OK guys over the last year (and before) we have had some excellent how to post, like oil changing and fuel filter changing...you know the kind of stuff I am looking for. Post the links here to the threads we should put in the Tech Folder. Let's discuss here (this thread) what we all want in the Tech Folder…..I hate to stick all the ones we want ...so the folder will keep the forum main page clean...main objective

Steve you have done some and so has Beach...so time to try to find all the good ones.

Bob how bout the instructions for the Harpooning the tank?

In addition, Matt has been talking about a performance folder...what do you all think?

Let's use this thread to hone in on what we want...

 

Before you start, should we consider a group structure for them...
like exterior, engine, electrical, basic maintenance,
I see this with LOTS of possibilities and it'd be good to have a structure before it gets too big ?
(Sorry, had too many remediation projects to repair the mess without structure )


or not

 

Lets do structure....i.e. an area for each or...heck just start typing

 

I am in for oil and filter change, air filter change, fuel water separator drain, fuel filters change and others I can think up. where do you want them posted? You want them in html or Word?

 

Less do html right here, that way if I screw it up we still have it to go back to until I get it fixed.

 

As you notice these links are still active threads...which may or may not be good...need input

 

This is just Excursion related maybe, but cuniak has a good writeup on replacing door lock actuators:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ghlight=cuinak

 

How about an Excursion fog lamp update and grill removal one?
Feel free to edit this:

Fog lamp bulb upgrade (Grill removal variant)
It IS a puzzle isn't it..
the grill is light (almost fragile once you get it off)
held on by 4 or 5 screws across the top and 4 or 5 clips along the bottom...
the screws are easy - take all off except just loosen the far left one so there is some play with the grill and u can pivot it away on the top right to figure out the next step...

the bottom clips are more of a bother to get to...
I used a long flat blade screwdriver to release the bottom clips...
once you see it, it's easy, but it's figuring out how to get to them at first. that's the puzzle ....
the clips are basically C clips that are slipped around horizontal tabs on the grill bottom and pushed into slots in the radiator supports.
remember the grill is more or less plastic and fragile when removed so don't FORCE anything with too much pressure and do support it as u release it (a helper is "helpful" the first time)

I pulled the top right of the grill out a bit so I could locate where it was held in on the bottom...
slipped the wide screwdriver in horizontally under the far right clip along the bottom of the grill and with a LITTLE pull on the grill as I twisted the screwdriver it freed the far right clip....
then moved to the next clip working my way from right to left...
(I'm right handed and worked alone is the reason I did it this way )

once the bottom is free, unscrew the last bolt and remove the grill...
be careful with twisting forces on the tabs or screw holes as more connections are removed...

when finished with the work behind the grill, it's easier to put the grill on if you put the clips on the grill and locate the top properly by putting the screws back in without tightening them... then pivot the bottom in and slight pushes will "seat" the clips....

Now, what do u do while the grill is off ?

You could upgrade the bulbs in the fogs to 9005's,
clean out the radiator and tranny cooler fins,
locate your block heater plug hidden in there,
consider putting screen material behind your grill to keep the bugs out of the radiator fins,
consider the "ZooDad" mod that some have done to get a "bit" of a ram air effect or at least cooler air into the air cleaner snorkel... (think about it if you will be in a lot of snow first...)
let's see what else....
hang Christmas ornaments from your radiator

hope this helps and I remember how I did it a LONG time ago !

 

Anyone tried this idea while changing oil ?

Open the oil fill hole on the top of the engine,
place the shop vac nozzle over the hole so that it looks like it is sucking out the old engine oil.

Turn on the shop vac...

Place collection pan under the drain bolt then loosen the bolt to allow the oil to flow into the pan.

Will the shop vac hold the old oil into the pan until you turn the vac off?

Maybe it will at least slow down the mess down there

 

Waddo u think ?
While everyone else is asleep and I have to be quiet --- I'm on a roll

Is it stil viable for superduty owners to install the Excursion sound panels under the dash and wheel wells to mask some of the engine noise ?
Drivers side: YC3Z-78046A25-AA
Passenger side: YC3Z-78046A24
$40 to $60 for pair ?
Quieting the cab 10 Db or so is nothing to throw hearing aids at

AND

Chalk test for proper tire inflation no matter the load!

( I learned this auto-crossing the other car to get the most tire contact on the road)

Park on level ground with enough room in front to be able to move without turning for 20 feet or so.
Draw a chalk line completely across the tread with chalk (all tires)
Pull ahead so the tire revolves two or three times or until the chalk starts wearing off.
You’re good if the chalk is worn off equally across the width of the tread !
If the chalk is worn off more in the center than at the edges, the tire is over inflated.

If the chalk is worn off more at the edges than in the center, the tire is under inflated.

 

And is a lot of it in here ?
www.clubfte.com/users/monsta/SuperDutyFAQ.html

 

In this great idea for a Tech folder, you need to post how to properly tow a trailer. Including how to determine how much can be towed behind a vehicle, what to use to hook up(load levelers size ball, etc) when you need brakes on your trailer. Also towing laws are differant from state to state. what I have towed here in MI would require a CDL in PA. I see over loaded vehicles alot and with what Super Duties can tow, just means someone can get themselves way over their head.

yes I know that there is a towing forum but make it just for Super Duties

 

You got the job, why not get it typed up with links and all...want to do it..?
It is a good idea....we have enough guys the tow we can make great input for new folks to help in towing.

 

John never thought about the parts aspect of this...good one, just got to figure out how to do it....hum

 

Or, just get a Fumoto valve