By 1998 Tom Hogan This is a VERY simple conversion to install the late model large distributor cap onto an earlier model engine. The subject truck is a 1976 with a 390 FE motor. It has the stock small distributor cap and matching spark plug wires. The reasons for doing this conversion are: Reliability. The […] More »
By: admin | July 30, 2004
By Kevin Munson The rebuild process for the Borg-Warner T-18 is about the same as the New Process 435 so I decided to document the rebuild process for all of those 4 speed drivers out there. Click on the images for a larger version. Enjoy! This is what I started with, the venerable T-18. […] More »
By: admin | July 30, 2004
On the output shaft there is a lock ring that is a bear to remove if you do not have a lock ring pliers. Invest $20 bucks and get one. Not to be confused with snap ring pliers. This is the input shaft bearing cover. It contains a seal that must be replaced later. […] More »
By: admin | July 30, 2004
By Mark Strickland These instructions are for a 1992 Ford Explorer with the 4.0L MFI engine. Other years of this generation should be similar. Preface: Code 124 is stored in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) continuous memory when the TPS signial is higher than it should be as compared to the MAP/MAF/BARO/ACT sensor signals. If […] More »
By: admin | July 30, 2004
<><>By Neal Osburn (To purchase a Superchips performance chip, click here.) Locate the computer code Things you’ll need: 1/2" wrench to remove battery cable 11 mm open-end wrench Ratchet (1/4" & 3/8" drive probably) 5.5 mm socket 8 mm socket 10 mm socket Pry bar Card connector cleaning supplies Recommended items: T-10 & T-12 […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
I have written these as an alternative to removing the driver’s side kick-panel and the parking brake/hood release support bracket to get to the ECU on my 1993 F150. That method looked way too involved, so I decided to remove the ECU through the firewall from the engine compartment. Here’s how I did it: If […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
By William Dahn (Editor’s Note: This article details installation of a Delco 1 wire alternator in a 1966 F-100 with a 352 V8. Installation should be similar for any 1961 – 1979 F-series truck.) MOTIVATION: The first and for me the most obvious question I had to answer before starting this project was "Why"? For […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
