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In this issue:

Re: FTE Small - Ranger Expedition, or Explorer back to the roots
Re: FTE Small - Ranger Expedition, or Explorer back to the roots
RE: FTE Small - brake warning lights
FTE Small - Intake Upgrades!
Re: FTE Small - Goodguys Street Rod Nationals
Re: FTE Small - Brake warning light
FTE Small - Re:
Re: FTE Small - Intake Upgrades!
Re: FTE Small - Brake warning light
RE: FTE Small - Intake Upgrades!
Re: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox
RE: FTE Small - brake warning lights
Re: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox
RE: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox
RE: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox
Re: FTE Small - Goodguys... Stop e-mailing me?
FTE Small - BII Stuff
RE: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox
FTE Small - Computer problem?
Re: FTE Small - Ranger Expedition, or Explorer back to the roots
FTE Small - Headers and Filter charger
FTE Small - FTE small-list - 99 ranger
Re: FTE Small - Computer problem?

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 07:13:28 -0700
From: George Freese
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Ranger Expedition, or Explorer back to the roots

You can send me the picks. Sounds pretty cool.

At 11:21 PM 7/14/99 -0300, you wrote:
>Its an experimental model, will probably be built in Argentina/Brazil -
>completely based on the Ranger 99, just like explorer in the old days.
>Not posting the pics, if somebody is curious to see let me know, I will send
>the pics.
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:06:12 GMT
From: jcope fnusa.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Ranger Expedition, or Explorer back to the roots

Yeah, count me in on that, too

JC

>>You can send me the picks. Sounds pretty cool.

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:24:38 -0500
From: Mike Harms
Subject: RE: FTE Small - brake warning lights

Ouch.. Mr. Harms, now I feel old.

I haven't had any real experience with repairing anti-lock but I read about
it quite a bit as it's a technology that I find very interesting.

First, I would really want to see if I can pull the codes from the ABS
system. Depending on the system you have, there are many sensors and servos
and any one could cause a fault.
Fluid Pressure Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensors (Do Rangers have just one in the axle or one at each
wheel end?)
Electro/Hydraulic Modulation Valves

and probably others specific to the application.

If can pull the codes and don't find any then I would start looking at
faulty indicators. But from what I understand, if that light is on, there
will be a code to pull (granted, it may not point you to the exact problem).
If you can't find a code you'll really only be left with the same option the
dealer would have. Test each sensor as recommended in the book to see if
you can find one out of spec. (Assuming there is a spec for each sensor)

I am sorry I can't give any specific information. Maybe someone else with
some experience will pipe up.


>Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:19:00 -0500
>From: "Campbell, Carl "
>Subject: FTE Small - brake warning lights

>Last night, following Mr. Mike Harms advice, I completely re-bled the
system
>running approximately 2 1/2 cans of fluid through. I was unable to find
the
>pressurized bleeding tool Mr Harms suggested, so, with my best friend
...
>pedal is firm as a rock and the brakes feel very responsive while
>driving. However, the warning lights remain lit. Let me throw these
>questions out there for consumption: 1)Could the reservoir sensor be
>defective, sending an erronious "no fluid" signal to the RABS module and 2)
>if the RABS module "thinks" there's no fluid in the reservoir, does it
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:28:31 -0700
From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Andr=E9?= E. Benguerel"
Subject: FTE Small - Intake Upgrades!

Ray,

I did not remove the insulation from my hood. There was no interference
from the filter kit. I believe that our trucks have different intake set
ups.

Andre E. Benguerel

1995 Ford Ranger 4 X4 SC
4.0L V6, OD Auto, Xlt

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:26:09 PDT
From: "Joseph Barton"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Goodguys Street Rod Nationals

please stop e-mailing me


>From: daner
>Reply-To: small-list ford-trucks.com
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>Subject: Re: FTE Small - Goodguys Street Rod Nationals
>Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 15:09:16 -0400
>
>Is it limited to '72 and earlier ONLY?
>
>Or can I enter my '89 5.0L Ranger?? It is a drag racing event??
>
>
>
>
>At 01:40 PM 7/5/99 -0400, you wrote:
> > If anybody is interested, one of the Goodguys Street Rod Nationals is
> >this coming weekend, July 9-11 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH.
> >Last year, it drew around 10,000 1972 and earlier vehicles. It should be
>a
> >pretty good show this year also. It is especially fun for me, since I
>live
> >about a half mile from the fairgrounds.
> >
> > Just thought I would let anybody who cares know,
> >
> > Tony
> > 94 Ranger Supercab, 4.0L, 5-Speed
> >
> >
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:27:47 PDT
From: "Joseph Barton"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Brake warning light

