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Dec 4, 2007 | 09:08 AM

#16

bfloyd4445

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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen

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Originally Posted by MattV

Good find. 107k miles on a 300 is just the start of breaking the motor in. Visor definitely needs to come off!

Yep, fine engine and lasts forever, but you better not be in any hurry to get anywhere.

Dec 4, 2007 | 09:26 AM

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CousinLarry

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Thanks for the kind words!!

tomtoc - thanks! Found one off a 95 with the tach on car-parts for $45 shipped! Should be here in a couple days. Thanks!

TheRoadVirus - the 99 is a six speed - wouldn't have it any other way! I just got it over the summer.. Only mods so far are an air lid, an electric cutout, a Hurst shifter, and I changed the gear ratio from 3.42 to 3.90. It's black with T-tops.. Here's a pic

bfloyd4445 - How do I know if I have LSD? Is there an RPO code or something?

17fordguy - I am ordering a new set of lights on ebay soon. The previous owner said some kids kicked it off

Thanks again guys - I've been reading the back threads and learning a lot. Looking forward to learning even more!

Dec 4, 2007 | 09:53 AM

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Skandocious

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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA

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Originally Posted by CousinLarry

Thanks for the kind words!!
bfloyd4445 - How do I know if I have LSD? Is there an RPO code or something?

You can tell if you've got limited-slip by checking the tag on the rear axle. If the code says something like 3L55, for example, then you've got 3.55s with Limited-Slip. If it says 3 55 you've got 3.55s without it. If theres no tag, check your driver door sticker and use this decoder:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Decoder.html

Dec 4, 2007 | 03:55 PM

#19

fordguy300

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the tach in my 87 with the big six goes to 6 grand but redlines at like 5700 i am if i am thinking right. nice find and yes take the visor off

Dec 4, 2007 | 04:15 PM

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TheRoadVirus

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From: Orangeville, Ontario

Nice 'maro. The 6 spd is the way to go for sure.. except I bet the trans not letting you skip gears can be a pain (IIRC).

Dec 4, 2007 | 04:20 PM

#21

CousinLarry

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Yes - the visor will be off and on ebay this weekend

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Originally Posted by TheRoadVirus

Nice 'maro. The 6 spd is the way to go for sure.. except I bet the trans not letting you skip gears can be a pain (IIRC).

Nah - I went to radio shack to fix that.. There's a $0.45 resistor you can plug into the wire going to the solenoid which turns that off and you are free to switch to any gear at any RPM..