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the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ small-list Digest Wed, 04 Oct 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 164 In This Issue: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger Re: Computerized reminders Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger Re: Computerized reminders obdII scanner Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger More Firestone News Engine ping / flowmasters Radio removal Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Re: Radio removal Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Engine ping / flowmasters Re: Engine ping / flowmasters ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ardy2 aol.com
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 00:07:47 EDT Subject: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger I am having trouble removing the original radio. Tonight, I finally got the front trim off and have some access to the radio. I cannot get it to budge. Something must have it tied down or locked in place. Anyone have experience with removing these. Thanks ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2000 21:20:04 -0700 From: Dan Wentz <dwentz earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Computerized reminders This is a new one on me. What's this console reminder that people are resetting? I've always just used the old fashioned "I changed the oil at 37,000 so I'll have to do it again at 40,000" method. ~Dan 1950 F1 351C--The reluctant daily driver thanks to the MTA strike. 1998 Explorer--With tires made in NC. Not recalled--yet... ------------------------------ From: "Bill A'Hearn" <wahearn earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 21:29:02 -0700 If I remember correctly, the back of the radio in my ole '88 Ranger was attached to the dash. Bill 97 Explorer XLT 5.0L 99 F150 Lariat SC 5.4L ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ardy2 aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 9:07 PM Subject: [small-list] Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger > I am having trouble removing the original radio. Tonight, I finally got the > front trim off and have some access to the radio. I cannot get it to budge. > Something must have it tied down or locked in place. > > Anyone have experience with removing these. > > Thanks > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > > ------------------------------ From: "Hans Luckoff" <hluckoff azteca.net>
Subject: Re: Computerized reminders Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 22:01:08 -0700 Dan, They are talking about Ford's optional message center, it's in the floor console and it keeps track of when you changed oil and when it is time to change again, it is set for 7500 mile oil change under optimal conditions but you can set it for 90% 80% 50% or what ever you choose. I guess it knows what kind of driving you do and sets the amount of oil life left according to that. It also tells you if your oil level is ok and your cooling system is ok same with the alternator, how many gallons of fuel you have left and how many miles to empty and etc. Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Wentz" <dwentz earthlink.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 9:20 PM Subject: [small-list] Re: Computerized reminders > This is a new one on me. What's this console reminder that people are > resetting? I've always just used the old fashioned "I changed the oil at > 37,000 so I'll have to do it again at 40,000" method. > > ~Dan > > 1950 F1 351C--The reluctant daily driver thanks to the MTA strike. > 1998 Explorer--With tires made in NC. Not recalled--yet... > > > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Harold Bucks" <harold.bucks 1usa.com>
Subject: obdII scanner Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 04:03:28 -0400 A few months ago someone refered to a source that sold a scanner that interfaced with a PC or laptop. I've misplaced that information ( new computer ) and am interested in purchasing one. Can anyone help? Thanks ------------------------------ From: "Jason Holmes" <castlerisk hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 17:55:07 GMT My experience is with a '91 Ranger and '99 Explorer, but it should still apply. Now that you have the front trim removed look on the both sides of the radio and you should see four holes just about large enough to stick a stretched coat hanger in. This is Ford's radio security. I tried using an aftermarket Ford radio remover from Pep Boys and had poor results, but yours may be better. What happens is you need to stick the removers into the holes and pull (wiggling the radio as you go) Or just do what I did, go by a local shop that specializes in radio installations and have them pull your radio. I had to buy the bracket and wiring kit anyway. The shop I went to did it for free >From: Ardy2 aol.com
