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Please do not repost, forward or otherwise publish messages contained in these archives without consent from the respective author(s). These archives may not, in whole or part, be stored on any public retrieval system (FTP, web, gopher, newsgroup, etc.) by individuals or companies, without consent of the respective authors. Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list small-list); Tue, 16 May 2000 13:42:17 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 13:42:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: small-list digest users Reply-to: small-list Subject: small-list Digest V2000 #69 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 the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ small-list Digest Sun, 14 May 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 069 In This Issue: Re: About to pull my cylinder heads.. Re: Ranger mileage Re: 93 Exporer Trailer Lights Bronco II for sale 93 Explorer Trailer Lights Ford 6.75 axle?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 21:04:04 -0500 From: Buck Shoff Subject: Re: About to pull my cylinder heads.. Stephen Bozzone wrote: > > It's either my heads or the gasket, but they need to be pulled and magnafluxed. > I'm going to do this myself. It's a big job for me, I've never really done anything like this before. > > I know not to re-use the head bolts. I've got the chilton's manual. > > Any real-world experience? Can I do it with simple tools? Anything that I should beware of? Anything I can really screw up? > > oh, and it's a 88 2.9 bronco ii > Thanks! Hi Stephen, It has been awhile since I did a 2.9, but the thing that sticks in my mind is to have a well stocked tool box. The fasteners are metric, so make sure you have plenty of end wrenches and sockets. You will also need a selection of extensions, swivels, some deep sockets, and a torque wrench. The head bolts on the one I did were T-55 (I think) torx. You will need a GOOD 1/2" drive torx bit and a long breaker or cheater bar. Get a Snap-on or Mac, I don't sell tools, but a cheap bit will break when you torque the heads down. Ask me how I know. The proper torque on the head bolts is real tight and some more! Check your Chilton's. Starting this job without the proper tools will just lead to frustration, ruined fasteners, and a bad or incomplete job. Allow yourself plenty of time, have plenty of light, be out of the weather, and work clean. Good luck. Buck Shoff ------------------------------ From: william.hickey Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 09:35:56 -0400 Subject: Re: Ranger mileage Bob, I have a 99 equiped the same as yours. get about 18 to 19 mpg ... strictly country roads and highway driving with no city or suburban driving. Bob Leifer Please respond to small-list To: small-list cc: (bcc: William R. Hickey/USA/BAC) Subject: [small-list] Ranger mileage Hi folks, I just replace my '97 Ranger standard cab 4x2 3.0 liter with short bed truck (was leased), with a 2000 Ranger 4X4 extended cab 4 door 4.0 liter with the off road package and 4.10 L/S rear (also leased). On the '97, I got only 14.5 mpg around town; sometimes up to 15 mpg, sometimes worse. My driving habits seem normal to me, but others in this group had told me they had done somewhat better. Now with this new truck, I would like to know what other members of this group average with a similar setup. I expect it to be worse than the '97 I had, but how much? I love the truck in every way; it's looks (Toreador Red), and the way it handles, plus the increase in power. Thanks, Bob Leifer ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the message. -- Binary/unsupported file stripped by Listar -- -- Type: application/octet-stream -- File: att1.eml ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:31:53 -0600 From: Cliff Cameron To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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