please stop e-mailing me


>From: Kevin Bice
>Reply-To: small-list ford-trucks.com
>To: "small-list ford-trucks.com"
>Subject: FTE Small - Brake warning light
>Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 21:28:04 -0500
>
>Carl,
>
> Here is some info I found on a 94 explore. I hope it will shed some
>light.....
>4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (4WABS)
>
>NOTE: The anti-lock brake system must be bled in two steps.
>
> 1.The brake master cylinder and Hydraulic Control Unit must be bled
>using Anti-lock Brake Adapter T90P-50-ALA and
> Jumper T93T-50-ALA. If this procedure is not followed, air will be
>trapped in the HCU which eventually leads to a spongy
> brake pedal.
>
> Item
> Part Number
> Description
> 1.
> T90P-50-ALA
> Anti-Lock Brake Adapter (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> 2.
> --
> Bleed/Harness Selector (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> 3.
> --
> Green "Motor On" Lamp (Part of T90-50-ALA)
> 4.
> --
> Red "Motor Off" Lamp (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> 5.
> --
> Valve Button (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> 6.
> --
> Abort Button (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> 7.
> --
> Motor Start Button (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
>
>
> 2.To bleed the brake master cylinder and HCU, disconnect the 40-pin
> plug from the Electronic Control Unit and install the
> anti-lock brake adapter to the wire harness 40-pin plug.
>
> a.Place the bleed/harness selector in bleed position.
> b.Turn the ignition switch (11572) ON. At this point the red OFF
>indicator on the adapter should turn on.
> c.Push the motor button on the adapter down. This starts the
>pump motor. The red OFF indicator turns off and the
> green ON indicator turns on. The pump motor will run for 60
>seconds once the motor button is pushed (you do not
> need to hold the button down). If the pump motor is to be
>turned off for any reason before this 60 seconds has
> elapsed, push the abort button and the pump motor will turn
>off.
> d.After the first 20 seconds have passed, push and hold the
>valve button for 20 seconds. This bleeds any trapped air
> from the brake master cylinder and HCU.
> e.The pump continues to run for an additional 20 seconds after
>the valve button is released.
>
> 3.Bleed the brake lines in the following order:
>
> Right rear
> Left front
> Left rear
> Right front
>
>
>
>
>Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:49:23 -0500
>From: "Campbell, Carl "
>Subject: FTE Small - brake warning lights
>
>Greetings to all:
>
>Ok, I'm stumped (and frustrated). I installed a remanufactured master
>brake
>cylinder on my '88 B II XLT this weekend. I purchased it from a major
>Ford
>Truck dealership here in Nashville, TN. This Bronco II has rear
>antilock
>brakes (RABS). After carefully installing the part and bleeding the
>entire
>system (including the RABS valve), I have an illuminated red "BRAKE" and
>
>yellow "REAR ANTILOCK" warning light on the dash. The pedal feels firm
>and
>the brakes appear to work fine, although I haven't tested the antilock
>feature. I have a Haynes and Chilton Manual. The Chilton manual
>describes
>a method to "flash out" an error code by momentarily grounding a
>"diagnostic
>connector" on the RABS module. According to the Chilton manual, this
>connector is "rearward, under the dash, on the driver side, around the
>main
>cable bundle." The Haynes manual shows this connector near the RABS
>module
>which is mounted behind the driver door on the pillar. I can't find it
>in
>either location. Does anyone know where else the factory might have
>hidden
>this connector? Also, the red "BRAKE" lamp will go out if I disconnect
>the
>reservoir sensor. Does this mean that the sensor is defective? The
>master
>cylinder came with a new reservoir and sensor. Any insight would be
>greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Carl Campbell
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:54:12 -0500
From: "Mike Griffith"
Subject: FTE Small - Re:

Hi! I've been listening for a while.