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>Subject: [small-list] Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger >Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 00:07:47 EDT > >I am having trouble removing the original radio. Tonight, I finally got >the >front trim off and have some access to the radio. I cannot get it to >budge. >Something must have it tied down or locked in place. > >Anyone have experience with removing these. > >Thanks >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 15:47:08 -0400 From: David Cooley <n5xmt triad.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger At 01:55 PM 10/05/2000, you wrote: >My experience is with a '91 Ranger and '99 Explorer, but it should still >apply. Now that you have the front trim removed look on the both sides of >the radio and you should see four holes just about large enough to stick a >stretched coat hanger in. This is Ford's radio security. I tried using an >aftermarket Ford radio remover from Pep Boys and had poor results, but >yours may be better. What happens is you need to stick the removers into >the holes and pull (wiggling the radio as you go) It's actually reallly easy if you put the tools in and move them to the sides. that releases the latches, then pull out. =========================================================== David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT triad.rr.com
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I am Pentium of Borg... Division is Futile! =========================================================== ------------------------------ From: "Bobby Herring" <bherring htcomp.net>
Subject: More Firestone News Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 14:48:16 -0500 Some more firestone news: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20001005/bs/tire_deaths_spares_2.html ------------------------------ From: "Flynn Einhorn" <feinhorn hotmail.com>
Subject: Engine ping / flowmasters Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 15:57:45 EDT I have a 1999 3.0L V6 Ranger XLT and it pings when I put regular gas in it. Does this adversly effect the truck. I also have flowmaster on it, could that be it. I know that when I put high grade gas in the ping stops. Problem is that high test gas is so darn expensive. Anyone else have flowmasters on their ranger? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 16:11:20 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Re: Replacing Factory Radio in 89 Ranger From: Sandman <sandmanx pdq.net>
I just did this 2 weeks ago on my old 89. I took out an aftermarket stereo and replaced it with the factory. I took off the plastic around the steering column, took off 2 bolts behind the ashtray, and was able to pull out the dash. Took me about 15 minutes or less to do it. From what I can tell, there is nothing that would hold the radio down to the dash, unless the wiring harness, or antenna connector was tight. If you pull the dash out, its the easiest way to get access to everything under there. On Thu, 5 Oct 2000 Ardy2 aol.com wrote:
> I am having trouble removing the original radio. Tonight, I finally got the > front trim off and have some access to the radio. I cannot get it to budge. > Something must have it tied down or locked in place. > > Anyone have experience with removing these. > > Thanks > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ From: "Flynn Einhorn" <feinhorn hotmail.com>
Subject: Radio removal Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 16:02:38 EDT There is a actual tool to remove ford radios. Well I know that the tool used to take out the radio in my '99 ranger was a ford radio puller a machanic friend of mine had. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 16:03:58 -0400 From: David Cooley <n5xmt triad.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Engine ping / flowmasters At 03:57 PM 10/05/2000, you wrote: >I have a 1999 3.0L V6 Ranger XLT and it pings when I put regular gas in it. >Does this adversly effect the truck. I also have flowmaster on it, could >that be it. I know that when I put high grade gas in the ping stops. >Problem is that high test gas is so darn expensive. Anyone else have >flowmasters on their ranger? The problem is pretty common... Need to clean the MAF... the sensing wire get's dirty, and the MAF senses less air than is really flowing into the engine. This makes the computer put in less fuel, leaning the mixture. That makes it ping. Once you clean the MAF, you'll feel a pick up in power, and the ping will go away on 87. =========================================================== David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT triad.rr.com
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I am Pentium of Borg... Division is Futile! =========================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 16:07:59 -0400 From: David Cooley <n5xmt triad.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Radio removal At 04:02 PM 10/05/2000, you wrote: >There is a actual tool to remove ford radios. Well I know that the tool >used to take out the radio in my '99 ranger was a ford radio puller a >machanic friend of mine had. Wal-Mart and any car stereo shop has them. =========================================================== David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT triad.rr.com
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I am Pentium of Borg... Division is Futile! =========================================================== ------------------------------ From: "Flynn Einhorn" <feinhorn hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 16:17:27 EDT Could it also have to do with the fact that I have a K&N cone open air filter? Is it getting to much air? What is the MAF? Mass Air ....?? Anyway how do you go about cleaning it? >From: David Cooley <n5xmt triad.rr.com>
