80-96-list-digest Sunday, June 7 1998 Volume 02 : Number 204



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - give the six more credit
FTE 80-96 - Re: Off to Carlisle
FTE 80-96 - 5.0 Ranger
FTE 80-96 - 96 Ranger 4WD 4.0l perf. mods?
FTE 80-96 - Ugly vs. "pretty" 4WDs
Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Off to Carlisle
Re: FTE 80-96 - Ugly vs. "pretty" 4WDs
FTE 80-96 - 99 F250/350
Re: FTE 80-96 - 96 Ranger 4WD 4.0l perf. mods?
Re: FTE 80-96 - give the six more credit
Re: FTE 80-96 - 96 Ranger 4WD 4.0l perf. mods?
FTE 80-96 - F-150 Speedometer adjust
FTE 80-96 - Cooper SST Radials
Re: FTE 80-96 - Cooper SST Radials
FTE 80-96 - low oil pressure
FTE 80-96 - Bronco and other stuff
Re: FTE 80-96 - Bronco and other stuff

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Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 16:27:43 -0500
From: butch
Subject: FTE 80-96 - give the six more credit

People, I own several Fords and my favorite is a 1980 F350 with a 300
six. I use the truck in business. It is a six wheeler with a dump body.
This truck has hauled, plowed snow, and has trailerd my Loader-back hoe
since I purchased the truck from my uncle in 1985; he had purchased it
new. The combined gross vehicle weight of the truck unloaded with the
trailer and machine attached is 14,000 lbs. The truck has over 90,000
miles on it now and is still going strong. I made only several
modifcations which include a Jacobs Omni Pak (which replaced a Jacobs
Compusensor) and an Edelbrock intake manifold #5557 which was a complete
bolt in without any modifcations and left all emisions intact. I also
use Amsoil Synthetics in all my equipment. So to you people who trash
the six I am going to quote an article from an Off Road magazine when
they tested an F250 standard with a 300 six several years ago, " I COULD
HAVE HAD A V-8, BUT WHY?
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Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 08:35:10 EDT
From: FordboyDZ aol.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Off to Carlisle

Hello grouchy list members,
Guess only us 460& Diesel guys know how to
debate without getting p.o.'d. I'll try to cheer
you guys up with some pictures from the
Ford Nationals in Carlisle. I'll send them to Ken
and maybe if he's got the time & space he can
put them on the site. I'm going to pass the word about
the lists & website so we can pick up some more
true FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS!
C'ya
Dave Zarnesky
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Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 09:27:31 EDT
From: Cullo aol.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 5.0 Ranger

I am interested in talking to someone who has wired an EFI system into a non-
EFI vehicle. I am at the point of attaching the wiring harness and computer.
I have a 93 HO 5.0 EFI form a Mustang going into an 87 Ford Ranger and must
merge the two systems. Any help would be welcome. I have Helm wiring manuals
for both vehicles but when I look at the wiring diagrams my eyes start to
water.
Thanks Dart
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Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 09:38:14 -0400
From: Farrell Woods
Subject: FTE 80-96 - 96 Ranger 4WD 4.0l perf. mods?

Hi,

Since I'm new to the list I'm looking for a bit of guidance. In
particular I'd like to know if there are ways of getting better
performance out of the 4.0l V6 that aren't terribly invasive.
I'm aware of the K&N filters - I'm wondering if there are things
available like new proms that tweak the timing curve, better
ignitions, etc. Maybe headers if I feel real ambitious...

I'm also thinking of Bilstein shocks on all fours. I've noticed
that under moderate to heavy braking, if I hit a bump that wheel
> will hop a bit which causes it to stop momentarily, which in turn
causes the ABS to start doing its thing. This is annoying and
increases stopping distance, so I'm looking for a way to keep the
tires planted a bit better.