I've got a '92 Ranger, 4cyl, 5 speed, short bed. Here are a few questions
and comments:

Does any one know if the later model Explorer seats will fit my Ranger? The
drivers seat support is shot. (Upholstery is great but I don't need to
analyze the frame welds with my back side!)

I have terrible electrical noise on both the regular and CB radios. It is
both ignition and motor noise (fan, wipers, etc.) on both radios. I have
checked, cleaned and tightened the engine and body grounds, alternator and
battery connections, etc. The CB now runs on a separate 14 Ga. shielded
twisted pair direct from the battery; it doesn't work any better than with
the cigarette lighter plug. On a related question, I know how to pull the
DIN style radio with the 4 holes in the face, but how do you pull the dash
trim that is over it? Is it just a pry and pull or what?

What is typical fuel mileage for this vehicle? I get 19-22 MPG depending on
speed and road conditions. Is this good bad or typical?

I drained and flushed the 5 speed when I changed the clutch. I'm now
running Mobil 1 synthetic ATF and it works well. I checked with the local
Ford dealer and their comment was "...as long as it says that it meets the
Ford spec on the bottle." It shifts just fine.

I have the rear ABS and have found that except for sometimes a very short
chirp I *can't* lock up the rear a speeds much above a fast walk. 'love it!

Thanks in advance for the help!

/s/

Mike



Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:51:30 -0500
From: Kevin Arnold
Subject: FTE Small - RE:

Ron,

I have stock bucket seats in my Ranger and they are quite comfortable.
However, if the bucket Explorer seat will fit, they are the way to go. They
have the blow-up lumbar support ( very nice ).
My two cent,
Kevin



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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:38:35 EDT
From: Zman959095 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Intake Upgrades!

Can somebody please tell me where I can this intake system, I live in PA and
haven't found anything yet. Thank's a lot!!
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:27:44 -0700
From: "Alan Wilson"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Brake warning light

Hahaha

Joseph Barton wrote:

> please stop e-mailing me
>
> >From: Kevin Bice
> >Reply-To: small-list ford-trucks.com
> >To: "small-list ford-trucks.com"
> >Subject: FTE Small - Brake warning light
> >Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 21:28:04 -0500
> >
> >Carl,
> >
> > Here is some info I found on a 94 explore. I hope it will shed some
> >light.....
> >4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (4WABS)
> >
> >NOTE: The anti-lock brake system must be bled in two steps.
> >
> > 1.The brake master cylinder and Hydraulic Control Unit must be bled
> >using Anti-lock Brake Adapter T90P-50-ALA and
> > Jumper T93T-50-ALA. If this procedure is not followed, air will be
> >trapped in the HCU which eventually leads to a spongy
> > brake pedal.
> >
> > Item
> > Part Number
> > Description
> > 1.
> > T90P-50-ALA
> > Anti-Lock Brake Adapter (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> > 2.
> > --
> > Bleed/Harness Selector (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> > 3.
> > --
> > Green "Motor On" Lamp (Part of T90-50-ALA)
> > 4.
> > --
> > Red "Motor Off" Lamp (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> > 5.
> > --
> > Valve Button (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> > 6.
> > --
> > Abort Button (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> > 7.
> > --
> > Motor Start Button (Part of T90P-50-ALA)
> >
> >
> > 2.To bleed the brake master cylinder and HCU, disconnect the 40-pin
> > plug from the Electronic Control Unit and install the
> > anti-lock brake adapter to the wire harness 40-pin plug.
> >
> > a.Place the bleed/harness selector in bleed position.
> > b.Turn the ignition switch (11572) ON. At this point the red OFF
> >indicator on the adapter should turn on.
> > c.Push the motor button on the adapter down. This starts the
> >pump motor. The red OFF indicator turns off and the
> > green ON indicator turns on. The pump motor will run for 60
> >seconds once the motor button is pushed (you do not
> > need to hold the button down). If the pump motor is to be
> >turned off for any reason before this 60 seconds has
> > elapsed, push the abort button and the pump motor will turn
> >off.
> > d.After the first 20 seconds have passed, push and hold the
> >valve button for 20 seconds. This bleeds any trapped air
> > from the brake master cylinder and HCU.
> > e.The pump continues to run for an additional 20 seconds after
> >the valve button is released.
> >
> > 3.Bleed the brake lines in the following order:
> >
> > Right rear
> > Left front
> > Left rear
> > Right front
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:49:23 -0500
> >From: "Campbell, Carl "
> >Subject: FTE Small - brake warning lights
> >
> >Greetings to all:
> >
> >Ok, I'm stumped (and frustrated). I installed a remanufactured master
> >brake
> >cylinder on my '88 B II XLT this weekend. I purchased it from a major
> >Ford
> >Truck dealership here in Nashville, TN. This Bronco II has rear
> >antilock
> >brakes (RABS). After carefully installing the part and bleeding the
> >entire
> >system (including the RABS valve), I have an illuminated red "BRAKE" and
> >
> >yellow "REAR ANTILOCK" warning light on the dash. The pedal feels firm
> >and
> >the brakes appear to work fine, although I haven't tested the antilock
> >feature. I have a Haynes and Chilton Manual. The Chilton manual
> >describes
> >a method to "flash out" an error code by momentarily grounding a
> >"diagnostic
> >connector" on the RABS module. According to the Chilton manual, this
> >connector is "rearward, under the dash, on the driver side, around the
> >main
> >cable bundle." The Haynes manual shows this connector near the RABS
> >module
> >which is mounted behind the driver door on the pillar. I can't find it
> >in
> >either location. Does anyone know where else the factory might have
> >hidden
> >this connector? Also, the red "BRAKE" lamp will go out if I disconnect
> >the
> >reservoir sensor. Does this mean that the sensor is defective? The
> >master
> >cylinder came with a new reservoir and sensor. Any insight would be
> >greatly
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Carl Campbell
> >
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:11:21 -0700
From: Ray Scheidnes
Subject: RE: FTE Small - Intake Upgrades!

