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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 04:52:28 -0700 (MST)
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fordtrucks-small-digest Thursday, January 22 1998 Volume 02 : Number 023



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In this issue:

This Mailing List... ["Bryce" ]
1999 Super Duty Pricing [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
re: This Mailing List... [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
What gives? ["Bryce" ]
98 Rangers...what ya think? [KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)]
Server test [Ken Payne ]
Re: This Mailing List... [Ken Payne ]
question for the CBer's out there... ["Bryce" ]
Re: question for the CBer's out there... [Midwest96 ]
RE: fordtrucks-small-digest V2 #22 [Barry Nestor
Re: fordtrucks-small-digest V2 #22 ["Lou Guerriero" ]
Re: 98 Rangers...what ya think? [Diana Slyter ]
Re: fordtrucks-small-digest V2 #22 [Bakend ]

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:20:24 -0500
From: "Bryce"
Subject: This Mailing List...

Is activity really slow on this list or is there a server problem???
Should I be seeing my own posts?? If so, I'm not. What gives?

Bryce
Bryce's 4xFord Ranger Page
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/baja/2995

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:48:36, -0500
From: KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)
Subject: 1999 Super Duty Pricing

Hey all,

I though you'd all like to know that I FINALLY have pricing for the
1999s. If anyone wants a quote or some information, just write to me.


Josh Tenney
Lakeland Truck Center
KNBD87D prodigy.com

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:49:30, -0500
From: KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)
Subject: re: This Mailing List...

Bryce,

This mailing list just started so it will be a little slow for a few
weeks. It'll pick up a bit.
Josh

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 20:38:30 -0500
From: "Bryce"
Subject: What gives?

Is activity really slow on this list or is there a server problem???
Should I be seeing my own posts?? If so, I'm not. What gives?

Bryce
Bryce's 4xFord Ranger Page
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/baja/2995

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:52:11, -0500
From: KNBD87D prodigy.com (MR JOSH J TENNEY)
Subject: 98 Rangers...what ya think?

Hey all,

I was just wondering what you all think of the '98 Rangers looks and
new suspension. I have one and personally love the new look, but I
painted the grille to match the truck and that GREATLY improved the
looks. The suspension seems stiffer than my '95, so I think it was
an overall great change.

Josh
'98 Ranger XLT 4x2 regular cab shortbox
4.0L 5 speed manual and 3.55s.....yeeeeehaw!

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 21:37:06 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Server test

Having problems. This is a test.
Ken Payne
Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 20:02:04 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: This Mailing List...

Well, for one thing: AOL, the worst (and possibly most unreliable)
Internet provider, has email problems (again). We've had over 200
bounces today. I'm sure that this accounts for a lot of the
inactivity.



At 07:20 PM 1/21/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Is activity really slow on this list or is there a server problem???
>Should I be seeing my own posts?? If so, I'm not. What gives?
>
>Bryce
>Bryce's 4xFord Ranger Page
>http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/baja/2995
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 16:45:46 -0500
From: "Bryce"
Subject: question for the CBer's out there...

I just installed my CB in my '97 Ranger. It works good but I'm getting a
lot of RF noise from certian componants on the truck. Mostly I feel that
the fuel pump is giving out RF noise the most, but the wipers, window
washer motor and 4x4 system are also giving off some RF noise. I can live
with all the noise but the fuel pump, since it is the only on that runs
constantly. I have checked and regrounded the unit (this cleared up other
electrical noise I was getting that was not being radiated) I have also
tried differant antenna (in various positions) and coax cable. My system
is a Midland 77-113 Weaterh Max II radio with a 15' coax to a 3' fiberglass
top loaded antenna mounted behind the cab on the drivers side. I there
anything I can do?

Also, does anyone know how to make this radio tune in the same channel when
I power it on?...if I leave it off for any period of time, it reverts back
to channel 9 on power up.

Bryce
Bryce's 4xFord Ranger Page
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/baja/2995

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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 00:16:44 EST
From: Midwest96
Subject: Re: question for the CBer's out there...

Can't help you with the RF, except that my friend has same model on a 94 and
doesn't get it - 12' coax to 24" through the glass. We have never been able
to figure out how to keep the radio locked in to a channel on power off, but
if someone does, I'd a prreciate it too. Tx,

Craig

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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 22:01:05 -0500
From: Barry Nestor
Subject: RE: fordtrucks-small-digest V2 #22

I have a 91Explorer with a chronic power steering leak. The pump seems
to run dry now after every 30 miles or so. The high pressure hose has
been replaced but that did nothing. The last time I brought it to the
shop they swore they couldn't see the leak. Is it a good bet that the
problem is in the steering gear?
There is a rebuild kit available - has anyone had any experience with
having one rebuilt? There are a couple of TSB's for the power steering
on this vehicle - would someone who has access be willing to provide me
with a copy?

9367 MAR 93 Steering Leak At the Input Shaft W/XR50
Steering Gear
93265 DEC 93 Air In Power Steering System

Regards,

Barry Nestor
Digital Equipment Corp.
Littleton,MA

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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 03:24:12 -0500
From: "Lou Guerriero"
Subject: Re: fordtrucks-small-digest V2 #22

Hi,

Is there any way to clean up/fix the aluminum wheels? The clear "coating"
is coming off.. and it looks ugly.. not shiny anymore..

Any advice?

Lou Guerriero
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 03:17:47 -0600 (CST)
From: Diana Slyter
Subject: Re: 98 Rangers...what ya think?

I have a 98 and I'm slowly getting used to the styling, although the huge
wheel wells make the standard tires look ugly. Repainting the black grille
to match the white body would probably help. Gas mileage with the 3.0/
automatic has been awful, 12-19 mpg. To add insult to injury, Ford has
pped the price by $1250 since I bought mine, but is unwilling to offer
this rebate or some other compensation to me. I was thinking of trading up
to a super duty diesel in a couple years, but the way they've treated me I
will probably never by another Ford again.

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On Wed, 21 Jan 1998, MR JOSH J TENNEY wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> I was just wondering what you all think of the '98 Rangers looks and
> new suspension. I have one and personally love the new look, but I
> painted the grille to match the truck and that GREATLY improved the
> looks. The suspension seems stiffer than my '95, so I think it was
> an overall great change.
>
> Josh
> '98 Ranger XLT 4x2 regular cab shortbox
> 4.0L 5 speed manual and 3.55s.....yeeeeehaw!
> +---------Ford Truck Enthusiasts - Ranger, Explorer & Bronco 2--------+
> | Send posts to fordtrucks-small listservice.net, |
> | List removal information is on the web site. |
> +---------- Visit Our Web Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ ----------+
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 05:08:03 EST
From: Bakend
Subject: Re: fordtrucks-small-digest V2 #22

In a message dated 98-01-22 03:18:31 EST, you write:


Is there any way to clean up/fix the aluminum wheels? The clear "coating"
is coming off.. and it looks ugly.. not shiny anymore..

Any advice?

Lou Guerriero >>

I cleaned mine with a steel wool type of pad from the kitchen and then sprayed
them with a clear coat.Wish I had stripped them of all the old coating and
....

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