stop that, 'cause I would also think I could make it undrinkable and not be violating any laws ..... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ From: FLR150 aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:35:58 EDT Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse In a message dated 4/25/00 10:01:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wish ford-trucks.net writes: << OKay, you guys gotta quit doing this to me ... you're tellin me that if I make a still and actually start makin some moonshine I can up my octane in my gas and maybe get my 390 the octane it needs to run full advance??? Stop that, 'cause I would also think I could make it undrinkable and not be violating any laws ..... Just my $.02 wish >> Wish, Yep. You can. Good ol' ethanol. With the outrageous prices of gas these days, it could make a comeback. Besides, if your gonna buy watered down gas anyway, why not make the "water" pack a punch? Later, Wayne Foy 94 Flareside SC 1999 Fun Ford Weekend Racing series #2 Top Truck Atlanta GA ------------------------------ From: Greg Carter Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:42:51 -0400 Homebrew Gasoline Octane Boosters http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.vtr.org/maintain/gasoline-octane.html Greg Carter Entrust Technologies - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.entrust.com http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/buildup/dana60.html -----Original Message----- From: FLR150 aol.com [mailto:FLR150aol.com]Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 10:36 AM To: perf-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [perf-list] Re: Uncle Jesse Wish, Yep. You can. Good ol' ethanol. With the outrageous prices of gas these days, it could make a comeback. Besides, if your gonna buy watered down gas anyway, why not make the "water" pack a punch? ------------------------------ From: JUMPINFORD aol.comDate: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 11:54:06 EDT Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse In a message dated 4/25/00 7:38:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, FLR150 aol.comwrites: << Wish, Yep. You can. Good ol' ethanol. With the outrageous prices of gas these days, it could make a comeback. Besides, if your gonna buy watered down gas anyway, why not make the "water" pack a punch >> Im reminded of a Simpsons episode where Homer imagines life with an alcohol fueled car. There he stands at the pump, one squeeze for the car, one squeeze for himself. Now Im thinkin of a way to make the stuff, then just put a tap on my gas tank for parties! Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" ------------------------------ From: "wish" Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:10:39 GMT Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse >Yep. You can. Good ol' ethanol. With the outrageous prices of gas these days, >it could make a comeback. Uhm, it never left for very long in some places, we have 89 Octane ethanol from the pump here for the same price as 87 Octane regular. Sometimes less depending on subsidies and stuff. Brain cramp on my part there I guess, and I never really needed the higher octane stuff much when my truck had a tired 360 in it ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:25:33 +0200 (MET DST) From: Bas van der Veer Subject: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) My friends, I just drove about 1900 miles in three days in the beloved 78 bronco. I just installed a tach and while playing around with it a little bit I noticed there is about a 300 rpm difference between full throttle and complete deceleration. 2200 rpm vs 2500 rpm 65 mph.Let's say the transmission input shaft turns at 2300 rpm, that would make a 200 rpm slip of the torque conveter, which is about 10%. That's quite a bit of loss! So I was wondering, is there a way of installing a locking torque converter on my 351M / C6 combo without major mods to the tranny? Ideally I would want a electric lock with a switch in the cab that I can toggle myself, although I don't see how power could easily be transferred to the converter. But perhaps there is a company out there that has a solution. Has anyone ever looked into this?? Any experiences? With about 26,000 miles per year a 10% saving works out to about 200 gal of gas. Even if it doesn't have much financial advantage it would be a good thing to do for the environment. Plus I have better use for my power than to heat up my transmission :-) Bas. ------------------------------ From: "Brad DeFore" Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 14:33:50 -0400 Any out there that could verify if and what problems might develop and or parts that would tend to deteriorate when using the mixtures as suggested at this site. I have most of this stuff lying round the house already and thought I'd mix up a batch. I'm wondering about the ox sensor and the other "sensitive" things on it. Will they be adversely affected? Long term problems? Thanks Guys Brad F150 "80" 5.8 4x4 Homebrew Gasoline Octane Boosters http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.vtr.org/maintain/gasoline-octane.html ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ From: Sleddog Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:02:04 -0400 Except the road taxes... Kevin ---------- From: wish[SMTP:wish ford-trucks.net]Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 9:00 AM To: perf-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [perf-list] Re: Uncle Jesse Stop that, 'cause I would also think I could make it undrinkable and not be violating any laws ..... Just my $.02 wish ------------------------------ From: Sleddog Subject: Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:22:14 -0400 I don't know about the lockup converter, but many places sell converters with less slippage. Companies that make custom converters for specialized applications could help you out. The cost should fall between 300-500 bucks. My custom pulling converter ran close to $500. Kevin ---------- From: Bas van der Veer[SMTP:yl dds.nl]Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 4:25 PM To: ed4 off-road. com; perf-listford-trucks.comSubject: [perf-list] C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) My friends, I just drove about 1900 miles in three days in the beloved 78 bronco. I just installed a tach and while playing around with it a little bit I noticed there is about a 300 rpm difference between full throttle and complete deceleration. 