Newby - Lloyd
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Newby - Lloyd
Just wanted to introduce myself with a quick post and say that I've already learned a lot from searching various topics on the FTE website.
I sold my 1991 Quigley XLT 4x4 a few years ago and have regretted not having it around camping and basic utility use, but I actually don't miss the 10-12 mpg and filling up the tanks at $4.00 plus per gallon here in San Diego.
So I went another route, and last weekend I bought a very nice one owner 1987 E150 XL in Seattle and drove it home to San Diego. I had been looking for a short wheel base model (124") with windows (XL) and the 300 six cylinder motor and this one fit the bill. Once I started talking with the owner I found that it had the 4.9 liter six with FI, a manual 3-speed + OD transmission, and 3.55 LSD differential.
From reading some of the FTE posts, the B-code RTS TS-OD 4 speed is not the transmission of choice, but overall I'm happy with my purchase and look forward to learning more about it on FTE.
Who knows, maybe there's a M5R2 Mazda 5 speed converstion in my future.
I sold my 1991 Quigley XLT 4x4 a few years ago and have regretted not having it around camping and basic utility use, but I actually don't miss the 10-12 mpg and filling up the tanks at $4.00 plus per gallon here in San Diego.
So I went another route, and last weekend I bought a very nice one owner 1987 E150 XL in Seattle and drove it home to San Diego. I had been looking for a short wheel base model (124") with windows (XL) and the 300 six cylinder motor and this one fit the bill. Once I started talking with the owner I found that it had the 4.9 liter six with FI, a manual 3-speed + OD transmission, and 3.55 LSD differential.
From reading some of the FTE posts, the B-code RTS TS-OD 4 speed is not the transmission of choice, but overall I'm happy with my purchase and look forward to learning more about it on FTE.
Who knows, maybe there's a M5R2 Mazda 5 speed converstion in my future.
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Welcome to FTE's Van Forums----it is a good site for more than a few Ford issues and general BS from time-to-time too!
Can't help on the trans issue but as I'm sure you know there are other sub-forums dealing with specific components too. While some issues or conversion/adapting thoughts are vehicle type specific others are generic to the engine type. In this way some info is applicable no matter what chassis you're working on---generally anyway.
Can't help on the trans issue but as I'm sure you know there are other sub-forums dealing with specific components too. While some issues or conversion/adapting thoughts are vehicle type specific others are generic to the engine type. In this way some info is applicable no matter what chassis you're working on---generally anyway.
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Thanks for the welcome JWA.
The transmission really doesn't have any issues, but it would be nice to have the ratios a little closer, especially around town.
I'm sure when I'm ready, I'll be able find the info I need on FTE.
The transmission really doesn't have any issues, but it would be nice to have the ratios a little closer, especially around town.
I'm sure when I'm ready, I'll be able find the info I need on FTE.
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