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I started a thread
HERE [link broken and not fixable] that had a grunch of links that I refer to and have been updating it periodically, but noticed it's getting long and taking a while to load so I'm starting this new thread with the latest info and will be locking the old one with a post linking to this new thread.
AIC/APCM
01/09/04 by gtspowerstroke:
need AIC wire harness
Has part# for AIC wiring harness
01/18/04 by PonchoBrew:
Ford Reprogrammer
Has link to AIC manual
Air Filters
05/10/02 by Robyn:
Air Filter/AirBox Study at Banks: The Results Are In! Part 1
07/04/03 by BigRig250:
Check you air filter!
07/05/03 by Larry M: Check your air filter ... Con't
Has my filterminder vacuum test results
07/17/03 by woodworker:
Ford Intake Upgrade - Do We Need This?
Has comment from Jordan Flagstad from Donaldson on the AIS
08/01/03 by extreamTT:
AIS and SCMT dont play well together
Good discussion of intake restriction with the results of my testing
08/16/03 by haul_n_horses2:
Stock air box restriction
Good discussion of air restriction values
1/23/04 by Zilard250:
Bad news for Tymer(dDonldson) users
02/05/04 by druz:
7.3 cranks takes 7 to 10 seconds to start. SOLVED SOLVED YEA YEA!
Has good discussion of Air Restriction
02/15/04 by powerstroke250:
A I S SUCKS
06/01/04 by mike650:
AIS Problems
Has post by AIS engineer on where the 25in H20 is measured
07/25/04 by cjheap:
negative aspects of Tymar Filter
Has post with my Si using my Amsoil air filter
08/14/04 by cgrove:
AIS OUT - Stock Back IN!
Has comments on where the max 25in H20 is to be measured for the AIS
08/26/04 by blez:
What air filter???
Has good info on filter efficiency/restriction for some common elements
Air Intake Heater (AIH)
04/03/05 by JMS1:
AIH resistor wire
04/21/05 by ForumBlue:
AIH Delete??
05/15/05 by blowhard:
AIH code
05/15/05 by MarvinVR:
Removing Air Intake Heater Plug--smart or dumb?
05/27/05 by kawasaki150hp:
AIH Delete Warning
07/30/05 by mthisguy:
AIH delete question
Batteries
2/06/02 by JSP54:
Change both or one battery?
2/09/02 by kodiac:
Optima Batteries- Red Top or Yellow Top?
01/05/03 by Smiley:
Batteries?
04/23/03 by platinumf250:
Optima - Red or Yellow Top????
06/29/03 by The New Kid:
Interstate 6-volt Golf cart batteries
07/07/03 by RockSalt:
Optima Batteries for PSD??
11/28/03 by arnoldauto:
Calling all Electrical EXPERTS...draw on battery (.186mA) lets pick some brains
Block Heater
11/05/03 by coloradodiesel:
Woop's - Block Heater Plug Melted
Has link to fire damage photo
01/08/04 by Engineering_Student:
What is The Power Consumption of The Engine Block Heater
02/01/04 by RC:
Post Fire Pictures
Brakes
02/18/02 by StevePSD:
Make sure you change your brake fluid!
01/23/03 by FishAlaska:
Brake pad recommendations
03/05/03 by Harald:
Pulsing brakes
06/06/03 by DENNY:
Flushed the brakes! Fluid looked like coke!!
06/16/03 by rxbike:
Help, I need new rotors, which are best ?
06/18/03 by jswillms:
The Warped Rotor Myth
07/20/03 by fnelsonII:
brake calipers and K&N filter
Has link for caliper slide grease
09/10/03 by tcnofh1:
how to tell if my E-350 has Front or Rear or both ends ABS
11/19/03 by hank53:
Bleeding brake fluid tips
01/04/04 by soaggydogg:
Brake fluid... have you ??
06/19/04 by Bobcat698:
Front Brake help, several questions.. Please help ASAP
Recommended brake pads
07/04/04 by joggerman:
Emergency Brake
Good thread on adjusting and maintaining the EB
08/03/04 by bmw1200:
Brakes and rotors, probably been discussed before
Has FMTRVT's recommendation on replacement pads
08/09/04 by Johnp034:
ART Rotors or Performance Friction?
08/17/04 by 1BADF350:
What is your thoughts on flushing your brake fluid??
Has link to Jack's post on when to change brake fluid
11/01/04 by jstrauss:
Replaced my brake fluid - feel like I'm in bizarro world
11/29/04 by BigwheelStroke:
Brakes??? What Should I Do?
Discusses the loss of braking when running oversized tires
12/07/04 by lwg:
Brake Fluid type revisited..... Again
Has comment's by Jack on brake fluid types to use
04/10/05 by bekair:
Q's for FMTRVT