Tech Tip Suggestion Box: Open for business!
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Tech Tip Suggestion Box: Open for business!
Please use this thread for posting requests for topics to be included in the "Tech Tips, Tricks and Projects" sticky. Please post names of the threads you want to see here in link form.
#2
Wow, there IS a God!
1. Body panel interchangeability and differences - clips, doors, beds and tailgates
2. Interior interchangeability or how to fit later model parts
3. How to post pics in threads
4. F100 lug pattern and brake differences
5. 8 lug bolt pattern differences - 8x6.5 vs 8x170
6. Rear axle ID and interchangeability
7. Front TTB axle id - D44 vs D50
8. Solid axle swap info
9. Max tire size for "xx" inches of lift
10. Max tire size for D44 axles - 35"
11. Will a XXX motor fit and what perches do I need
12. F100, F150-F350 parts interchangeability
13. OEM Tach install
14. Delay wiper install
15. Instrument and radio bezel differences
16. What is a "Swiss Cheese" frame
That's all I can think of of the top of my head.
Oh wait one more and most important:
17. Why is uncle.stoch such a douche bag?
1. Body panel interchangeability and differences - clips, doors, beds and tailgates
2. Interior interchangeability or how to fit later model parts
3. How to post pics in threads
4. F100 lug pattern and brake differences
5. 8 lug bolt pattern differences - 8x6.5 vs 8x170
6. Rear axle ID and interchangeability
7. Front TTB axle id - D44 vs D50
8. Solid axle swap info
9. Max tire size for "xx" inches of lift
10. Max tire size for D44 axles - 35"
11. Will a XXX motor fit and what perches do I need
12. F100, F150-F350 parts interchangeability
13. OEM Tach install
14. Delay wiper install
15. Instrument and radio bezel differences
16. What is a "Swiss Cheese" frame
That's all I can think of of the top of my head.
Oh wait one more and most important:
17. Why is uncle.stoch such a douche bag?
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Great guys! Please, I need links to the threads you want!
Give me a link like this. Copy and paste the url of the thread you want:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...questions.html
And well turn it into something like this:
Give me a link like this. Copy and paste the url of the thread you want:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...questions.html
And well turn it into something like this:
Trending Topics
#8
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Glow Plug Testing Procedure
Injector Return Line Replacement Procedure
Electrical Connector Failures
Headlight Relay Mod. - Sorry no link, Don't know where it's at.
ZF5 Swap - What Fits What. - Sorry no link, Don't think there is one.
I could go on ...
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Injector Return Line Replacement Procedure
Electrical Connector Failures
Headlight Relay Mod. - Sorry no link, Don't know where it's at.
ZF5 Swap - What Fits What. - Sorry no link, Don't think there is one.
I could go on ...
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Last edited by Festus Hagen; 04-23-2009 at 10:36 AM. Reason: Added Links
#9
1-how about a duraspark conversion
2-how to pull codes before posting.
3-emissions control diagrams and explanations ie.egr,cats,air pumps,
4-common electrical problems.and how diagnose and repair.
5-the proper way to make electrical splices.
6-manual trans identifier autos to i guess and problem solving
7-how to set your timing with duraspark and eec i think
8-transfercase identifier and troubleshooter
9-alternator re and re and up grade how to
10-brakes how to and what to look out for ,up grades as well
11-ttb lifts
12-basic tune up info,how to
13-different firing orders on v8 and why.
14-ttb locking hub re/re, the differences how to identify
15-how to check and replace u joints
16-water pump diag and re/re
17-rebuild advice on engines
18-breaking in engines.
19-how about door sticker decoder for 80-86 f series
20-fuel filter were they are and how to replace
21-fuel tank selector valve trouble shooting and repair
22-rad flush
23-trans flush
24-engine cleaning
25-engine flush
26- battery maintenance
28-battery cables care maint and what to look for
29-fuse box label(what fuse goes where and what amp)
30-towing capacities of the f series 80-86
will add more when i can think of it.
2-how to pull codes before posting.
3-emissions control diagrams and explanations ie.egr,cats,air pumps,
4-common electrical problems.and how diagnose and repair.
5-the proper way to make electrical splices.
6-manual trans identifier autos to i guess and problem solving
7-how to set your timing with duraspark and eec i think
8-transfercase identifier and troubleshooter
9-alternator re and re and up grade how to
10-brakes how to and what to look out for ,up grades as well
11-ttb lifts
12-basic tune up info,how to
13-different firing orders on v8 and why.
14-ttb locking hub re/re, the differences how to identify
15-how to check and replace u joints
16-water pump diag and re/re
17-rebuild advice on engines
18-breaking in engines.
19-how about door sticker decoder for 80-86 f series
20-fuel filter were they are and how to replace
21-fuel tank selector valve trouble shooting and repair
22-rad flush
23-trans flush
24-engine cleaning
25-engine flush
26- battery maintenance
28-battery cables care maint and what to look for
29-fuse box label(what fuse goes where and what amp)
30-towing capacities of the f series 80-86
will add more when i can think of it.
#11
Here are some I found, the search function isn't very precise so I need a break.
Good 5spd swap threads.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...tallation.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-pictures.html
Front clip swap.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...clip-swap.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ront-clip.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-end-swap.html
Tailgate swap.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-tailgate.html
Headlight relay upgrade.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Brights.html
White face gauges.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...te-gauges.html
Thanks for hooking us up Scott, until the mod thing gets sorted.
Good 5spd swap threads.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...tallation.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-pictures.html
Front clip swap.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...clip-swap.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ront-clip.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-end-swap.html
Tailgate swap.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-tailgate.html
Headlight relay upgrade.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Brights.html
White face gauges.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...te-gauges.html
Thanks for hooking us up Scott, until the mod thing gets sorted.
#12
sorry misunderstood what you meant sorry
https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph...aq%2Findex.htm
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...te-gauges.html
Ford Fuel Injection 3G Install Tech
https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph...aq%2Findex.htm
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...te-gauges.html
Ford Fuel Injection 3G Install Tech
#13
more.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...need-help.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ight-swap.html
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
Kelly hotrod - Ford Engines Page 2
Kelly hotrod - Ford Engines Page 1
High Performance Ford
Ford Flywheels and Flexplates
EEC IV Codes
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/gearcalc.php
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/index.html
Motorcraft 2150 2V Carburetor
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...need-help.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ight-swap.html
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
Kelly hotrod - Ford Engines Page 2
Kelly hotrod - Ford Engines Page 1
High Performance Ford
Ford Flywheels and Flexplates
EEC IV Codes
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/gearcalc.php
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/index.html
Motorcraft 2150 2V Carburetor
#14
i looked here for forum etiquette and could not find it.most of the time it would be nice to find out how some thing worked out,plus it would be nice if those of us who take our time to help some one,to get a thanks or a pat on the back. thanks B.P.
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OBTW, the tech sticky is going to be kind of rough looking for a while. I'm just trying to get all the links copyed to it at first and will edit it to bullet form as I get time. The little white notesheet icon next to your posts means it's been added to the sticky. Once it looks all pretty with titles, I think it should be arranged in lists by component category. If anyone has preferences or suggestions, it's your forum so speak up: