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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 17:40:20 -0600 (MDT)
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fordtrucks-digest Saturday, September 20 1997 Volume 01 : Number 229



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In this issue:

Re: Synthetic Oil ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
RE: the brady bunch 9" differential ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Synthetic Oil [Kelly Farough ]
1935 fender shopping [olsonc well.com (Carol Olson)]
Assorted questions ["Don & Teresa Neighbors" ]
Re: Synthetic Oil ["deconblu" ]
RE: Assorted questions [DC Beatty ]
semi-metallic shoes [DC Beatty ]
Re: Another Acronym [Dan Wentz ]
Re: semi-metallic shoes ["deconblu" ]
Re: 1935 fender shopping ["deconblu" ]
Re: Assorted questions ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: semi-metallic shoes ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Synthetic Oil ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Synthetic Oil ["deconblu" ]
ADMIN: List split information [Ken Payne ]
RE: Seat Cover sources [jack fleming ]

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 08:00:13 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Synthetic Oil

> From: "Dale and Donna Carmine"
> Subject: Synthetic Oil
> Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 18:46:32 -0500

> now. My question is; Why the difference in price? Mobil 1, Quaker
> State, and Castrol are all $4/qt., Pennzoil Performax is $3/qt. .
> These are all 100% synthetic oils, not blends. Is the Pennzoil

I've been using Penzoil Turbo PZL for many years now and can't
complain. The main advantage is that synthetics are "naturally"
resistant to break down since they require less additives to give
them the temp and cleaning capabilities required and the additives
are what break down and ruin the oil.

Typical synthetic will go up to 7k miles on a change where petroleum
is only good for 3k miles. There is a great FAQ out there in a
tractor site which really gets into it and explains the additives and
the ratios etc. Mobil 1 comes out on top but only by a small margine
over PZL and for a $3 price difference per qt I'll stick to PZL
thanks!

Wish I hadn't lost the URL when cleaning house one day :-(

The swift of foot and slow of wit
have more off road experiences

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 08:02:54 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: RE: the brady bunch 9" differential

> From: "Brett McCoy"
> Subject: RE: the brady bunch 9" differential
> Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 22:22:27 -0500

> pick on up in a junk yard from a F-350 or even a tow truck. Then
> you could run larger U-joints as well. By the way, do you only use
> four wheel drive on the dirt pulls? If so then you should be able

Where does one find gears, bearings, axles and other parts for a 2.5
ton military axle? I've thought about these but they are SO BIG! I
can't really imagine fitting them under my bronco and keeping the
same ride height :-) (bet they wouldn't break tho)

The swift of foot and slow of wit
have more off road experiences

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 07:12:24 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly Farough
Subject: Re: Synthetic Oil

Up here in the great white north one the best advantages to synthetics
is their increased viscosity. At -30f. it's scary to see your oil
pressure sit at 0 psi for 20-30 seconds after your engine is running.
With the synthetics oil pressure is immediate.

On Fri, 19 Sep 1997, Dale and Donna Carmine wrote:

>
> List Guys & Gals,
>
> Just got back from Wal-Mart. While there I was looking at the synthetic
> motor oils, I have never used them but I am considering it now.
> My question is; Why the difference in price? Mobil 1, Quaker State, and
> Castrol are all $4/qt., Pennzoil Performax is $3/qt. . These are all 100%
> synthetic oils, not blends. Is the Pennzoil product the equivalent of the
> others? Are synthetics worth the cost? I'm getting good engine life with
> good old petro based oil but hope to improve fuel economy and stretch the
> time between oil changes. Are these realistic goals?
>
> Thanks in advance for your opinions and experience.
>
> dale c
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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 07:50:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: olsonc well.com (Carol Olson)
Subject: 1935 fender shopping

Hi. I'm new to this list and don't even own a ford, much less a truck
(though I do plan on buying a late model one soon).



I am trying to locate both rear fenders for a 1935 ford truck. My
brother-in-law has a truck that he has just started restoring and one of
the things it's missing are these fenders. Oh, he has fenders (purchased
at Pomona, I think) but they're fiberglas and he really wants the original
metal. I would like to surprise him with a pair as a gift for some work
he's done for me.

Anyone have a pair they have in the garage they'd want to part with? What
should I plan on spending for them?

I can take answers to both these questions off line.

