[Shotimes] '93 brake options

Sun, 4 May 2003 09:08:48 -0500

I would go with the '96 upgrade. Relatively cheap. I would go to
www.alfitz.com to see if he has a setup for you.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 172K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back, Holley
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, '96 brake upgrade, Proportioning valve plugs, Delrin
sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm

Get $5 free from Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal=P3XEFFBFUFKN6

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 2:42 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] '93 brake options

> Replying to my own message - trying to put an end to rod bearing thread,
> but forgot to change the subject line.
>
> Kerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kerry Kinion
> Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 12:35 AM
> To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rod bearings
>
> I didn't do very good job when it came to labeling the old bearings when
> they came off, so I will not be 100% sure of the order.  I also, still
> don't have a digital cam - but my brother in law does, so I'll try to
> get some pics to you and the list.  After seeing the bearings come off
> (6 thru 1)(rear to front) :-), I just wanted to get the job done - so
> inexcusably, I lost track of the exact positions.  As I was under the
> car - I just kept hearing "The List" saying:  "Just slap standard
> bearings on the thing and move on down the road - as you'll have many
> other things to fix on the car"!!
>
> I couldn't leave it at that though, as I had to learn what this
> Plastigage thing was all about - so again - I checked the rear most
> bearing - the worst one.  And found it to be in spec. (.0015").  Cost me
> some time though because the plastigage stuck to the journal and the
> bearings.  I probably didn't do this right, but I'm glad I checked - as
> I was worried about being out of spec.
>
> If this thing runs like this for awhile - after feeling like I've done
> just about everything I can or need to, to the engine right now - I'll
> move on to the next thing - BRAKES.
>
> '93 MTX, daily driver, want really good, but not racing type brakes.
>
> What are the upgrade options for my '93??
>
> Thanks to all of you again!
>
> Kerry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joshua Salaets [mailto:jsalaets@msn.com]
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 4:57 PM
> To: Kerry Kinion
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rod bearings
>
>
>
> Hey Kerry,
>
> I'm glad to hear you got everything reassembled and are back on the
> road.
> Thanks for letting me know you found a gasket that'll work - that'll
> save me
> some driving time tomorrow.
>
> If you get a chance, take some pics of those bearings and email them to
> me -
> I'm just dying to see what they looked like.
>
> Josh
>
> >From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
> >To: "Josh Salaets" <jsalaets@msn.com>,<Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rod bearings
> >Date: Sat, 3 May 2003 02:48:48 -0700
> >
> >Hey Josh,
> >
> >Thanks for getting back to me.  I've been busy working away on this
> >thing and finally got it back together and started it up tonight!  Tick
> >is gone!  Your diagnosis, obviously, was right on the money - in this
> >case, right on the "labor"!!  Man that oil pan is a PITA!!
> >
> >Thanks for your offer on the oil pump pickup tube gasket - I went to
> >ford though and my man (not even the guy I normally deal with!) opened
> >up about 10 packages and we finally found one that was really close.
> So
> >I won't need your extra at this point and I'll send this post and the
> >part# to the list, in case this might help somebody else.  It may not
> be
> >the right one but it was really close.  Grey, fibrous gasket mtl.
> >
> >I trimmed the gasket to fit.  You wouldn't have to but it has a little
> >tab on it that is not needed.  The center hole is also slightly smaller
> >than what is needed - so I sanded it larger (probably didn't need to).
> >Ford part # is XL2Z-6626-AA.
> >
> >After all this (and yes I saved the old bearings), the rear of the
> >engine had much more wear than the front.  I started at the rear of the
> >engine and worked my way forward.  Without regard to piston # - if you
> >start at 6 (Rear) and work towards (1) front, the bearings were much
> >less worn as I worked my way forward.  But, noticeably worn on the top
> >as I understand is typical.
> >
> >As a last step (I couldn't help but check) I used Plastigage on one
> >bearing (the most worn) after replacing and found the thing to be right
> >in spec. .0015".
> >
> >Thanks to you and the list for walking me thru this one!!  I really did
> >learn a lot doing this.
> >
> >Until the next breakdown.....................!
> >
> >
> >Kerry Kinion ('93 MTX, 111k, fresh 60k+, Fresh ROD BEARINGS!!) Probably
> >brakes and a load of brake questions next. :-)
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE*
> http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
> _______________________________________________
> Shotimes mailing list
> Shotimes@autox.team.net
> http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes
> _______________________________________________
> Shotimes mailing list
> Shotimes@autox.team.net
> http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - Release Date: 4/25/2003