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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list perf-list); Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:22:52 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:22:52 -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 #79 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 Mon, 12 Jun 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 079 In This Issue: Re: engine codes Ranger oil pressure Re: Ranger oil pressure Re: Ranger oil pressure Ranger oil pressure 2 Re: Ranger oil pressure 2 Re: engine codes ADMIN: Web site updates ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Joe Merchak" Subject: Re: engine codes Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 21:59:24 -0400 Well the truck went into today and this is what they found: 1. The coil pack replace under a TSB was replaced by a new TSB. So now I have had my 3 coil packs installed. 2. The computer is screwed up so they ordered a new one. I wish they did this the first time, I would not have had to bring the truck in 8 times for spark knock. To recap it was reprogrammed 3 times by Ford with different spark and fuel curves. I really hope this fixes this truck or else it is going by-by. My 93 never had a problem but this 99 has spent a good 2 months in the shop to fix "TSB" type problems. Ford should of left a good thing alone. -----Original Message----- From: perf-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:perf-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Joe Merchak Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 7:12 PM To: perf-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [perf-list] Re: engine codes I wish that was true, but my fuel mileage has dropped to 10 GPM down from 18. Also the engine has no power so I know there is something wrong... -----Original Message----- From: u00008 ford-trucks.net [mailto:u00008 ford-trucks.net]On Behalf Of wish Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 9:39 AM To: perf-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [perf-list] Re: engine codes >My 99 Ranger had the check engine light come on today. The dealer can not >take it till next week so I would like to check to make sure that my >driving to work everyday is not going to damage anything. Is there anyway >of reading the codes via the light, I do not have a tester. > I'm sorry to say you're probably out of luck ... unless the light is flashing ... on the plus side, the check engine light on these OBDII cars is hooked mostly into the emissions system and will only pull a few degrees of timing. If the car goes into "limp" mode (IE major loss of power and performance), then you should not drive it, otherwise its probably an inefficient catalytic converter or a failing rear O2 sensor ... the Mustang guys drive around with that light on for months with no ill effects (other than a loss of timing), so unless the trucks manners have changed a lot, I wouldn't worry too much about 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 ========================================================== 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. ------------------------------ From: "Greg Hopper" Subject: Ranger oil pressure Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 01:46:56 -0500 I've got a question about my Ranger's oil pressure. Truck is a 94 4.0L 5 spd. just turned 94k; it runs like a champ. Anyway, I've been noticing that at idle the oil pressure gauge rides at about the R in that good ole Ford "NORMAL" (you know, the one that spans about 90% of the gauge, into ranges no one would dream of seeing as normal). Well, that's cool with me except that it never moves save for maybe AT MOST 1/8th of an inch when the revs come up (probably less than that). Is this maybe just a gauge problem or should I be concerned?? I think dad had to go have the sender replaced under warranty not long after we bought the truck (new) because it was reading very low all the time. Maybe should I try installing an aftermarket gauge?? TIA dave ghopper hiwaay.net ------------------------------ From: "wish" Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 13:39:16 GMT Subject: Re: Ranger oil pressure Did you say only 94K ? My boss has 180+ on his 94 4.0L and loves it still. All highway miles so he's still sporting the original exhaust and brakes! Though the alternator's been rebuilt and the water pump replaced ... you'd never guess how well these things hold up if all you do is cruise around with them. >Anyway, I've been noticing that at idle the oil pressure gauge rides at about the R in that good ole Ford "NORMAL" (you know, the one that spans about 90% of the gauge, into ranges no one would dream of seeing as normal). Well, that's cool with me except that it never moves save for maybe AT MOST 1/8th of an inch when the revs come up (probably less than that). Is this maybe just a gauge problem or should I be concerned?? Sometime in the early to mid 90's Ford decided you didn't really need to know what your oil pressure was, but instead of putting an idiot light in, they put in an "idiot gauge" (you heard it here first) ... basically the gauge acts just like a light, its either on or off, there's no fluctuation to it at all because the range is so narrow. The Mustang guys have also complained of this, if you search around a little I think you'll find you can use an earlier model sending unit and solder in a resistor on the back of the instrument cluster, once this is done you should have a "real" gauge that actually registers as it should ... 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: "Garrett Nelson" Subject: Re: Ranger oil pressure Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 11:51:50 -0500 I would put in a new VDO or Autometer gauge and a new sending unit. I like to know what my oil pressure really is. ---Garrett www.1966ford.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Hopper To: perf-list ford-trucks.com ; small-list ford-trucks.com Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 1:46 AM Subject: [perf-list] Ranger oil pressure I've got a question about my Ranger's oil pressure. Truck is a 94 4.0L 5 spd. just turned 94k; it runs like a champ. Anyway, I've been noticing that at idle the oil pressure gauge rides at about the R in that good ole Ford "NORMAL" (you know, the one that spans about 90% of the gauge, into ranges no one would dream of seeing as normal). Well, that's cool with me except that it never moves save for maybe AT MOST 1/8th of an inch when the revs come up (probably less than that). Is this maybe just a gauge problem or should I be concerned?? I think dad had to go have the sender replaced under warranty not long after we bought the truck (new) because it was reading very low all the time. Maybe should I try installing an aftermarket gauge?? TIA dave ghopper hiwaay.net ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ From: "Greg Hopper" Subject: Ranger oil pressure 2 Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:16:02 -0500 Thanks for the feedback guys... I guess it's like the gauge that was in my S-10 - if it moves, you've got pressure, if it doesn't, shut it off. Anyway, this brings me to another question - does anyone know if anybody makes an A-pillar pod for Rangers? I could've sworn I saw SOMEWHERE that someone had started producing them. I might like to have gauges that have actual numbers on them as well... thanks again dave ghopper hiwaay.net ------------------------------ From: "Garrett Nelson" Subject: Re: Ranger oil pressure 2 Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:44:45 -0500 Try www.summitracing.com or www.jegs.com , I know they have them for Mustangs, might be worth calling them up. --Garrett www.1966ford.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Hopper To: perf-list ford-trucks.com ; small-list ford-trucks.com Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 5:16 PM Subject: [perf-list] Ranger oil pressure 2 Thanks for the feedback guys... I guess it's like the gauge that was in my S-10 - if it moves, you've got pressure, if it doesn't, shut it off. Anyway, this brings me to another question - does anyone know if anybody makes an A-pillar pod for Rangers? I could've sworn I saw SOMEWHERE that someone had started producing them. I might like to have gauges that have actual numbers on them as well... thanks again dave ghopper hiwaay.net ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 20:59:41 -0400 From: Brad Subject: Re: engine codes At 06:18 PM 06/06/2000 -0400, you wrote: >My 99 Ranger had the check engine light come on today. The dealer can not >take it till next week so I would like to check to make sure that my >driving to work everyday is not going to damage anything. Is there anyway >of reading the codes via the light, I do not have a tester. The first thing you should do if you have not noticed any driveability problems, or long starts is make sure your gas cap is on tight... This is a very common problem, the computer will set a EVAP leak code.. If your cap is loose (or missing) this is your problem and after a certain number of ignition cycles the light will go off... Just a quick thing you can check... Brad ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:44:15 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: Web site updates Ford Truck Enthusiasts web site updates: http://www.ford-trucks.com June 14: Pictorial additions: 1955 F100, 1969 F250 4x4 Crew Cab, 1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4, 1978 F150 4x4, 1999 Ranger June 11: Pictorial additions: 1966 F100, 1977 F250 Highboy, 1978 F150 Custom, 1988 F250 Later, Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ End of perf-list Digest V2000 #79 ********************************* ----------------------------------------------------------.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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