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>From kpayne Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 06:10:47 -0400 (EDT) From: owner-small-list-digest To: small-list-digest Subject: small-list-digest V2 #276 Reply-To: small-list Sender: owner-small-list-digest small-list-digest Thursday, October 1 1998 Volume 02 : Number 276 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - Ranger, Explorer, Bronco 2 and Aerostar Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo with the words "unsubscribe small-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: Re: FTE Small - Good Shocks for an 87 Bronco II FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer Re: FTE Small - Help! Driver Power Window Problem Re: FTE Small - Door Panel Re: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer FTE Small - Which chip to buy?? Re: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer FTE Small - Trailer Hitch Re: FTE Small - Which chip to buy?? Re: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer Re: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer Fwd: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer Re: FTE Small - Door Panel FTE Small - Model TT dump truck FTE Small - ADMIN: Your story in a Ford truck book FTE Small - A few automatic tranny questions Re: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 06:01:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Bill Ciocco Subject: Re: FTE Small - Good Shocks for an 87 Bronco II I can't help you with the shocks, I feel like my suspension is a little too stiff and all I am using is some Big A sensortrack knock-offs. As far as the heater core goes, it is fairly easy. The hoses are the toughest part, as you need to remove them from under the vehicle. Otherwise, there is a cover about midway under the dash. Remove it and the heater core is right there. I don't remember if the core stays in the cover or is just behind the cover. Either way, the job should only take an hour or so. - ---William Bracey wrote: > > I recently purchased a 87 Bronco II. I like it a great deal. I only > have to problems. I would like to replace the shocks on this truck. I > would like a much stiffer ride. Any Suggestions? I would also like to > know how much trouble is it to replace the heater core. I can smell an > anti-freese smell comming from the heater vents. > > Thanks, > > Nelson > 87 Bronco II > > ______________________________________________________ > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 10:27:40 -0400 From: "Maurer, Robert M." Subject: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer Ding wrote: >I own a 1996 ford explorer xlt with the 5.0 v8 and all wheel drive..I recently purchased a hyperchip module and took out my computer and installed it...It was a very easy installation and it's suppost to increase horsepower by 18 to 20 at the rear wheel...The only problem I had was under full throttle I was experiencing severe pinging and after talking to a technical expert they told me I needed a 160* degree thermostat...I installed this thermostat and it worked, now the truck runs a lot cooler but the horsepower difference is there and it also tows my boat with a lot more punch.......This all ran me about $ 250.00 not to bad for a rough 20 hp and 40lbs of torque......Although the company says they have written documents that say none of these modification will void any warranties I feel the truck was designed to run at 195 and might have some downfalls to this new temp any suggestions or info on this subject would be appreciated......thanks ding> I hope you live in a warm climate. Because come Winter time you're not going to have much heat. I have never run anything lower than 180* t-stat. 160* means your t-stat will be open all of the time. I don't understand how the pinging is related to the t-stat. I would be leery about any chips from Hyperchip or Jet. Most just advance the timing or modify the shifts points to give a perceived hp increase. Rob == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 09:58:25 -0500 From: "Bob Johnson" Subject: Re: FTE Small - Help! Driver Power Window Problem Thomas: I just made this repair on my '86 Ranger, after driving a couple of weeks without being able to use the driver side window - I feel your pain. I purchased the "gear kit" at Auto Zone - they're probably available from most parts stores. Cost me about $25, I think. The kit includes a new nylon/metal gear assembly, a new o-ring, gear box cover and a lubricant that looks a lot like CV grease. I drilled out the 4 rivets that mount the motor/regulator assembly to the door - there was enough friction to keep the window from sliding down, but I would support it just in case. Remove 3 machine screws and the motor/gearbox assemble can