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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list small-list); Sat, 01 Apr 2000 04:34:14 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 04:34:14 -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 #37 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 Mon, 27 Mar 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 037 In This Issue: Re: [4.0 vacuum leak and injector/throttle body cleaning] ADMIN: Nascar Craftsman Truck Series forum added Diesel Ranger Re: Diesel Ranger Re: Diesel Ranger Re: Diesel Ranger Diesel Ranger ADMIN: CustomAuto ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Nestor, Barry" Subject: Re: [4.0 vacuum leak and injector/throttle body cleaning] Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:13:53 -0500 >Yes, yes and yes. It's amazing the difference it can make >in subtle >drivability problems. The coke that builds up on the >throttle edges holds the >throttle open slightly beyond the designed amount and also >disturbs the >airflow around the throttle. Depending on the system used >for cleaning, >carbon will also be removed from the valves and combustion >chambers with >further gains in drivability. >over the years I've used many different cleaning devices >and IMHO the way to >to would be a BG product, preferably the 'induction >service' that cleans the >whole intake rather than just the injectors and spraying >off the crud on the >throttle plate. I have a 91 Explorer with 166,000 and Im wondering the same thing. I have cleaned the crud off the throttle plate in the past but never went any further. Then recently I took the idle air controller off and noticed a huge amount of crud thats actually partially blocking the passageway to the IAC. Tim--what is the BG product you referred to? I've been thinking of having my mechanic just take the intake off,clean it out and replace the gasket. Is this the best way or is there another way. Also, what happens if I just remove the IAC, take some throttle body cleaner and wash all this crud down into the intake. What happens to all that crud and is there any harm in doing this? This list is a terrific resource and I look forward to reading it everyday. Regards, Barry Nestor ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:00:49 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: Nascar Craftsman Truck Series forum added A "Nascar Craftsman Truck Series" forum has been added to the web site message boards. In addition being a place for you to discuss the races, I'll also be posting Ford truck series press releases there. Ken Payne Admin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 10:01:28 -0600 (CST) From: Daniel Chace Subject: Diesel Ranger A friend of mine has been looking (unsucessfully) for a decent deisel ranger that is within about 200 miles of the St. Louis MO area. Also, does anyone have any comments about these trucks? He has heard nothing but good reviews but there dont seem to be many of them around. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Dan _________________________________________________ | Daniel Chace | | Research Associate | | Electrical and Computer Engineering | | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | | | | Office Phone: 618-650-2523 | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:12:17 -0500 From: David Cooley Subject: Re: Diesel Ranger At 11:01 AM 3/28/2000, you wrote: >A friend of mine has been looking (unsucessfully) for a decent deisel >ranger that is within about 200 miles of the St. Louis MO area. Also, >does anyone have any comments about these trucks? He has heard nothing >but good reviews but there dont seem to be many of them around. Any >leads would be greatly appreciated! Hmm... I wasn't even aware ford put a diesel in the ranger... 4 cyl? =========================================================== 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! =========================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:44:54 -0600 (CST) From: Daniel Chace Subject: Re: Diesel Ranger > > Hmm... > I wasn't even aware ford put a diesel in the ranger... > 4 cyl? > > I believe that it was available around 1983-1985. And yes, it was a small 4 cyl, I think there were two or three models during those years. -Dan ------------------------------ From: ROlson1039 aol.com Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:32:14 EST Subject: Re: Diesel Ranger The only Ranger ive ever seen with a Diesel engine made its debut at the Truck Nationals last year at Englishtown. It was some kind of project truck made by Cummins (i think) for the show lol they had to lengthen the nose of the thing to get the motor in there and it wasnt a stock truck. the funniest thing was it made two trips down the quarter and it blew something in the motor and that was it they towed it off the track. As far as i know there is no plan nor any production ranger truck with a Diesel engine Bob ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:41:35 -0700 From: Cliff Cameron Subject: Diesel Ranger I have a factory manual from 1984 which has a chapter on the diesel engine, a 4 cylinder IIRC, so they definitely did use a diesel at least in the early years. I can't speak for this engine, but I have had experience with a variety of different diesels and they've all been great. Torque and mileage are generally very good, but for good horsepower and top end, a turbocharged version is MUCH better. Cliff ROlson1039 aol.com wrote: > The only Ranger ive ever seen with a Diesel engine made its debut at the > Truck Nationals last year at Englishtown. It was some kind of project truck > made by Cummins (i think) for the show lol they had to lengthen the nose of > the thing to get the motor in there and it wasnt a stock truck. the funniest > thing was it made two trips down the quarter and it blew something in the > motor and that was it they towed it off the track. As far as i know there is > no plan nor any production ranger truck with a Diesel engine > Bob ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 04:33:39 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: CustomAuto Dear Ford Truck Enthusiasts list members: We have a new advertiser on our web site. Since the beginning, our practice with our web site advertisers has been to make a brief announcement. Please show your appreciation to them for helping to support the web site and the lists by checking out their site. Our advertisers enable us to continue to grow the scope of services offered to you on the web site. CustomAuto.com's website is a virtual experience that allows you to display your truck, in your color and then "dress it" with an array of automotive appearance products as if they were actually installed. Once the specified products are chosen, you will be able to purchase the items far below any existing retail price and arrange for immediate delivery. Either visit our site directly and click on their ad or go directly to www.customauto.com for a method of accessorizing your Ford truck that is truly unique. Now returning you to our regularly scheduled program... Regards, Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ End of small-list Digest V2000 #37 ********************************** ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts Small Chassic Truck Mailing List Covering the Ranger, Bronco II, Exploer and Aerostar Send posts to small-list ....To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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