Thanks,

Carol





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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 11:32:14 -0400
From: "Don & Teresa Neighbors"
Subject: Assorted questions

A few days back someone suggested gently heating the kingpins with a torch
to soften the grease, and thus making it easier to pump in new grease. My
'54 F-250, which has been sitting since Gerald Ford was president, has
exactly 28 gazillion (I counted!) grease fittings, 85% of which refuse to
take grease. I REALLY don't want to remove all those zerks if I don't have
to! Will applying heat to them loosen up all that petrified lubricant?
Any ideas on removing thoroughly rusted-in parking light sockets?
When I start looking for another rear end fo this truck, (It has 4:86
gears, and I HATE driving slowly!) what Ford truck would be a good donor?
I have no idea what the rear track is on this, and how it compares to later
trucks, but I don't want to narrow the rear end if I don't have to.

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 08:25:44 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: Synthetic Oil

> now. My question is; Why the difference in price? Mobil 1, Quaker
> State, and Castrol are all $4/qt., Pennzoil Performax is $3/qt. .
> These are all 100% synthetic oils, not blends. Is the Pennzoil

Their synthetic components have a great deal to do with price. July '97
5.0 Mustang has an article where they tested Red Line synthetic products at
Ken Bell and found they reduced temperatures and increased horsepower and
torque.
Here are a couple of links that give some insight to the what, how and
why of synthetic ludercants. I would strongly recomend reading up on the
various products before buying by price. The dollars you save may just be
throwing the money you spend down the drain!


http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mobil.com/consumer/mobil1/mobil1/mobil1faq.html

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

Deacon Blues
Visit my Homepage at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home1.gte.net/deconblu/
and http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dragonfire.net/~site/tbirdknights/
or send me a fan or flame at deconblu gte.net not both. Never fan a flame!

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 11:45:00 -0400
From: DC Beatty
Subject: RE: Assorted questions

I used WD40 on mine. They were stuck in pretty good in my '67. I let it
soak and then slowly and carefully worked them back and forth until they
came free. =


Good Luck,

DC Beatty
1967 F100 352
1974 Maverick 302


sockets?>>
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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 12:29:03 -0400
From: DC Beatty
Subject: semi-metallic shoes

I recently installed semi-metallic front brake shoes on drum brakes. Afte=
r
a couple hundred miles, they began to squeal when stopping. It's annoying=
=2E
I was wondering if anybody on the list had experience with these. Does it=

go away after awhile? =


They are NAPA lifetime brakes. I thought it was a good idea to get the
lifetime warranty, now I am hoping that I am not in for a lifetime of bra=
ke
squeal. =


Thanks for any help,

DC Beatty
1967 F100 352
1974 Maverick 302

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 09:32:25 -0700
From: Dan Wentz
Subject: Re: Another Acronym

> Okay, let's pick on a foreign car:
>Fix
>It
>Again
>Tony
>
Oh, by all means, lets!

Failure
In
Automotive
Technology

or, how about

Too
Often
Yankees
Overprice
This
Auto

or just for fun:

Brutal
Money
Waster

I must add my favorite one ever, then I can stop:

Hope
You
Understand
Nothing's
Drivable
And
Inexpensive

Okay, I have it out of my system now.

~Dan

1992 Ford Mustang LX
1950 Ford F1, 351C-2V
Check out my F1 page: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.GeoCities.com/MotorCity/3623

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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 10:18:29 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: semi-metallic shoes

Squealing brakes;
1) Glazed brake lining
2) Saturated brake lining
3) Weak or broken brake shoe retaining spring
4) Weak or broken brake shoe return spring
5) Incorrect brake lining
6) Distorted brake shoe
7) Bent support plate
8) Dust in brakes or scored brake drum
9) Lining worn below limit
10) Uneven brake lining wear
11) Heat spotted brake drums

Only way to tell is to pull the drums. drop them on the ground to knock out
the dust (hold your breath) take some sandpaper to the linings to take off
any glaze. Inspect the springs and put them back together. See if they stop
squealing!
You can try standing by them, stick out your tongue put your thumbs in your
ears and say ... I can't say it! even if it is quick!
Good luck! My vote is #1.



Deacon Blues
Visit my Homepage at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home1.gte.net/deconblu/
and http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dragonfire.net/~site/tbirdknights/
or send me a fan or flame at deconblu gte.net not both. Never fan a flame!

- -----Original Message-----
From: DC Beatty
To: 'FORD TRUCKS'
Date: Saturday, September 20, 1997 9:32 AM
Subject: semi-metallic shoes



I recently installed semi-metallic front brake shoes on drum brakes. After
a couple hundred miles, they began to squeal when stopping. It's annoying.
I was wondering if anybody on the list had experience with these. Does it
go away after awhile?

They are NAPA lifetime brakes. I thought it was a good idea to get the
lifetime warranty, now I am hoping that I am not in for a lifetime of brake
> squeal.

Thanks for any help,....

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