be removed from the door, leaving the regulator in place. Disassemble the gearbox - one screw on mine. Remove the gear, clean out the old lubricant, replace the o-ring, smear some of the new lube in the case, insert the gear assembly, more grease, replace the gearbox cover. Replace in the door. Used 4 nuts/bolts where I drilled out the rivets. NOTE: you have to insert the bolts from the inside to be able to tighten, and I was worried about internal clearance. And you MUST insert the lowest bolt BEFORE re-installing the motor/gearbox - you can't get to the hole once the regulator is reattached - the big "gear" is in the way. The 1/2" bolts were long enough so that after making the nut "finger" tight, I could grab the exposed threads with a vice-grip and tighten them down. I would use locktite for peace of mind. The hardest part of the whole job was replacing the %^ door panel. BTW, I could and did use the window before the repair by "assisting" the movement. Sometimes I had to grab the window from both sides while pushing the window lift switch with my toe (the neighbors enjoyed the show), but I could always get the window open or closed if necessary (but not always while moving). Also, I thought like you did that I had a stripped gear or a worm gear loose on the shaft. I had looked in the door and could see no damage to the regulator or the nylon gear. Turns out that there is a metal gear that rides inside that nylon gear, and the two are "linked" by 3 rubber shock absorbers. In my case, those rubber inserts disintegrated. All the gears were fine - the motor turned the worm, which turned the metal gear - but it couldn't transfer the torque to the nylon gear. Hope this helps. Good luck. Bob Thomas Moore wrote: >I have a 87 Bronco II that has power windows and recently the drivers window >is "slipping" when raising it. I took the panel off to inspect, and from >what I can tell the power window motor's gear is stripped (since the large >window gear looks fine, but has metal shavings on it)... == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 10:48:42 -0500 From: "Bob Johnson" Subject: Re: FTE Small - Door Panel Steve: I don't know about the late model Explorers, but on my Ranger removing the panel involves carefully prying those little plastic fasteners out of the door using a flat-bladed tool (putty knife, big screw driver, etc.) the idea is to pull the fastener out of the door without (a) damaging it, or (b) tearing it out of the door panel. It's a pain, but easy. Sounds stupid, but would a suction cup (or a couple of them) work ... Good luck. Bob Steven Husaim wrote: >Hi All > Does anyone know how to remove the interior of the door so that you can pop a crease out of the door panel easily ? >Some ! truck as a leaning post in the parking-lot and pushed the door panel in right where a crease is. I >know it will be easy to pop out because I can 'move' the dent in the panel, its just that I can't pop it out from the out->side... == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 08:55:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Bill Ciocco Subject: Re: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer Pinging is related to the stat because the hotter the engine is running, the easier it is for the fuel to ignite. To simplify it, pinging is fuel that is igniting too soon before the piston reaching top dead center and it is attempting to push the piston back down. By running a cooler thermostat you lower your combustion chamber temperature and make the fuel more difficult to ignite, thereby making it take longer to ignite. At least that is the way I understand it. If I'm wrong please let me know. - ---"Maurer, Robert M." wrote: > > Ding wrote: > >I own a 1996 ford explorer xlt with the 5.0 v8 and all wheel drive..I > recently purchased a hyperchip module and took out my computer and installed > it...It was a very easy installation and it's suppost to increase horsepower > by 18 to 20 at the rear wheel...The only problem I had was under full > throttle I was experiencing severe pinging and after talking to a technical > expert they told me I needed a 160* degree thermostat...I installed this > thermostat and it worked, now the truck runs a lot cooler but the horsepower > difference is there and it also tows my boat with a lot more > punch.......This all ran me about $ 250.00 not to bad for a rough 20 hp and > 40lbs of torque......Although the company says they have written documents > that say none of these modification will void any warranties I feel the > truck was designed to run at 195 and might have some downfalls to this new > temp any suggestions or info on this subject would be > appreciated......thanks ding> > > I hope you live in a warm climate. Because come Winter time you're not > going to have much heat. I have never run anything lower than 180* t-stat. > 160* means your t-stat will be open all of the time. I don't understand how > the pinging is related to the t-stat. > > I would be leery about any chips from Hyperchip or Jet. Most just advance > the timing or modify the shifts points to give a perceived hp increase. > > Rob > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 09:21:08 PDT From: "Michael Krause" Subject: FTE Small - Which chip to buy?? I'm looking into buying an aftermarket chip for my '91 Explorer XLT with the 4.0L engine. I want something that I can do myself and doesn't require much work. I also have heard that with some chips, you need to run premium octane fuel after you install a chip, but living in CA the premium gas runs a bit high so I may not want one which requires this type of gas. I'd appreciate anyone's experience with computer chips, which chips to buy and any helpful information. You can e-mail me directly at sharktooth_76 Thanks so much. Michael Krause ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 12:24:20 -0500 (CDT) From: Sandman Subject: Re: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer On Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Ding060297 > I own a 1996 ford explorer xlt with the 5.0 v8 and all wheel drive..I > recently purchased a hyperchip module and took out my computer and installed > it...It was a very easy installation and it's suppost to increase horsepower > by 18 to 20 at the rear wheel...The only problem i had was under full throttle > i was experiencing severe pinging and after talking to a technical expert they > told me i needed a 160* degree thermostat...I installed this thermostat and it > worked, now the truck runs a lot cooler but the horsepower difference is there > and it also tows my boat with a lot more punch.......This all ran me about $ > 250.00 not to bad for a rough 20 hp and 40lbs of torque......Although the > company says they have written documents that say none of these modification > will void any warranties i feel the truck was designed to run at 195 and might > have some downfalls to this new temp any suggestions or info on this subject > would be appreciated......thanks ding > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > I asked a question about putting a 165 degree therostat in my truck a while back on the ford ranger message board. What they said there might be a problem with it, since it comes on at lower temperatures. Whey said it cuts on too early for the cylinders to fully expand in the engine. When you think abou tit this sounds very logical and they recomended going with a 180 degree therostat. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 12:54:42 -0700 From: cassis Subject: FTE Small - Trailer Hitch Just a little piece of advice when you do get your hitch installed. No matter what the hitch says it is supposed to fit or what the people who install it say check your spare tire once it is installed. Make sure it can be removed. I recently had U-Haul install a class III on my 4x Ranger. They assured me I could still access my spare tire. In short, I ended up on the side of an interstate with no street lights. My hitch was in the way of the latching mechanism on my spare tire. I had to balance a flashlight with my teeth while I bent (using a tire iron as a hammer & beating the hell out of the latch) the latch straight to get the spare tire out. Believe me when I say this was no joy at 2:00am in the rain. I went back to the U-Haul and they just made a few adjustments on my spare tire carrier to get it to work right. Would have been nice if they had done this in the first place though. Anyway sorry for rambling on, but I hope this saves someone from going through what I did. John Cassis 93' STX 4x 3.0/5-speed == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 14:13:45 -0700 From: "Alan Wilson" Subject: Re: FTE Small - Which chip to buy?? At 09:21 AM 9/30/98 PDT, you wrote: >I'm looking into buying an aftermarket chip for my '91 Explorer XLT with >the 4.0L engine. - ---- Whatever happened to that transmission in your Exlplorer after that long towing trip from Texas? Is everything ok with it? Alan Wilson == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 18:31:14 EDT From: MindEfx Subject: Re: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer In a message dated 9/30/98 10:32:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, maurerrm the timing or modify the shifts points to give a perceived hp increase. >> Advancing the timing on an engine thats been 'detuned' to run on 87 octane fuel does normally increase HP, but after that you have to normally run 93 octane fuel or it will ping. To my knowledge every Ford (except maybe the Mustang GT or SVT cars) is tuned to run with 87 octane from the factory. I know my cousin advanced the timing on his Lightning 3 degrees i think and picked up a couple hundreths in the 1/4 mile. A couple hundredths isnt much, but its really good when you concider how much it cost... $0 because the lightning has a distributor so you dont need a chip to change the timing. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:13:59 EDT From: Ding060297 Subject: Re: FTE Small - RE: Hyperchip results..96 explorer TO ROB:: BY CHANGING THE CHIP WHICH IN RETURN CHANGES THE SHIFT POINTS AND THE TIMING IT ALSO REQUIRES YOU CHANGE THE TEMPERTURE THAT THE TRUCK RUNS AT ...I DIDN'T BELIEVE THIS EITHER UNTIL I CHANGED IT AND IT DID THE TRICK........i'VE ALSO TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS SETUP AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME AND THEY ALSO HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM...AS FOR NO HEAT SOME HAVE A LITTLE OTHERS HAVE NONE I'LL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE WINTER GETS HERE TO SEE IF I HAVE ANY......DING == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:22:26 EDT From: Ding060297 Subject: Fwd: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - --part0_907204946_boundary Content-ID: Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Sandmanx it'll ping ...The oem 195 makes it ping like crazy ...so i installed a 160 and the truck seems to run fine with a lot more pep out of her.......so i don't know i' guess i'll try it in the mid of winter when i have lil or no heat.........ding - --part0_907204946_boundary Content-ID: Content-type: message/rfc822 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-disposition: inline Return-Path: Received: from rly-zd01.mx.aol.com (rly-zd01.mail.aol.com [172.31.33.225]) by air-zd05.mail.aol.com (v50.14) with SMTP; Wed, 30 Sep 1998 13:35:51 -0400 Received: from ford-trucks.com (ford-trucks.com [192.41.63.203]) by rly-zd01.mx.aol.com (8.8.8/8.8.5/AOL-4.0.0) with ESMTP id NAA07734; Wed, 30 Sep 1998 13:35:22 -0400 (EDT) Received: (fordtruc Sep 1998 13:34:29 -0400 (EDT) Received: from Sandman.org (sandmanx ford-trucks.com (8.8.5) id NAA04870; Wed, 30 Sep 1998 13:34:26 -0400 (EDT) Received: from localhost (sandmanx with ESMTP id MAA19675 for ; Wed, 30 Sep 1998 12:24:21 -0500 X-Authentication-Warning: Sandman.org: sandmanx owned process doing -bs Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 12:24:20 -0500 (CDT) From: Sandman X-Sender: sandmanx To: small-list Subject: Re: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Sender: owner-small-list Precedence: bulk Reply-To: small-list Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit On Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Ding060297 > I own a 1996 ford explorer xlt with the 5.0 v8 and all wheel drive..I > recently purchased a hyperchip module and took out my computer and installed > it...It was a very easy installation and it's suppost to increase horsepower > by 18 to 20 at the rear wheel...The only problem i had was under full throttle > i was experiencing severe pinging and after talking to a technical expert they > told me i needed a 160* degree thermostat...I installed this thermostat and it > worked, now the truck runs a lot cooler but the horsepower difference is there > and it also tows my boat with a lot more punch.......This all ran me about $ > 250.00 not to bad for a rough 20 hp and 40lbs of torque......Although the > company says they have written documents that say none of these modification > will void any warranties i feel the truck was designed to run at 195 and might > have some downfalls to this new temp any suggestions or info on this subject > would be appreciated......thanks ding > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > I asked a question about putting a 165 degree therostat in my truck a while back on the ford ranger message board. What they said there might be a problem with it, since it comes on at lower temperatures. Whey said it cuts on too early for the cylinders to fully expand in the engine. When you think abou tit this sounds very logical and they recomended going with a 180 degree therostat. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html - --part0_907204946_boundary-- == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 18:58:29 -0700 From: "Steven Husaim" Subject: Re: FTE Small - Door Panel Bob, Thanks for your help...But I found a better solution...As I was examining the door, I noticed that the metal was not creased, just kinda bowed in...So, I decided to see if it would pop back out if I slammed the door hard..And it worked ! So now you can't even tell that the little incident occured... Thanks Again, Steve 1992 Ranger "Rubber-Maid Edition" Free web-based email, Forever, From anywhere! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mailexcite.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:57:01 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: FTE Small - Model TT dump truck If anyone is interested, there is a Model TT dump truck for sale for $4100 obo on the web site. Its on the main classifieds page, scroll to the bottom and you'll see a picture of it. The owner is about to retire to Florida and asked me to announce it to the group. Given the fact that they need to get rid of it, the price is probably pretty flexible. Ken Payne == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 22:41:30 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: FTE Small - ADMIN: Your story in a Ford truck book Hi everyone, I receive the following email from someone. I thought it would be a good idea to pass it on to the lists. Contact Judy about this (address below), not me. Ken Payne CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts >>From jcscott >Reply-To: >From: "judy scott" >To: >Subject: Tough Tales >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal > >Hi Webmaster, > >You and your members can see their name in print and >get a Free copy of Tough Tales (working title). Here's >how. I have a contract to publish a book comprised of >a brief history of the F-series trucks, a glance at their >ads, and STORIES BY OWNERS OF F-SERIES TRUCKS. >The latter is where you and your members can >contribute. All owners whose stories are published will >see their name in print and receive a FREE copy of >Tough Tales. THe kind of stories I need will tell about >my love affair with my Ford truck, why I love my >Ford, how I got my very first Ford truck, my grandma's >ole Ford, I'll never forget the day/night....,etc. > >Tough Tales is the people side of the awesome F-series >trucks. I'm ready to roll with it but need more stories. >Would you consider publishing my request on your >site? > >Look forward to your response. > >Judy Scott : ) > >PS: I have subscribed to the 1997 and up digest and >can't seem to unsubscribe. Can you help me? > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 23:33:28 EDT From: MEB8100 Subject: FTE Small - A few automatic tranny questions A few questions regarding presumably the same automatic transmission in a 91 Ranger 4.0 4x4 and a 93 Aerostar 4.0 all wheel drive. I tow a fair amount. 1. Does anyone make and has anyone used synthetic tranny fluid? 2. Has anyone installed a tranny fluid temperature gauge and, if so, can you forward instructions on how to mount the temperature sensor. 3. What about these "full flush" services that some places sell (costs over $100 to replace fluid in pan & converter? Anybody recommend this be done? 4. Should the transmission be periodically serviced (bands, filter)? My owner manuals don't list anything specific. 5. Any other recommendations to promote a long & healthy tranny life? Thanks, Mark Biederbeck PS - Is there anyway to "reply" to a specific letter when you receive the digest version? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 22:38:26 -0700 From: "Kenneth C. St.John" Subject: Re: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer I have a '91 Explorer and was told (by Ford Mechanics) not to put a lower temp thermostat. In fact, the Ford head mechanic stated that it prevents the engine from reaching the correct operating temperature (for the computer/electronics)??? If you've had good luck with this, where can I purchase a cooler thermostat? Ford only sells one thermostat for a '91 Expolorer and it's not set at 160 degrees. Ken - ---------- > From: Sandman > To: small-list > Subject: Re: FTE Small - hyperchip results..96 explorer > Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 12:24:20 -0500 (CDT) > >On Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Ding060297 > >> I own a 1996 ford explorer xlt with the 5.0 v8 and all wheel drive..I >> recently purchased a hyperchip module and took out my computer and installed >> it...It was a very easy installation and it's suppost to increase horsepower >> by 18 to 20 at the rear wheel...The only problem i had was under full throttle >> i was experiencing severe pinging and after talking to a technical expert they >> told me i needed a 160* degree thermostat...I installed this thermostat and it >> worked, now the truck runs a lot cooler but the horsepower difference is there >> and it also tows my boat with a lot more punch.......This all ran me about $ >> 250.00 not to bad for a rough 20 hp and 40lbs of torque......Although the >> company says they have written documents that say none of these modification >> will void any warranties i feel the truck was designed to run at 195 and might.... 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