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Sep 5, 2022 | 10:55 PM

#25171

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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From: MI

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Originally Posted by white89gt

The ground effects/belt molding will probably have a black stripe in them. Haven't 100% decided yet, but I'm about 95% there.

Have to say, they're honestly growing on me quickly....weird.

Sep 5, 2022 | 11:00 PM

#25172

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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From: MI

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Originally Posted by COStruck

Does anyone know where I can find actual instructions/write-up for a Mark VIII fan conversion? All I can find is dead links and debates over different fans, relays, etc.

I don't anymore, there was a few write-ups out there at one time. Why would you want to do that anyway? Fan clutches are just about bulletproof in these things...reliable as hell.

Sep 5, 2022 | 11:04 PM

#25173

COStruck

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From: The People's Republic of Colorado

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Originally Posted by Jbrew

I don't anymore, there was a few write-ups out there at one time. Why would you want to do that anyway? Fan clutches are just about bulletproof in these things...reliable as hell.

A. I suspect mine may have an issue. If it doesn't, I won't
B. Try to get back a few HP lost to altitude.

Sep 5, 2022 | 11:09 PM

#25174

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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From: MI

Okay.

Look at the bearing housing. Sealed, but if they loose their grease it will leak stain the housing....noticeably.

Last edited by Jbrew; Sep 5, 2022 at 11:38 PM.

Sep 5, 2022 | 11:12 PM

#25175

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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From: MI

Madam Secretary.. very good, 6 seasons.

Last edited by Jbrew; Sep 5, 2022 at 11:40 PM.

Sep 6, 2022 | 01:24 AM

#25176

akdoggie

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From: Alaska

Quote:

Originally Posted by COStruck

Does anyone know where I can find actual instructions/write-up for a Mark VIII fan conversion? All I can find is dead links and debates over different fans, relays, etc.

I have 2 links for you on the fans. The Ranger one I'm not sure of, but the Dodge opens fine.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ontroller.html

https://www.fordrangers.org/threads/...w-sensor.1504/

Sep 6, 2022 | 06:36 AM

#25177

white89gt

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From: Utah

I have one for a Taurus fan on a Fox Body, but it's a DOCX file.... if you're interested.

(I did the write up)

Sep 6, 2022 | 09:51 AM

#25178

COStruck

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From: The People's Republic of Colorado

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Originally Posted by white89gt

I have one for a Taurus fan on a Fox Body, but it's a DOCX file.... if you're interested.

(I did the write up)

Sure, if you can send it through PM I will take a look.

I need to buy a photo tachometer to test mine properly and if it's still ok, I'm going to leave it.

Sep 6, 2022 | 10:21 AM

#25179

white89gt

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From: Utah

I thought I had it on my Google Drive, but apparently it's on my drive at home. I'll send it when I get home.

Sep 6, 2022 | 10:56 AM

#25180

COStruck

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That was strange. I heard an exhaust rattle (but not a leak?) while idling on a hill and found this clamp, although tight, had given up the ghost and my muffler was free to slide back and forth inside the preceding pipe. I had to use penetrating oil overnight to get it tight again, but I got it.