Go to Kurtz Kustomz Motorsports on the internet at: www.kustomz.com


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>
> Can somebody please tell me where I can this intake system, I live in PA
> and
> haven't found anything yet. Thank's a lot!!
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:27:01 EDT
From: Rngr86STX aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox

Ive also heard talk in here about cooler air stepping up the HP a little.
Thats the only reason I havent done any cuttin or drillin. Im sure the air
inside the engine compartment is much hotter that the air its taking in from
the outside.
On the same note, (people dont laugh I have a wild imagination)has anyone
heard of anyone runnong a small hose(say 1/2" heater hose) from somewhere in
the A/C airflow to the intake just before the throttle? Ive always noticed my
2.9L runs MUCH better in the winter than the summer. (not just cause the
compressor is turning in the summer either). Hey - just one of those wild $$
ideas I may make millions from someday. Doesnt hurt to ask!
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:32:10 -0500
From: "Campbell, Carl "
Subject: RE: FTE Small - brake warning lights

Sorry Mike, I didn't mean to make you feel old ! I agree with you
concerning obtaining the error code. If you'll recall my first post about
this problem, I was trying to find the single wire diagnostic connector
referred to in the Chilton manual. According to the manual, if you
momentarily short this connector to ground, the "REAR ANTILOCK" warning lamp
will start flashing. There will be a number of short flashes followed by a
long flash. The total number of flashes is the error code. There is a table
in the manual that tells what the code means. Example: 3 flashes is a Code 3
= Open Dump Circuit. The table goes all the way up to 15 Flashes which is a
Code 15=memory failure. For those of you following along in your hymnals,
this table is on page 9-31 of the Chilton manual. The problem is that I
haven't been able to locate this $# ! connector. The Chilton manual says
it's a orange/black wire under the dash on the driver side near the main
cable bundle. I couldn't find it. My Haynes manual, which doesn't go into
as much detail about the system, has a diagram showing a diagnostic
connector very near to the main bulkhead connector on the RABS module
located behind the driver door. I couldn't find it there either. The
reason I asked about the reservoir sensor yesterday is because that is the
ONLY thing that has been changed and the system was working before (ie no
warning lights). I think the next step is to try to get the old reservoir
to hold enough fluid to test my theory by reconnecting to the old sensor.
I'll let you know what I find out. BTW in answering your question about the
speed sensor, on my 88 BII, it is a single unit mounted on the diff housing
and monitors the speed of the ring gear.
Carl
> ----------
> From: Mike Harms[SMTP:MikeH bechamp.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:24 AM
> To: 'small-list ford-trucks.com'
> Subject: RE: FTE Small - brake warning lights
>
> Ouch.. Mr. Harms, now I feel old.
>
> I haven't had any real experience with repairing anti-lock but I read
> about
> it quite a bit as it's a technology that I find very interesting.
>
> First, I would really want to see if I can pull the codes from the ABS
> system. Depending on the system you have, there are many sensors and
> servos
> and any one could cause a fault.
> Fluid Pressure Sensor
> Wheel Speed Sensors (Do Rangers have just one in the axle or one at each
> wheel end?)
> Electro/Hydraulic Modulation Valves
>
> and probably others specific to the application.
>
> If can pull the codes and don't find any then I would start looking at
> faulty indicators. But from what I understand, if that light is on, there
> will be a code to pull (granted, it may not point you to the exact
> problem).
> If you can't find a code you'll really only be left with the same option
> the