2200 rpm vs 2500 rpm 65 mph.Let's say the transmission input shaft turns at 2300 rpm, that would make a 200 rpm slip of the torque conveter, which is about 10%. That's quite a bit of loss! So I was wondering, is there a way of installing a locking torque converter on my 351M / C6 combo without major mods to the tranny? Ideally I would want a electric lock with a switch in the cab that I can toggle myself, although I don't see how power could easily be transferred to the converter. But perhaps there is a company out there that has a solution. Has anyone ever looked into this?? Any experiences? With about 26,000 miles per year a 10% saving works out to about 200 gal of gas. Even if it doesn't have much financial advantage it would be a good thing to do for the environment. Plus I have better use for my power than to heat up my transmission :-) Bas. ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com withthe words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:24:28 -0700 (PDT) From: shane san miguel Subject: Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) 10% isn't bad at all. I seem to remember a 20% loss number being tossed around somewhere in school. It's a fluid coupling, not a mechanical connection... I don't know of anything for the C6 but there's always the E4OD. It has a shifter mounted OD engage/disengage. Shane 55 F100 5.0 15.51 87289 Pinto --- Bas van der Veer > > > My friends, > > I just drove about 1900 miles in three days in the > beloved 78 bronco. I just > installed a tach and while playing around with it a > little bit I noticed > there is about a 300 rpm difference between > full throttle and complete deceleration. 2200 rpm vs > 2500 rpm 65 mph.> Let's say the transmission input shaft turns at 2300 > rpm, that would make > a 200 rpm slip of the torque conveter, which is > about 10%. That's quite > a bit of loss! > > So I was wondering, is there a way of installing a > locking torque > converter on my 351M / C6 combo without major mods > to the tranny? Ideally > I would want a electric lock with a switch in the > cab that I can toggle > myself, although I don't see how power could easily > be transferred to the > converter. But perhaps there is a company out there > that has a solution. Has > anyone ever looked into this?? Any experiences? With > about 26,000 miles > per year a 10% saving works out to about 200 gal of > gas. Even if > it doesn't have much financial advantage it would be > a good thing to > do for the environment. Plus I have better use for > my power than to heat > up my transmission :-) > > Bas. > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: > listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject > of the > message. > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://invites.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: TracyJones Cinergy.comSubject: FE heads Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 16:06:26 -0400 Hey All (FE gurus), A guy gave me a set of C8AE-H heads with dual pattern exhaust manifold bolts. Are these the basic 360/390 heads? Thanks Tracy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 00:40:22 +0200 (MET DST) From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) Can you tell me more about those? How much do they save? Are you happy with yours, ie was it worth the money? For me, basically the less slippage the better. Except of course that the motor still has to idle decent. Is there any reliability issue? Bas. Op Tue, 25 Apr 2000, Sleddog schreef: > I don't know about the lockup converter, but many places sell converters > with less slippage. Companies that make custom converters for specialized > applications could help you out. The cost should fall between 300-500 > bucks. My custom pulling converter ran close to $500. > > Kevin > > ---------- > From: Bas van der Veer[SMTP:yl dds.nl]> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 4:25 PM > To: ed4 off-road.com; perf-listford-trucks.com> Subject: [perf-list] C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) > > > > My friends, > > I just drove about 1900 miles in three days in the beloved 78 bronco. I > just > installed a tach and while playing around with it a little bit I noticed > there is about a 300 rpm difference between > full throttle and complete deceleration. 2200 rpm vs 2500 rpm 65 mph.> Let's say the transmission input shaft turns at 2300 rpm, that would make > a 200 rpm slip of the torque conveter, which is about 10%. That's quite > a bit of loss! > > So I was wondering, is there a way of installing a locking torque > converter on my 351M / C6 combo without major mods to the tranny? Ideally > I would want a electric lock with a switch in the cab that I can toggle > myself, although I don't see how power could easily be transferred to the > converter. But perhaps there is a company out there that has a solution. > Has > anyone ever looked into this?? Any experiences? With about 26,000 miles > per year a 10% saving works out to about 200 gal of gas. Even if > it doesn't have much financial advantage it would be a good thing to > do for the environment. Plus I have better use for my power than to heat > up my transmission :-) > > Bas. > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the > message. > > > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the > message. > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 00:48:21 +0200 (MET DST) From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd) I know it can be worse.. like my roommate who has a 63 thunderbird with the cruise-o-matic --> 5 mpg.. and that car is a lot smaller than my 13 mpg bronco. Did ford change the bolt pattern when they changed to the E4OD? Has anyone here done the swap? I heard the trouble is that they are much longer than the C6. But I never had a chance to take a close look at one. A friend of mine swapped in an AOD-E in his '69 bronco. The swap worked out real well but he did do a tremendous amount of custom work. Frankly my plan was to keep this setup for as long as it works good, then get a late model 460 with a E4OD or similar transmission. But since I plan on keeping this setup in good working order for a long long time I figured a new TC may be a good interim mod. I'll have to go and call some tranny shops I suppose. Bas. Op Tue, 25 Apr 2000, shane san miguel schreef: > 10% isn't bad at all. I seem to remember a 20% loss > number being tossed around somewhere in school. > > It's a fluid coupling, not a mechanical connection... > > I don't know of anything for the C6 but there's always > the E4OD. It has a shifter mounted OD > engage/disengage. > > Shane > 55 F100 5.0 > 15.51 87> 289 Pinto > > --- Bas van der Veer > > > > > > My friends, > > > > I just drove about 1900 miles in three days in the > > beloved 78 bronco. I just > > installed a tach and while playing around with it a > > little bit I noticed > > there is about a 300 rpm difference between > > full throttle and complete deceleration. 2200 rpm vs > > 2500 rpm 65 mph.> > Let's say the transmission input shaft turns at 2300 > > rpm, that would make > > a 200 rpm slip of the torque conveter, which is > > about 10%. That's quite > > a bit of loss! > > > > So I was wondering, is there a way of installing a > > locking torque > > converter on my 351M / C6 combo without major mods > > to the tranny? Ideally > > I would want a electric lock with a switch in the > > cab that I can toggle > > myself, although I don't see how power could easily > > be transferred to the > > converter. But perhaps there is a company out there > > that has a solution. Has > > anyone ever looked into this?? Any experiences? With > > about 26,000 miles > > per year a 10% saving works out to about 200 gal of > > gas. Even if > > it doesn't have much financial advantage it would be > > a good thing to > > do for the environment. Plus I have better use for > > my power than to heat > > up my transmission :-) > > > > Bas. > > > > > > > ========================================================== > > To unsubscribe, send email to: > > listar ford-trucks.com with> > the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject > > of the > > message. > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://invites.yahoo.com > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the > message. > ------------------------------ Date: 25 Apr 00 20:47:28 EDT From: Tim Turner Subject: Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] & dukes "wish" > I was surprised when they came back as re-runs a few years ago and I was watching > them again... yes I admit, I'm a Duke's fan even though I'd never do that to > my own personal car...most of the time. Tried the 'dukes' Playstation game yet? good way to kill a evening or three. :-) > > > > Not like the dozens of other unmentionable cars they wasted. My old 'Runner was like Daisy's.. I about cried during the episode it went off the cliff! > >Another fun Duke fact: When Bo was hypnotized into thinkin the General was > a > >POS, and ready to be up graded, what did he get? A Torino! > > Yup, I remember that one, and they never did tell us what was so special about > the GL's motor either did they ? Or how it always managed to squall tires on dirt roads.. Would have been interesting if Roscoe & Enos had SCJ equipped Ford police units eh? Tim ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com. ------------------------------ Date: 25 Apr 00 21:01:04 EDT From: Tim Turner Subject: Re: [Uglying a dually JUMPINFORD aol.com wrote:> Im thinking of > converting it over to Dually, goin for a REAL fast hauler, except I WILL NOT > do that current (ugly) trend of having a firmly slammed Dually. Oh my goodness... you're not serious are you? People are lowering duallies now? What a waste of a good truck! IMHO lowering only belongs on vehicles that are being modified for cornering reasons (woo-hoo!), but now it's just a 'look' that reduces function and usually coupled with a music system that can overpower the local VFD siren. > Keep it up, > so I can still meander about on the trails. Amen. Offroad trucks can go up, sports cars can go down for 'legit' reasons and the rest should stay where they are. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com. ------------------------------ From: FLR150 aol.comDate: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:02:57 EDT Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse In a message dated 4/25/00 10:44:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, greg.carter entrust.com writes:<< Homebrew Gasoline Octane Boosters http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.vtr.org/maintain/gasoline-octane.html Greg Carter Entrust Technologies - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.entrust.com >> Thanks Greg, that was very enlightening. Now where is my local paint and body supply store....... Later, Wayne Foy 94 Flareside SC 1999 Fun Ford Weekend Racing series #2 Top Truck Atlanta GA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 18:18:36 -0700 From: johny Subject: Re: [Uglying a dually I saw my first lowered Dually about 5 years ago. The only good thing I can say is that they were Ch*vys, and not Fords. Usually the rear duals are replaced with some huge single