I just bought a 92 f150 xlt-original paint perfect except hood which is original but flat and has lost its clear coat. Did it originall come with a hood insulator to protect it from heat? it has none now and i was thinking its due to the heat just baking the paint. Before i get it painted I wanted to see if one did come on it from the factory.. Thanks

 

ohh also does anyone know what size the original exhaust pipe is? 2 1/4? I need some new clamps and was just curious before i guess at it???

 

some have it and some do not have hood insulator.

you can put one on if you want too.

 

Where can you get the good insulator? And is there a Ford Part # that someone may know of?

 

Go to a ford dealership and buy one from the parts department. You can get one that fits 92-96 f150. My 93 doesnt have one. And yes the original pipe was 2 1/4.

 

Good luck 90% of parts I ask for at dealer (other than mecanicals relays ect.) they look at you strange and say that's a what year ? Hope you can get it. Good luck

 

Don't think the "insulator" does anything for the paint, it is simply for noise. And no, it is not a fire blanket either.

I don't know how it as determined whether it is optioned on these trucks, but the Ford cars anyway seem to have them for the most part except for Police (Special Service) cars. Don't recall Police cars all having faded paint on the hood - they just simply don't care about extra noise.

 

Does anyone have a Ford Part # for the hood insulation & clips for a '96 F-150? Thanks.

 

Dynamat makes a hoodliner which Summit Racing sells, part # DYC-11905 for $59.95. It reduces noise (like the rest of their products) and insulates against heat. Hope this helps.

 

ill check it out tommarow i dont think i have ever seen a hood mat on a f series

 

Maybe they were more common on the Bronco. In any case I know I have seen a few now and then. I'll keep looking.

Sam

 

ok, i found them , deisel only , f4tz.16738.a and the retainers are .388908.s