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[hotfarmboy1]

Yea, I noticed that the MAF sensors for the explorers are about $40 cheaper and are for the same motors. I just don't know if they are compatible. I'll do some checking around.

BTW, did you know that a mustang front end will fit on an escort? And that if you bore over the 4 banger and have a 5spd tranny you can Keep up with many stock mustangs?

My focus as it sits will keep up with most stock 5.0's or earlier 4.6 mustangs.

 

[OneBadV8]

Yea, I noticed that the MAF sensors for the explorers are about $40 cheaper and are for the same motors. I just don't know if they are compatible. I'll do some checking around.

BTW, did you know that a mustang front end will fit on an escort? And that if you bore over the 4 banger and have a 5spd tranny you can Keep up with many stock mustangs?

well, mine wasn't stock and I don't consider a 4 banger a real mustang.

But I do know a lot of the parts are interchangable so its worth looking into.

 

[SavageEagle]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll start checking some F150 forums I found.

 

[mk2ja]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll start checking some F150 forums I found.

For which? You wanna exchange parts with an escort so your F-150 will keep up with a Mustang??

 

[rocked]

This thing is still open?

 

[OneBadV8]

Yes its still open... FULL OF WIN!

 

[robbran144]

This thing is still open?

yes look at all the fun you've been missing out on

 

[BloodEclipse]

This thing is still open?

Yes it is. I can understand you not seeing the sign though.

 

[SavageEagle]

For which? You wanna exchange parts with an escort so your F-150 will keep up with a Mustang??

Hells yes! Although I don't need to keep up, I'll just run it over at the stop light.

 

[OneBadV8]

Hells yes! Although I don't need to keep up, I'll just run it over at the stop light.

Need new brakes too?

 

[SavageEagle]

Nope, stops on dime and give you 9 cents change. But a wheel bearing might not hurt. Thank GOD it's not a newer GM with all those damn sensors and crap....

 

[hotfarmboy1]

I wish the heat in my car would fix itself, lol.

 

[RelicHound]

well..got home and my car is gone so I guess the transmission shop picked her up. wife said she called em this morning and she never heard them pick it up maybe someone stole it..then the insurance company will buys me a new un! I hate having car trouble..even after it gets fixed I still dont trust it..guess Im paranoid like that.
and on another note...first shift kinda sucks

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

Congrats on that second badge ETG!

Thanks, Jim... and Kris.

Yeah, and now I can go take a good look at my U-joint and see if it needs pressed or if it'll be an easy install.

Mine need pressed. Saginaw-type injected nylon instead of easy-to-do metal snap rings. They're original, 32 years old, and still are only half-worn. Haha. Worst idea ever, nylon-injected U-joints.

well..got home and my car is gone so I guess the transmission shop picked her up. wife said she called em this morning and she never heard them pick it up maybe someone stole it..then the insurance company will buys me a new un! I hate having car trouble..even after it gets fixed I still dont trust it..guess Im paranoid like that.
and on another note...first shift kinda sucks

I thought we all knew better than to buy Ford?

Sucks, man.

 

[RelicHound]

I thought we all knew better than to buy Ford?

Sucks, man.

Live and learn I reckon.
What really sucks is I traded this.

in on this

and the Z28 was in tip top shape when I got rid of it..we needed a more family friendly car

I thought about handing in my man card that day as well

 

[jclark]

Thanks, Jim... and Kris.




Mine need pressed. Saginaw-type injected nylon instead of easy-to-do metal snap rings. They're original, 32 years old, and still are only half-worn. Haha. Worst idea ever, nylon-injected U-joints.




I thought we all knew better than to buy Ford?

Sucks, man.

Jim knows a trick to get factory GM u joints out reaaaaaal easy.
Wanna hear it!?????

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

Jim knows a trick to get factory GM u joints out reaaaaaal easy.
Wanna hear it!?????

Wait until the driveshaft drops out and knocks 'em loose?

No, seriously, I'd love to know.

I've tried a punch and sledgehammer, and it just laughed at me.

Live and learn I reckon.
What really sucks is I traded this.

in on this

and the Z28 was in tip top shape when I got rid of it..we needed a more family friendly car

I thought about handing in my man card that day as well

Aw, dude....
"I feel your pain." - Slick Willy

 

[jclark]

Wait until the driveshaft drops out and knocks 'em loose?

No, seriously, I'd love to know.

I've tried a punch and sledgehammer, and it just laughed at me.



Aw, dude....
"I feel your pain." - Slick Willy

Just get a propane torch and heat up the sides of the drive shaft or yolk.
That yellow stuff will come out like crazy. Then the cups will come out easy!

 

[ATF Consumer]

The wife is making homemade pizzas using a pizza stone...yum, yum, yum.

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

Just get a propane torch and heat up the sides of the drive shaft or yolk.
That yellow stuff will come out like crazy. Then the cups will come out easy!

Hey.... thanks. I'll give that a shot.