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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list small-list); Thu, 02 Mar 2000 17:48:14 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 17:48:14 -0500 (EST) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: small-list digest users Reply-to: small-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: small-list Digest V2000 #20 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts Small Chassis 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 small-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ small-list Digest Wed, 01 Mar 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 020 In This Issue: Re: How to fix dull plastic lenses? Re: Upgrade question Re: Upgrade question Re: How to fix dull plastic lenses? Pinto Re: Pinto Re: Pinto ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ray Scheidnes Subject: Re: How to fix dull plastic lenses? Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 11:37:10 -0800 Yes, they are probably sandblasted and weathered from the sun, etc. I have a 94 Ranger with plastic lenses as well, and I periodically polish mine with some liquid Brasso on a towel. Or, I sometimes use a scratch/swirl remover on them. I always follow up with a coat of wax. Keeps my lenses nice and clear. Yours may be in worse shape, so, I would recommend either a plastic window polish (car parts places sell this stuff for polishing plastic windows in convertible soft tops), or maybe even try using the brasso and some elbow grease (just find something for polishing that's a little abrasive but not very harsh). Maybe, (assuming your deductible is not too high)you could check with insurance to see if it could be covered under comprehensive? -----Original Message----- From: Harry Trafford [mailto:traff GNV.IFAS.UFL.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 11:28 AM To: 'ford-truck list' Subject: [small-list] How to fix dull plastic lenses? The plastic headlight lenses on my '90 B-II are dull and semi-transparent, as if they had been sand blasted. This condition must severely cut down on the brightness of the headlights. The taillight lenses suffer the same affliction. Has anyone actually used a special technique or product to restore the lenses back to their once clear and transparent condition? TIA, Harry S. Florida ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ From: "Mike Fisher" Subject: Re: Upgrade question Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 17:20:04 -0600 Hi David, What modifications were done between the headers and converters? Since I have seen you talking about those here I've been thinking about putting them on mine. Mike Fisher '97 AWD Mountaineer K&N/Borla/31x10.5 BFG AT's/PIAA/Edelbrock IAS ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Cooley" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: [small-list] Re: Upgrade question > At 01:13 AM 2/29/2000, you wrote: > > > >Joey Ramsey wrote: > > > > > Which would I be better off upgrading to(power wise), a 4b carb and intake, > > > or headers? > > > >That's not much to go on, but in most cases, I'd say that headers are a better > >bet for the money. You may not get quite as much HP, but it will be a LOT > >cheaper, and probably less hassle to install. > > > I agree... Plus, you can't start to improve the intake flow until you > improve the exhaust. You can't get more air in if you aren't getting more > air out! > I just put a set of Motorsports headers on my 5.0L Explorer. BIG > difference. Cat back system was already in place. Stock manifolds are > junk. Tubular header design, but the tubes are flattened and crimped to > make them fit. Motorsports headers are nice smooth, fully round tubes all > the way out. > > =========================================================== > David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT bellsouth.net > Packet: N5XMT KQ4LO.#INT.NC.USA.NA T.A.P.R. Member #7068 > We are Borg... Prepare to be assimilated! > =========================================================== > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the body of the > message. > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 18:55:54 -0500 From: David Cooley Subject: Re: Upgrade question At 05:20 PM 3/1/00 -0600, you wrote: >Hi David, > >What modifications were done between the headers and converters? Since I >have seen you talking about those here I've been thinking about putting them >on mine. None whatsoever. Ford Motorsports part #M-9430-E52 stainless steel, bolts up to the stock headpipes and actually has more room than the stock tubular manifolds did. Give yourself 2 days to do it, just in case, use LOTS of penetrating oil, and get a new EGR tube to put on when you put the pass. side header on. My stock one split on the back side and I didn't know until I started it up. Chased a leak for hours and finally figured out what it was. $53.00 from Ford. Also, throw away the 7/16 hex head bolts they send with it, as there are several a socket won't fit on. Buy the B&M header bolts with the allen head, and a long 5/16 allen socket. Follow their instructions except: removing the pass. side header, remove the intake hose and airbox, snake the old manifold around and out thru the top in front where the MAF and airbox was. Can't get it off thru the back like they say unless you drop the exhaust clear to the muffler. On the drivers side, you don't need to disconnect the fuel lines... they move enough to get by. Just be careful and ensure the battery is disconnected and the engine is cold. Seems to feel more responsive to the foot... We'll see how mileage goes next week... Have to make an 800 mile round trip to Atlanta. =========================================================== David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT bellsouth.net Packet: N5XMT KQ4LO.#INT.NC.USA.NA T.A.P.R. Member #7068 We are Borg... Prepare to be assimilated! =========================================================== ------------------------------ From: "Keith Christensen" Subject: Re: How to fix dull plastic lenses? Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 18:42:02 -0800 Meguiar 17 plastic polish should do it. Unca Sam buys it for polishing plastic aircraft canopies. NAPA and most decent parts houses carry it. Warning: Shake the snot out of the container before using, and be prepared to clean out the tip-out spout if it's sat a while! The technique is to lightly wet an area of a soft but reasonably tough rag (old shop towels and Tshirts work well) and concentrate on a small (maybe 1-2 square inches) at a time. Rub HARD and fast till you can feel the surface of the plastic start heating up slightly, meanwhile bring small amounts of 17 back over the area as in 'buttering it' slightly every so often. You'll see the improvement! It can even remove or smooth out small scratches. Move over to another patch nearby and slightly overlap onto the smoothed area as before, repeat until done. You'll need to use a clean cloth (and maybe Qtips) to clean residue off when finished, then wipe/buff it again. I've cleaned up speedo/dash faces, plastic goggles, radio bezels etc with 17 for years. Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 14:27:39 -0500 From: Harry Trafford Subject: How to fix dull plastic lenses? The plastic headlight lenses on my '90 B-II are dull and semi-transparent, as if they had been sand blasted. This condition must severely cut down on the brightness of the headlights. The taillight lenses suffer the same affliction. Has anyone actually used a special technique or product to restore the lenses back to their once clear and transparent condition? TIA, Harry S. Florida ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Spam Unwelcome Here* Don't believe me?? Want to see what can show up in front of YOUR place? Check out lower left photo at: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.robertstech.com/gallery/page13.htm (Courtesy of Seattle Times) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 18:33:01 -0800 From: scott Subject: Pinto >but has the little pinto deep into the 10 second >1/4 mile bracket. My kind of Pinto!!! Being as my first car was a Pinto,I have always had a soft spot for them.And no the soft spot is not in my skull. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 23:16:00 -0500 From: David Cooley Subject: Re: Pinto At 09:33 PM 3/1/00, you wrote: > >but has the little pinto deep into the 10 second > >1/4 mile bracket. > >My kind of Pinto!!! Being as my first car was a Pinto,I have always had >a soft spot for them.And no the soft spot is not in my skull. That was my 2nd car... 1.6L with the GT intake, Webber 2bbl carb, header, Isky cam... 2nd day after the rebuild on the engine I stripped all the teeth off 3rd gear! =========================================================== David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT bellsouth.net Packet: N5XMT KQ4LO.#INT.NC.USA.NA T.A.P.R. Member #7068 We are Borg... Prepare to be assimilated! =========================================================== ------------------------------ From: ROlson1039 aol.com Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 17:48:09 EST Subject: Re: Pinto over the years i had a pair of pintos and learned to drive stick on one.... lol one of the most fun cars i ever had... lol wish i still had one for my commuter car !!!! 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