pre61-list-digest Wednesday, July 29 1998 Volume 02 : Number 211



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In this issue:

FTE Pre61 - Air Cleaner
FTE Pre61 - It didn't turn!
FTE Pre61 - Re: Shop manuals
FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Your email address ford-trucks.com!
Re: FTE Pre61 - It didn't turn!
FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Last chance to nominate us!

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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 06:43:02 -0400
From: "Don & Teresa Neighbors"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Air Cleaner

H.R. wrote: "....still looking for an Oil Bath Air Cleaner Assembly
(Part#8EQ9600) for my 1948 Ford F7 Truck. Engine is the Rouge 337 Lincoln
with original Holley carb."

A couple of questions of my own: Where would the part # be found, and what
are the chances the oil bath air cleaner used in '54 would be the same? I
have a spare '54 air cleaner, if that's any help.

Don Neighbors
'54 F250 Named Grover

"Any dropped tool or part will automatically fall into the most
innaccesible part of the vehicle."

kyneighbors kih.net


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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:42:33 -0500
From: "Mr. Flood"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - It didn't turn!

Hello!

I'm looking for ideas..... I bought a new 6 volt battery,
have new battery leads. Hooked up the battery like it's
shown in the book. Positive goes to ground, (frame,body),
Negitive goes to the starter solenoid. The solenoid has
three terminals. The markings on it, batt, were connected
to the battery. However when we tested for power across
these terminals, the center post was hot, had voltage. It
should not of had any, so we reversed the wiring through the
solenoid, keeping the Positive grounded and the Neg to the
battery. ( We also had a remote starter switch) We
disconnected everything electrical except the starter.
Tried it again and nothing happened. We removed the starter
from the truck. Took it apart, and inspected for any
damage. We used a meter to check continuity with the
contacts, that all seemed ok! We then took some emery cloth
to the contacts, then put it back togather. We connected it
to the leads when it was on the fender. Walla! it turned!
It didn't have much enthusasiam however. In the past we
have been able to turn the motor with a wrench on the front
cam. This time we did a visual inspection while turning and
could see the flywheel also turning. This is good!
So.........

1. One picture in the book shows a body to engine ground.
I'm confused?? The positive lead off the battery goes to
the body. Now the body to engine? What does this do?? I
presently DON'T have this body to engine ground.

2. This may be a remote chance. Could my Grandfather,
convert this engine back to 12 volts?? Back some 30 years
ago?? Was that conversion available back then??

3. When we finally put the starter back in and tried it, it
just made a clicking sound.

4. I put the battery on a charger overnight and tried it
this morning, same thing, just clicking sounds.

Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Bill Flood
Marathon, WI
'39

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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 98 10:08:45 -0400
From: "Ronald D. Miller"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: Shop manuals

>
>Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 17:38:55 -0400
>From: "Melayne Arnold"
>Subject: FTE Pre61 - '57 tech manuals
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>Hello, I am new to this list, but have been a member of 61-79 FTE for quite
>some time now. I recently purchased a 1957 Ford F-100. It has a 223 cid
>inline 6 cylinder, and the original medium duty 3-speed. HELP!!! I am in
>desperate need of some shop manuals, or anything else that I might get
>information on this model truck. Thanks
>
>Bud

Auto Krafters sells shop manuals for several F-series trucks including
1957. Phone 800-228-7346 or refer to the web site. Thanks, Ron

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.auto krafters. com

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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 17:48:53 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Your email address ford-trucks.com!

>From the Ford Truck Enthusiasts admin, please read it, its
important!

In the last 4 weeks, we've received a grand total of less
than $30 in FTE window sticker and Restoration Resource book
sales. After product costs, we made less than $7 on the
sales. Our monthly expenses are significantly higher than
this.

In order to keep Peggy and I from spending even more of our
cash (a few thousand in the last year and a half) on FTE,
we're going to start offering POP3/SMTP email addresses.
The FTE lists will continue to remain free, which is a
commitment I've made to the members from day one - this is
one way for us to keep this commitment.

Now is your chance to get an email address in the form of
yourname ford-trucks.com! This address is good with any
POP3 compatible email software (Outlook, Exchange, Eudora,
Inbox, Netscape, Internet Explorer and just about any package
you can think of). Its usuable from any ISP so you can keep
the same address even if you change internet providers! Cool
address for your business cards if you have a Ford truck
related business.

We have a very high availability track record with no known
lost mail from our lists (on our end, this is with over
50,000 emails per day) since we completed the transition to
our current host.

The cost?
Personal Use
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- $2.50 per month with a $5 setup fee. Address is available
in 6 month increments so the initial cost is $20 for six
months.
- renewal every six months is $15 ($2.50/month)
- If you purchase 1 year in advance, the setup fee is
waived and your cost is $30.
- Additional addresses are available at the cost of $1.75
per month with a $2.50 setup fee for each address.

Business Use
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- $3.50 per month with a $5 setup fee. Address is available
in 6 month increments so the initial cost is $26 for six
months.
- renewal every six months is $21 ($3.50/month)
- If you purchase 1 year in advance, the setup is waived
and your cost is $42.
- Additional addresses are available at the cost of $2.00
per month with a $2.50 setup fee for each address.

Existing Ford truck clubs
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- One address for free so long as it is used for club
purposes only and is not used in conjunction with mailing
lists (such as ours). Using it for club announcements and
communications with club members is allowable if the volume
is kept to a reasonable amount.

I need about 20 people to break even on this. Please email
me at kpayne mindspring.com if you're interested. Include 3
email addresses (in case your first choice is taken) and a
notice that you want 6 or 12 months of POP3 email service.
Addresses will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

Once I have at least 20 people interested, I'll notify everyone
with all the details. Remember to email me at
kpayne mindspring.com

Regards,
Ken Payne
Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com


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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:54:28 EDT
From: Fordf3 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - It didn't turn!

Had the same problem definitely need to ground engine
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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 22:22:10 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Last chance to nominate us!

Nominations close on August 1st.

Car Lounge is taking nominations for the #1 automotive site
for Autumn 98. Due to the support from list members in the
Spring, Ford Truck Enthusiasts won 1st place for the Summer
98 award. If you would like to nominate Ford Truck
Enthusiasts, please visit:

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://carlounge.com/nominate.htm

Regards,
Ken Payne
Ford Truck Enthusiasts

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