> dealer would have. Test each sensor as recommended in the book to see if
> you can find one out of spec. (Assuming there is a spec for each sensor)
>
> I am sorry I can't give any specific information. Maybe someone else with
> some experience will pipe up.
>
>
> >Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:19:00 -0500
> >From: "Campbell, Carl "
> >Subject: FTE Small - brake warning lights
>
> >Last night, following Mr. Mike Harms advice, I completely re-bled the
> system
> >running approximately 2 1/2 cans of fluid through. I was unable to find
> the
> >pressurized bleeding tool Mr Harms suggested, so, with my best friend
> ...
> >pedal is firm as a rock and the brakes feel very responsive while
> >driving. However, the warning lights remain lit. Let me throw these
> >questions out there for consumption: 1)Could the reservoir sensor be
> >defective, sending an erronious "no fluid" signal to the RABS module and
> 2)
> >if the RABS module "thinks" there's no fluid in the reservoir, does it
> light
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:41:15 -0400
From: "David A. Cooley"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox

At 05:27 PM 7/15/99 -0400, you wrote:
> Ive also heard talk in here about cooler air stepping up the HP a little.
>Thats the only reason I havent done any cuttin or drillin. Im sure the air
>inside the engine compartment is much hotter that the air its taking in from
>the outside.
> On the same note, (people dont laugh I have a wild imagination)has anyone
>heard of anyone runnong a small hose(say 1/2" heater hose) from somewhere in
>the A/C airflow to the intake just before the throttle? Ive always noticed my
>2.9L runs MUCH better in the winter than the summer. (not just cause the
>compressor is turning in the summer either). Hey - just one of those wild $$
>ideas I may make millions from someday. Doesnt hurt to ask!


Won't get enough volume to make a difference... Besides, when you punch it,
the A/C is cut off anyway.
Hotter air going in to the intake at cruise helps mileage.

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:45:31 -0500
From: Kevin Arnold
Subject: RE: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox

Yeah , I've heard of a guy that did that. I think I read it on www.ford ranger. com but I am not sure.
Kevin

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Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 4:27 PM
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Subject: Re: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox

Ive also heard talk in here about cooler air stepping up the HP a little.
Thats the only reason I havent done any cuttin or drillin. Im sure the air
inside the engine compartment is much hotter that the air its taking in from
the outside.
On the same note, (people dont laugh I have a wild imagination)has anyone
heard of anyone runnong a small hose(say 1/2" heater hose) from somewhere in
the A/C airflow to the intake just before the throttle? Ive always noticed my
2.9L runs MUCH better in the winter than the summer. (not just cause the
compressor is turning in the summer either). Hey - just one of those wild $$
ideas I may make millions from someday. Doesnt hurt to ask!
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:20:42 -0700
From: Ray Scheidnes
Subject: RE: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox

One of the contributors to this discussion of air intakes said something the
other day about running his own test to measure the difference between
outside air and under-the-hood air. He said that he found only about 5 to
10 degrees difference at cruising speeds, which I would have to agree is
minimal. I've also read this from other places... The only time you'd
probably see the temperature difference exceed the 5 to 10 degree range is
if you sat in traffic on a hot day. But, you'd be stopped anyway.
Kind of seems like the positive comments from those who have installed KKM
air induction kits on their Rangers have outweighed the temperature issue.