tire. Interesting look, but not for me. I suppose it was only a matter of time, after the lowered mini-truck phase hit california. Tim Turner wrote: > JUMPINFORD aol.com wrote:> > Im thinking of > > converting it over to Dually, goin for a REAL fast hauler, except I WILL NOT > > > do that current (ugly) trend of having a firmly slammed Dually. > > Oh my goodness... you're not serious are you? People are lowering duallies > now? What a waste of a good truck! IMHO lowering only belongs on vehicles > that are being modified for cornering reasons (woo-hoo!), but now it's just a > 'look' that reduces function and usually coupled with a music system that can > overpower the local VFD siren. > > > Keep it up, > > so I can still meander about on the trails. > > Amen. Offroad trucks can go up, sports cars can go down for 'legit' reasons > and the rest should stay where they are. > ------------------------------ Date: 25 Apr 00 21:19:48 EDT From: Tim Turner Subject: Re: [Re: perf-list-digest V3 #8] "Davies, Don" > > > -Does anyone know about an Air conditioner rebuild in the Phoenix area Now that is a question I can answer with my eyes closed! get in touch with Warren Willingham at AAPAK 602-254-1116 1845 N. Grand Ave. www.aapak.com He's been active answering questions on the aircondition.com website for longer (and more regularly) than I have and I hold him and his A/C knowledge in high regard. Tell him I said Hi and FTE is the reason he doesn't see me at aircondition .com much anymore. ;-) Tim ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com. ------------------------------ From: FLR150 aol.comDate: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:34:32 EDT Subject: Re: Uncle Jesse In a message dated 4/25/00 2:37:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bdefore computerlogic.com writes:<< I have most of this stuff lying round the house already and thought I'd mix up a batch. I'm wondering about the ox sensor and the other "sensitive" things on it. Will they be adversely affected? Long term problems? >> Brad, The only time you have to worry about O2 sensors and other electronical gadgetry is when the octane rating goes above 104. The bone stock fittings, lines, hoses, tanks, pumps and sensors should be able to stand that no problem. Later, Wayne Foy 94 Flareside SC 1999 Fun Ford Weekend Racing series #2 Top Truck Atlanta GA ------------------------------ Date: 25 Apr 00 21:35:44 EDT From: Tim Turner Subject: Re: [C6 with locking torque converter? (fwd)] Bas van der Veer > > > My friends, > > a 200 rpm slip of the torque conveter, which is about 10%. That's quite > a bit of loss! > > anyone ever looked into this?? Any experiences? With about 26,000 miles > per year a 10% saving works out to about 200 gal of gas. Even if > it doesn't have much financial advantage it would be a good thing to > do for the environment. Plus I have better use for my power than to heat > up my transmission :-) Seems to me the best solution if you're worried about losses and the environment would be to install a 5 speed manual. Almost no slippage and would use much less oil inside than an automatic. (plus isn't prone to leaking the fluid like an auto either..) Just a thought.. Tim ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com. ------------------------------ Date: 25 Apr 00 21:56:28 EDT From: Tim Turner Subject: Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] "Brad DeFore" > Any out there that could verify if and what problems might develop and or > parts that would tend to deteriorate when using the mixtures as suggested at > this site. Other than the MTBE I wouldn't. Re-read the disclaimer at the top of the page. Most if not all of the chemicals mentioned aren't really compatible with the fuel system in the long run. I may be mistaken but didn't the EPA recently decide MTBE should be removed from gasoline also? Isopropyl alcohol is usually diluted with water so be sure you get it 'pure' as well. > I have most of this stuff lying round the house already and > thought I'd mix up a batch. You have MTBE lying around? Wow! :-) > I'm wondering about the ox sensor and the other > "sensitive" things on it. Will they be adversely affected? Long term > problems? Corrosivity of the components would be the long term problem; for a few blasts down the strip go for it, but I wouldn't suggest a regular diet of it. If you wanted to run it often I'd suggest changing the components over to 'alcohol racing' parts. Also during the right conditions MTBE can glaze a plug's insulator nose (oops.. that's MMT.. could be wrong here. hard to keep track of all the changes to gas lately.) Tim ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com. ------------------------------ From: Sleddog Subject: Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] & dukes Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 00:54:56 -0400 Trust me, you can squeal tires on dirt. not as much as they did, but I have done it many times. Kevin ---------- From: Tim Turner[SMTP:ManicMechanicNC netscape.net]Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 8:47 PM To: perf-list ford-trucks.comSubject: [perf-list] Re: [Re: Uncle Jesse] & dukes Or how it always managed to squall tires on dirt roads.. Would have been interesting if Roscoe & Enos had SCJ equipped Ford police units eh? Tim ------------------------------ End of perf-list Digest V2000 #53 ********************************* ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom Truck List Send posts to perf-list ford-trucks.comIf you ever want to remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email to: listar ford-trucks.comwith the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. Visit Our Web Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com ---------------------------------------------------------- .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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