2000 Expedition 4.6

[jr1under]

Scotty Kilmer is awesome and always interesting.

I've replaced ordinary shocks before but the air suspension is a system, not just a stand-alone component. And, considering it's not broken, the idea of changing it anyway smells like regret.

 

[Billme]

I would like to ride in one to feel the difference.. Keep it going!

 

[Billme]

Well, I had a bad section on the steering wheel, and decided to just cut it out..
Got some elastic bandage sports wrap from Walmart..
It feels better than the rest of the wheel.. I think I will leave it like that, hehe

 

[jr1under]

I would have used Motorcraft sports wrap but that still looks great.

 

[Billme]

Well, my AC has quit.. Had a small leak since I got it back going about 2000 miles ago..
I guess I AC pro’ed to death lol
I’m thinking just change out everything except under the dash.. I’m probably gonna take it to my local guy, and get his take on this, and just do what he thinks..
Too hot for me to tackle this one..
Rock auto has a few ford parts available, but the other brands, I’m not sure, even though I put a new condenser in when I done the timing job..
Any comments appreciated

 

[Billme]

Oh yeah, what about overhauling the compressor instead of replacing?

 

[Billme]

Does it matter what brand, GPD, UAC, 4 Seasons?

 

[Billme]

I went with the best deal, GPD
We’ll see

 

[Billme]

Well I got cold air now! Thank goodness!
Now on to the passenger side window fix
I suspect the motor, but manual not clear about fuse location..Shows only 601 30A
Master, and door switch shows no sign of life..

 

[Hamfisted]

Here's an electrical diagram for the Gen1 window circuit. I don't know if it's any better than what you have.
Gen1 Window Circuit Diagram







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[Billme]

I already owe you a good dinner.. I decided to not over complicate this, and just hook up 12 volts to the motor once I get to it.. I’ll work from there..From everything I’ve read, it’s probably the motor..
We’ll see..

 

[jr1under]

I suspect the motor, but manual not clear about fuse location..Shows only 601 30A
Master, and door switch shows no sign of life..

601 is definitely the fuse location.

 

[Billme]

I tried this, and done the testing.. I have a significant decrease in longterm fuel with only half a tank so far..
First additive I ever used that worked

 

[Billme]

What is the fuel pressure at the fuel rail supposed to be?
I got 25 lbs when I put everything back together doing the timing job..
I’m going to change the fuel filter and then check the rail pressure again to see how much change the 505 done, and also the difference in the filter..
Thx

 

[Hamfisted]

Key ON, Engine OFF = 30-45 psi at the rail.


2000 Ford Fuel Pressure Specs




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[Billme]

Thank you so much my friend.. I had checked it with the engine running if I remember..I got that repair manual marked this time, hehe

 

[Billme]

Well, I get everything pretty near perfect, drive down to Ocean Springs and the heater core decides to spring a leak..
Manoman
I’m going to just drain the coolant, put some distilled water, and drive till the weather gets cooler..

 

[Hamfisted]

How are your heater hoses in general ? You could just get you a 5/8" brass nipple pipe at HD and splice in and bypass the front heater core plumbing all together. When you do eventually need heat just let the rear heater moderate the temperature. Until you feel like tearing the dash out to replace the front heater core. That is such a huge PITA job. Might even be worth paying a shop to do that and the AC Evap core at the same time.


5/8" Brass Splice at HD





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[Billme]

You are so good, Hamfisted! Good idea, but it will be easier for me to just drain and run the water.. As it continues to leak, it will clean up the box, and help get the smell out..
When I got home, I wanted to check electrolysis. Going by RockAuto procedures, it checked out ok.
Yes, I’m going to really think about this one.. I may just let my local guy do it.. I want to do it, so I can check out the other systems, or maybe make a list of things to change while I’m in there..
As you remember I thought I would have to do all this during the timing job, but ended up I didn’t need them.. They sitting in the front seat of my 52 F1 ready to go lol
At least I had a good Rib lunch at the Shed in Ocean Springs hehe

 

[Billme]

Well the leak is worse, and has washed the inside good enough.. Going to get that hose coupler like Hamfisted said, and just drive it..
Thank goodness I got those Gates quick disconnects and new hoses on it.. Should be a quick job..