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>
> Ive also heard talk in here about cooler air stepping up the HP a little.
>
> Thats the only reason I havent done any cuttin or drillin. Im sure the air
>
> inside the engine compartment is much hotter that the air its taking in
> from
> the outside.
> On the same note, (people dont laugh I have a wild imagination)has anyone
>
> heard of anyone runnong a small hose(say 1/2" heater hose) from somewhere
> in
> the A/C airflow to the intake just before the throttle? Ive always noticed
> my
> 2.9L runs MUCH better in the winter than the summer. (not just cause the
> compressor is turning in the summer either). Hey - just one of those wild
> $$
> ideas I may make millions from someday. Doesnt hurt to ask!
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>
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:32:06 -0400
From: "Anthony Rifici"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Goodguys... Stop e-mailing me?

>please stop e-mailing me
>
>
Since I am the original sender of the "Goodguys..." post, I assume that
this is directed at me. The last time I posted to the list was 7/6 with 2
posts. I don't have any record of sending e-mail to the list or to your
personal address after that date.
So, if there is a problem, you are going to have to be more specific if
you want it corrected.

-Do the e-mails you want stopped all arrive with the "Goodguys..."
header?
-Who do they come in from. i.e. are they coming from the list or my
personal e-
mail address?
-Or is this just your unique way of uns*bscribing to the list?

Tony


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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 22:39:07 -0400
From: "J Cope"
Subject: FTE Small - BII Stuff

There was talk a while back about thermostat temps. What is the stock
thermo temp for my '88 BII, and does anyone recommend changing it?
Also, I've heard that older BII's had larger throttle bodies than "newer"
ones. Exactly which ones had the larger throttle body, and again does
anyone recommend changing the (stock) one I've got now?
Thanks!

JC
'88 BII XLT
235/70R15s
K&N
10k tow hooks
40ch CB
Removed airbox

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 22:50:02 -0400
From: "J Cope"
Subject: RE: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox

I was actually thinking about doing the same thing to make up the
difference... Let me know if anyone knows an easy way to do that...

JC
'88 BII XLT
235/70R15s
K&N
10k tow hooks
40ch CB
Removed airbox

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Subject: Re: FTE Small - '88 BII Airbox


Ive also heard talk in here about cooler air stepping up the HP a little.
Thats the only reason I havent done any cuttin or drillin. Im sure the air
inside the engine compartment is much hotter that the air its taking in from
the outside.
On the same note, (people dont laugh I have a wild imagination)has anyone
heard of anyone runnong a small hose(say 1/2" heater hose) from somewhere in
the A/C airflow to the intake just before the throttle? Ive always noticed
my
2.9L runs MUCH better in the winter than the summer. (not just cause the
compressor is turning in the summer either). Hey - just one of those wild
$$
ideas I may make millions from someday. Doesnt hurt to ask!
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Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:34:09 -0400
From: Tom Kirkbride
Subject: FTE Small - Computer problem?

For the past few months I have been looking around for another Bronco II.
Today I found an 85, V6, 4X4, 5-speed for sale. Before the guy tried
turning it over he told me that it probably wouldnt run because the
computer was damaged in an accident (the reason he was selling it). It
was side swiped on the front fender of the passenger side. Would this be
enough to damage the computer? I have a parts Bronco II and if need be
how easy would it be to swap the parts. Other than that everything is
nice. Interior very nice. New brakes, driveshaft, master cylinder, all
new gaskets, and more. It has 146,000 miles and he is asking $450. Does
this sound all right? Thanks in advance!

Tom Kirkbride
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Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:21:43 EDT
From: Rmisker aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Ranger Expedition, or Explorer back to the roots

Yes please send them to me as well. I would like to see them :)

Thanks

Rob
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Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:26:03 EDT
From: Rmisker aol.com
Subject: FTE Small - Headers and Filter charger

This is the first time posting so I hope I do not offend anyone.
I have a 94 Ford Ranger with the 2.3L four cylinder. The thing is great for
gas mileage and has some pick up but I am looking for some more. I have been
trying to find some Exhaust Headers, a FilterCharger like K&N or the one that
you all have been talking about the "KMM" I think that is what it is, and
also a performance chip. I have heard that they are all available but I have
not been able to find anything. If you all could help me out I would greatly
appreciate it.

Thanks
Rob SLC, UT
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Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:56:43 EDT
From: SpyderLv81 aol.com
Subject: FTE Small - FTE small-list - 99 ranger....

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