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fordtrucks80up-digest Monday, October 6 1997 Volume 01 : Number 149



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In this issue:

Re: Pinging ["C. E. White" ]
Re: PLEASE FORD, TELL US IT'S ONLY A BAD DREAM [alanh galaxy.nsc.com (The]
Re: Ford Customer Service address [Thom Cheney ]
Re: ADMIN: Binary attachments - solution ["David J. Baldwin"
'95 Ranger Shift Noise [Bradley and Debbie Miller ]
Re: PINGING ["Stephen M. Brown" ]
F 250 Limited slip rear [Andrew T Vincitore ]
Re: smisen cyberhighway.net [Jerad Heffner ]
Re: 95 4wd problem [BigDogF250 aol.com]
Group Effort [BigDogF250 aol.com]
Re: Group Effort [Jerad Heffner ]
Re: a tale of two trucks [Jason Lester ]
351EFI to 460 Carburated? [BigDogF250 aol.com]
Re: a tale of two trucks [alanh galaxy.nsc.com (The Hepburn)]
Re: a tale of two trucks [Joe Maleski ]
Buying a 88 F250 4x4 ["jayvanv teleport.com" ]
Re: 95 4wd problem [Pete Wilhite ]
RE: 1999 F-250 HD OFF-ROAD Package ["Beaman, James"
Re: fordtrucks80up-digest V1 #146 [Ditzy aol.com]
Switching tanks stalls motor and Check Engine light [VA Brian

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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 12:28:56 -0400
From: "C. E. White"
Subject: Re: Pinging

John W. McCleney Jr. wrote:
>
> Good morning to all,
> On my 1991 f-150 with 5.0 aod 4x2 with 180,000 I just recently
> installed a k+n air filter.

> 2nd. Right after the installation I noticed a pinging under power. I'm
> sure adding this filter wouldn't cause it to ping, right? It seems
> funny that I didn't notice the pinging before. Any ideas???
> thanks

I can think of two reasons:

1) The filter has reduced the throttling effect of the stock air filter
so you can get more air into the engine. This could increase peak
compression pressure and lead to pinging. This should only show up under
full throttle.

2) The new air filter has a different noise conduction path and allows
you to hear the pinging that was always there (my number 1 guess).

3) You just happen to buy a new tank of gas around the same time as the
air filter was installed and the pinging and air filter change are not
related.

4) The new air filter draws in hotter air which might lead to pinging
(not likely).

5) The air filter "confuses" the mass air flow sensor and you are now
running a leaner mixture (I don't know if your truck has a Mass Air Flow
Sensor, my old F150 doesn't). I suppose even if you don't have a MAF
sensor the change in the inlet track might "confuse" the sensors enough
to slightly change your mixture and lead to pinging.

Ed
>
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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 09:32:27 -0700
From: alanh galaxy.nsc.com (The Hepburn)
Subject: Re: PLEASE FORD, TELL US IT'S ONLY A BAD DREAM

> Nope, you're right, they do look like the Ram. I too was disappointed by
> the Ram/front end influence in the prototypes I saw back in June. Ford
> fans better get used to the ribbing we're going to get from the Dodge crowd
> when the F-350 is introduced next year.

They can rib all they want. I talked to my dealer over the weekend,
and although he says he hasn't seen anything on the new trucks yet,
he did say that an intercooled Powerstroke will be available that
puts out a stump-pulling 500 lb-ft of torque!

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Alan Hepburn | |
National Semiconductor | DON'T TREAD ON ME |
Santa Clara, Ca | |
alanh galaxy.nsc.com | |

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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 07:45:37 -0500
From: Thom Cheney
Subject: Re: Ford Customer Service address

Ted L wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> Here's the address, but don't expect much more than a form letter response.
> They'll refer you back to your selling dealer. They're basically useless.
>
> Ford Motor Company
> Customer Service
> 300 Renaissance Center
> P.O. Box 43360
> Detroit, MI 48243
>
> Later,
>
> Ted
> mailto:tlister netcarrier.com
>
> From: Chris Foye
> Subject: Ford Customer Service address
> >I am looking for Ford Customer Service address and can't seem to find it on
> >anywhere on their web page.
> >Chris
>


I got an 800# from the 1-800-555-1212 directory. I just asked for
Ford's cusotmer service #. Got a live body at Ford & a follow-up
"how-did-we-do" form. Unfortunately, I didn't write down the #.....

good luck!

TC

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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 12:30:52 -0500
From: "David J. Baldwin"
Subject: Re: ADMIN: Binary attachments - solution

Ken Payne wrote:
>
> The complaints about binary attachments are starting to come in
> again.

> If all else fails, dump your Microsoft
> or Netscape mailer and get a mailer that's friendly with the
> rest of the world. Windozs users should try Eudora lite:
> www.eudora.com
> Its free and a very good package.
>
> Ken

Ken,

I went from my beloved "elm" reader to Netscape's mail utility when
people started sending me Adobe Acrobat attachments. Netscape's has a
lot to recommend it, like seeing attached ".gif" files right in your
message. I've not had any complaints to date from my postings, but
maybe people are being nice and not flaming me.

For what it's worth, I have my Mail preferences set to "allow 8-bit" not
"MIME", which is the other choice.

Of course Netscape has things I don't like, like the address book, and
the fact that I can't use the "vi" editor. :^) Now THAT should bring
on the flames!

Thanks for the tip on Eudora. I'll check it out. I can use it if it is
SMTP/POP3 compliant--which I thought eudora was not. Thanks for
maintaining this list, too--you've got a lot of people to keep happy.
How's the job search going?

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Best Regards,

Dave Baldwin
Dallas, TX
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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 13:06:46 -0500
From: Bradley and Debbie Miller
Subject: '95 Ranger Shift Noise

I've got an interesting problem. I've got a '95 Ranger Splash with the
4.0L and a 5 spd. (Regular cab - 2 wd) When I go to shift sometimes and
am rolling forward, with the clutch in, I get a loud buzz or grating noise
from the handle --- almost like you were trying to shift without the clutch
in. The weird part is the clutch is flat on the floor. I've questioned
myself before on whether I had the clutch all the way in, but I *KNOW* it's
been all the way in and yet I've got the weird noise. I've never had it
happen in any other gear other than the 2nd-1st shift. I don't think it
happens with the truck stopped.

Any hints????

Thanks in advance!!


Bradley Miller
ByStar Partners - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.bystar.com
Midwest Shelby Dodge Club - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.shelbydodge.org
Mini Beeper Project - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lake-ozark.mo.us/OurNeon
'83 Dodge Shelby Charger (2.2L - 5spd - 40mm Webers)
'97 Dodge Neon Sport (2.0L - 5spd - 150hp) -- Deep amethyst
'95 Ford Ranger Splash (4.0L - 5spd - 150hp) -- Needs more ponies!

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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 13:11:54 -0500
From: "Stephen M. Brown"
Subject: Re: PINGING

Ok, bud, here's some things to try (just went through hell to find some
pinging in my Bronco!):

The filter *should* not cause pinging in and of itself. It should give you
a bit more power (not a lot) and a bit better mileage (if you keep your
foot off the floor).

FIRST & FOREMOST, insure that it is pinging by adding a bottle of octane
booster. STP & 104+ are two brands that have a good reputation. If the
pinging under acceleration stops, then we can analyze further. If it
continues, then it may not be pinging (detonation). Anything loose along
your exhaust & possibly your transmission can sound like a ping.

Check your plugs & plug wires. Run truck in the dark (closed garage) with
hood open to check for arcing on wires. Don't run too long in the garage
or you'll get carbon monoxide poisoning! You'll see it quickly if it's
there (remember to unplug the hood light).

Your plugs will have a red dust on them if you used 104+ (not sure about
STP) that looks like rust. Ignore that. Find a HAYNES manual & look on
the back cover for color pictures of spark plug readings. Obviously,
replace em if they are old. If they are new, you can try one heat range
cooler (ask at the parts counter at your local auto parts store). Most
guys I know don't believe in using platinum plugs of any sort. They prefer
copper core (cheaper!) & just replace them more often (Autolite copper core
are about $.80 each!). Their reasoning is that copper is a much better
conductor, it just doesn't last as long as platinum.

Check your timing (or have it checked). It is possible that the timing has
advanced over the years & needs to be set again.

Vacuum leaks can cause pinging by affecting vacuum advance. Put a piece of
rubber hose to one ear & run the other end along vacuum hoses & connections
while the truck is idling. If you hear hissing, you have a leak.

Your K&N (if purchased new) should've been pre-oiled from the factory. If
you added oil on top of that, that's no good. Wash it & re oil per
instructions.

It's possible that you just noticed the pinging because you were testing
out the K&N by stepping on it more than usual, but it may have been there
for a while. Pinging is *usually* associated with gasoline burning too
quickly because of hot spots in the cylinder (detonation). Higher octane
gas burns slower, so it can prevent the detonation. Try all of the above,
then take it to a mechanic if you can't find a problem.

180,000 miles is quite a bit if you pushed it hard & it hasn't been
rebuilt. Often ignition system replacement is necessary for your forays
into throttle stomping. (MSD, ACCEL, JACOBS, etc all make good replacement
systems that can be less than $200). Don't spend any money though, until
you're sure you need it.

good luck (and yes, my "pinging" turned out to be a loose heat shield on my
exhaust!)
steve


> Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 08:37:24 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "John W. McCleney Jr."
> Subject: Pinging
>
> Good morning to all,
> On my 1991 f-150 with 5.0 aod 4x2 with 180,000 I just recently
> installed a k+n air filter.
> My first question, is this supposed to help my power or gas mileage,
> or both.
> 2nd. Right after the installation I noticed a pinging under power. I'm
> sure adding this filter wouldn't cause it to ping, right? It seems
> funny that I didn't notice the pinging before. Any ideas???
> thanks
> John McCleney Jr

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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 15:00:59 -0400
From: Andrew T Vincitore
Subject: F 250 Limited slip rear

I posted about this some time ago and got a limited response so here goes=

again...

I have a 1992 F250 2WD supercab. It has an open rear with 373s. I would
like to change it to a limited slip rear. What I need to know is a part =
#
or reccomendation for retrofitting. I assume it is possible to get a used=

one. Is that the best way? I read in the Summit racing catalouge that you=

can change the "spider gears" and have the same effect. (we didn't cover
rear end stuff in my auto shop class 18 yrs ago...) ANY help appreciated.=


Andrew

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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 15:55:48 -0500
From: Jerad Heffner
Subject: Re: smisen cyberhighway.net

I believe (not positive) that here in Indiana it's legal to swap engines as
long as the the ....

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