tune up

I just did one on my 89 F250 460 at 159000 miles. I changed the air filter (installed a K&N) PCV filter, plugs, wires (needed on mine), fuel filter, cap and rotor. You might want to check the transmition fluid as well.

Jimmy

Hi Jimmy,

Hmm, K & N, sound interested. I didn't know until you brought it up. I did some researching online about them today, maybe I should install on my truck as well.

I need to get the book to show me the location of the fuel filter. I wonder if there is a nice one on the website showing the location of engine parts?

Thank you and the other who replied to my orginial post. Now I know what I am going to do this weekend.

Oh one more, Jimmy, Is there a brand of the wires you think I should look at?

Thanks, Ted

----- Original Message ----- From: "James Gillespie" Newsgroups: alt.trucks.ford Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 7:25 AM Subject: Re: tune up

Do you see the improvement with the Platinum plugs? I assume you installed new wires, too.

Ted

I don't think I can say improvement, but, the previous set of Platinum plugs had 130,000 miles on them. I think all you gain is many more miles between plug replacement.

: > Excellent. I just did the same on my Bronco with 173,000 miles. I used : > Platinum plugs. : >

: :

The fuel filter on my '92 Bronco is on the inside of the left frame in front of the gas tank. It is cylindrical, about 3" dia and about 3-4" long. It mounts to a clip that is secured to the frame. It is an easy and quick replacement.

: > Jimmy : >

: > > I believe my 57000 mileage, 1991 F250 460 gas engine needs tune up. : > >

: > > Can I tune it up myself as I understood it's not much like the older : ones. : > > What do I need to do to tune up beside putting in the new spark plugs? : > >

: > > Many Thanks in Advance.. : :

The fuel filter is under the drives feet and is mounted with a hose clamp and is easily changed.like previously mentioned. find the fuel shut-off switch and either activate it or unplug it and start the truck. this will relieve fuel pressure and make the job easier.

Regarding the K & N filter it filters only marginally less than the paper filter and has slightly better air flow. I know lots of guys that use them on street rods and trucks with plenty of miles on them.

Jimmy