lseOCT 004.JPG
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The weeks that the convertible was in the shop, the LSE was home again!
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lseOCT 003.JPG
347 hits | 56.24 KB | Posted: 10/21/22
Like old times again having the LSE while the convertible is in the shop.
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01NoBoot.jpg
14236 hits | 42.85 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
The boot was torn & degraded, so I removed it earlier. It's not available from Ford, but I found one in a junkyard.

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backseat 002.JPG
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backseat 001.JPG
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Buckle1.jpg
5883 hits | 50.37 KB | Posted: 1/15/06
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. After working the blade tip into the gap as shown, rotate the screwdriver counterclockwise gently. On the other side, rotate clockwise to pull the tab out of the chrome frame & li...
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Buckle2.JPG
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Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.

When one tab is out, it's sometimes possible to push it up, and the other may come out. If not, repeat the process on the other tab.
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BuckleResto.jpg
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Buckle Restoration
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For black buckles that are losing paint & showing rust, I've found that sandblasting and spraying with black Plasti-Dip restores them exactly like original - same texture, color, feel, & durabi...
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AC System Function.jpg
20730 hits | 44.6 KB | Posted: 7/24/05
A/C System Function
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The compressor (4) pulls low-temp./press. refrigerant vapor (11) from the accumulator (3) and raises its pressure & temperature. As it flows through the condenser ( 8 ), the refrigerant's hig...
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IMG_20230702_104400197.jpg
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Ron's Marauder on July 2, 2023
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IMG_20230814_112224823.jpg
411 hits | 81.81 KB | Posted: 8/14/23
The buyer of the LSE, 8/14/23 Ron R.
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IMG_20230814_112544733.jpg
409 hits | 85.33 KB | Posted: 8/14/23
One last goodbye...
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Reel93.JPG
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Shoulder Reel Disassembly
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Before removing the belt from the reel, mark it so it can be reinstalled in the same direction (without twisting).

Once the belt is off, it can be washed & dried, and the mechanism can ...
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07Wire.JPG
19675 hits | 60.77 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Trace the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) wire from the shift lever to its connector, & disconnect it..

The bright yellow wire is from the clock spring. Bright yellow wiring covers are an industry standard to indicate SRS (airbag) wiring.

This p...
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ActuatorPin.jpg
540 hits | 104.02 KB | Posted: 3/7/24
Ignition Actuators Link Pin
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Although rare, a known problem with the '92-04 column is the steel pin sliding out of the upper actuator (F2DZ3E723A) breaking the co...
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ShiftScrsLoose.JPG
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This problem commonly affects '92-up truck (and other Ford/L/M) steering columns, but it's relatively easy to fix with a few drops of blue threadlocker if it's caught before the shifter breaks. These screws are #34 in the PREVious diagram.

See also...
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PanDrain.JPG
5304 hits | 72.18 KB | Posted: 6/2/05
After a few hundred miles, I dropped the pan, changed the filter & gasket (it was leaking), and added a Dorman HELP! 65128 drain plug kit to the pan. In addition to the supplied nylon washer, I sealed ...
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Fuel Injector Cutaway.jpg
11653 hits | 62.61 KB | Posted: 3/19/05
Fuel Injector Cutaway

The fuel injector nozzles are electro-mechanical devices which both meter and atomize fuel delivered to the engine. The injectors are mounted in the lower intake manifold and are positioned so that their tips direct fuel just a...
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StrWhWiring.JPG
3077 hits | 69.14 KB | Posted: 12/3/15
This is a slightly-improved version of a diagram I made when I built my Bronco. It now has the ~'01 C234 pinout in the lower L corner.
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[url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1076913][img]http://www.super...
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Engine ID Sticker.jpg
6804 hits | 25.61 KB | Posted: 1/2/05
The engine code information label, typically located on the front of a valve cover, contains the engine build date, engine plant code and the engine code. Duplicates may also be found on the rear of a head, &/or the timing cover.

Early style:
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IMG_7448.jpeg
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SteeringColumn92up.JPG
41102 hits | 100.24 KB | Posted: 1/13/09
'92-up Steering Column exploded
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Items #19 (F7DZ7361A, F7DZ7R264AA) & 25 (1F1Z7212AA or F3TZ7212A) are known to break...
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