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>Subject: [small-list] Re: Engine ping / flowmasters >Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 16:03:58 -0400 > >At 03:57 PM 10/05/2000, you wrote: >>I have a 1999 3.0L V6 Ranger XLT and it pings when I put regular gas in >>it. >>Does this adversly effect the truck. I also have flowmaster on it, could >>that be it. I know that when I put high grade gas in the ping stops. >>Problem is that high test gas is so darn expensive. Anyone else have >>flowmasters on their ranger? > > >The problem is pretty common... Need to clean the MAF... the sensing wire >get's dirty, and the MAF senses less air than is really flowing into the >engine. This makes the computer put in less fuel, leaning the >mixture. That makes it ping. >Once you clean the MAF, you'll feel a pick up in power, and the ping will >go away on 87. > > >=========================================================== >David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT triad.rr.com
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>I am Pentium of Borg... Division is Futile! >=========================================================== > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ From: "Hans Luckoff" <hluckoff azteca.net>
Subject: Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:33:26 -0700 I also have a 99 Ranger with the 3.0 V6 and the Flowmaster 50 series muffler and 2.5 inch tailpipe, I have never had the problem before or after the cat-back was installed. I don't think it's the flowmaster. Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Flynn Einhorn" <feinhorn hotmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 12:57 PM Subject: [small-list] Engine ping / flowmasters > I have a 1999 3.0L V6 Ranger XLT and it pings when I put regular gas in it. > Does this adversly effect the truck. I also have flowmaster on it, could > that be it. I know that when I put high grade gas in the ping stops. > Problem is that high test gas is so darn expensive. Anyone else have > flowmasters on their ranger? > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Joe M" <merchjo bellatlantic.net>
Subject: Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 21:36:39 -0400 Nope sorry. I have the same problem as you. Ford has replaced a ton of parts and still could not figure it out. They finally came down to say it was the way we drive are trucks. You have 3 options 1 - Use 93 fuel 2 - Use a colder plug - NGK V grooved worked for me 3 - Install a DIS - I use Jacobs electronics very nice unit. #3 is were I am out now. I did have some good luck with #2 but on really hot days, it still pinged. I am in the processes of suing Ford for breach or warrantee as I am over the limit for a lemon law. Hope this helps List of parts replaced MAF Coil pack 3 times Reprogram of spark curves 3 time (original one was to set octane to 87 instead of 93) Replacement of computer pickup coil wires -----Original Message----- From: small-list-bounce ford-trucks.com
[mailto:small-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Flynn Einhorn
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 3:58 PM To: small-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [small-list] Engine ping / flowmasters I have a 1999 3.0L V6 Ranger XLT and it pings when I put regular gas in it. Does this adversly effect the truck. I also have flowmaster on it, could that be it. I know that when I put high grade gas in the ping stops. Problem is that high test gas is so darn expensive. Anyone else have flowmasters on their ranger? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 19:27:34 +0100 From: Adam McLaughlin <kd6poc jps.net>
Subject: Engine ping / flowmasters I have a flowmaster series 50 on my 1988 2.9 Bronco 2. I am using JBA headers, and a 2 1/2" pipe out behind the rear right wheel. I have burned nothing but 92 grade in it for the life of the engine, so I have no idea what the cheap stuff runs like. But, hey, I do have a flowmaster on the motor. :-) Flowmaster is located here in Town, approximately 1.8 miles from my house so there stuff is cheap and everywhere here in Santa Rosa. Adam Flynn Einhorn wrote: > I have a 1999 3.0L V6 Ranger XLT and it pings when I put regular gas in it. > Does this adversly effect the truck. I also have flowmaster on it, could > that be it. I know that when I put high grade gas in the ping stops. > Problem is that high test gas is so darn expensive. Anyone else have > flowmasters on their ranger? > _____________________ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 10:35:40 -0400 From: Jean Marc Chartier <jmc.chartier sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Engine ping / flowmasters Flynn Einhorn wrote: > Could it also have to do with the fact that I have a K&N cone open air > filter? Is it getting to much air? What is the MAF? Mass Air ....?? > Anyway how do you go about cleaning it? Check out the following site; http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/exp.html .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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