-- Farrell
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Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 06:45:57 -0700
From: rokkinhorse webtv.net
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Ugly vs. "pretty" 4WDs

I hear this kinda crap all the time anymore it seems like.A 4wd doesn't
have to have a lift kit,lockers and a beat up muddy body to be useful.It
depends on what the rig is going to be used for.Not everybody here on
this list feels the burning need to take their equipment out and trash
it on a weekly basis,or even an occasional basis for that matter.I have
both,and each one has an intended purposes.The truck is great for
hauling stuff,running the ridges up in the woods,hunting,towing and
general screwing around off-road.The Bronco on the other hand stays
pretty much on the blacktop.It is the rig of choice when the snow and
ice start flying due to its open front and rear diffs,4WABS and short
wheelbase.It goes better,stops better and is more manueverable than the
pickup could ever be.The Bronco is the rig of choice for long trips due
to its good 17mpg economy and comfort,handles exceptionally well on the
open road with the sway bars,and is frankly alot of fun to drive.If the
long trip includes a trip over unknown roads and the blacktop turns to
gravel and then to hills with ruts,no problem;better to have it and not
need 4wd,than to need it and not have it.This happened to us last year
in eastern Idaho,while on vacation.No 4wd would have meant a 100 mile+
detour.Would I consider lifting it? No freakin way.Why sacrifice safety
and roadability? The point of this post isn't to flame anybody,but to
offer another perspective to those who will listen.To those who won't:
to each their own,whether you personally like it or not. Personally,I
question the sense of someone who would add a lift ,lockers and the rest
to a perfectly good truck or Bronco that's gonna see off-road duty 20%
of the time or less.Just another opinion:-)


Randy
94Bronco EB-5.8 85 F-250 4x4-460
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Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 09:51:51 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Off to Carlisle

At 08:35 AM 6/6/98 EDT, you wrote:
>Hello grouchy list members,
>Guess only us 460& Diesel guys know how to
>debate without getting p.o.'d. I'll try to cheer
>you guys up with some pictures from the
>Ford Nationals in Carlisle. I'll send them to Ken
>and maybe if he's got the time & space he can
>put them on the site. I'm going to pass the word about
>the lists & website so we can pick up some more
>true FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS!
> C'ya
> Dave Zarnesky

Feel free to send them over, just give me a warning!
I'll make space.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

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Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 10:01:39 -0700
From: Gene Ball
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Ugly vs. "pretty" 4WDs

Thats right!

rokkinhorse webtv.net wrote:

> I hear this kinda crap all the time anymore it seems like.A 4wd doesn't
> have to have a lift kit,lockers and a beat up muddy body to be useful.It
> depends on what the rig is going to be used for.Not everybody here on
> this list feels the burning need to take their equipment out and trash
> it on a weekly basis,or even an occasional basis for that matter.I have
> both,and each one has an intended purposes.The truck is great for
> hauling stuff,running the ridges up in the woods,hunting,towing and
> general screwing around off-road.The Bronco on the other hand stays
> pretty much on the blacktop.It is the rig of choice when the snow and
> ice start flying due to its open front and rear diffs,4WABS and short
> wheelbase.It goes better,stops better and is more manueverable than the
> pickup could ever be.The Bronco is the rig of choice for long trips due
> to its good 17mpg economy and comfort,handles exceptionally well on the
> open road with the sway bars,and is frankly alot of fun to drive.If the
> long trip includes a trip over unknown roads and the blacktop turns to
> gravel and then to hills with ruts,no problem;better to have it and not
> need 4wd,than to need it and not have it.This happened to us last year
> in eastern Idaho,while on vacation.No 4wd would have meant a 100 mile+
> detour.Would I consider lifting it? No freakin way.Why sacrifice safety
> and roadability? The point of this post isn't to flame anybody,but to
> offer another perspective to those who will listen.To those who won't:
> to each their own,whether you personally like it or not. Personally,I
> question the sense of someone who would add a lift ,lockers and the rest
> to a perfectly good truck or Bronco that's gonna see off-road duty 20%
> of the time or less.Just another opinion:-)
>
> Randy
> 94Bronco EB-5.8 85 F-250 4x4-460
> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thewowfactor.com/bigbroncos/detail.htm?detailid=47
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Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 08:11:55 -0700
From: "Mike"....

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