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If U remove rivets & use plugs as I did, U just remove plugs, place bracket in position & rerivet.

Is U'r F-150 a 4.2L V6? FWIW, my recent experience: 1998 F-150 4.6L V8 - FL820 1998 Taurus 24v - FL820 2005 F-150 5.4L V8- FL820 2005 Taurus 12v - FL400 2007 Edge - FL400 Both these filters have same thread dia & pitch & same gasket dia. Body dia. & length differ, but capacity may be same. (Will calculate.) I'm guessing filter location determines which fits where. :yup: 13:19 - If correct, , volume = pi x r2 x h, shows 32.69 in3 for FL400 vs. 41.28 in3 for FL820, which is a 25%+ difference. FL820 too big around to fit. Besides possibility of making oil changes easier, is there benefit to using remote filter location for larger filter?

I’m using very similar bulb for map & license lights. Have red ones in rear side markers. FWIW, I recommend an eBay seller, EnKMall, for small LED bulbs. Post #140, this thread, has link. A 2 pack of white 194’s from him is $5.98 (free S&H) (5pk is $11.98.) Superbrightleds wants $12.88/$24.70. I’ve had some bulbs go bad, but he’s replaced them.

Wheels & tires installed 5-12-09. Started process 4-21. One wheel came in, but was damaged. Ordered replacement. Meanwhile 3 wheels arrived, but no replacement. Left town for a week. Phone message 5-11: wheel coming from Texas would be here 5-12. Three weeks to the day. In the meantime, kid who wanted my old wheels/tires on Craigslist changed his mind. America’s Tire gave me $200 credit for them. So all told, my cost $1299.24. BTW, bands for sensors were $40/set. PS: Michelin Latitude Tour HP is $100 more at COSTCO. 5-18-09 -- I've discovered an unexpected consequence - speedometer is now spot on w/TomTom real time MPH..

I remembered this post being somewhere (doesn’t everything have to be somewhere?) Didn’t pay much attention when I first read it ‘cause it didn’t affect me. But LED gods said, “Just wait, U’r time is near.” :yup: Sure enough, I’ve got 3 flickerers (real word?) out of a totel of 19 (Edge - 12, F-150 - 7). Two 194 (5-LED) white, 1 in license & 1 in front map light of Edge. Bought around 3-2-09. Another 194 (6-LED) white, in front map light of F-150. Bought around 4-12-09. E-mailed EnKMall (5-02-09) in Hong Kong. His reply: ”Hi, sorry, we will send the replacement to you tomorrow, please using our same envelope to send back the items after received the replacement. Thanks, EnKMall." How’s that for service? Sure his quality is a tad low, but he’s got great prices, he doesn’t charge shipping & his stuff gets here in 6-8 days. Check it out: http://stores.ebay.com/EnKMall. Another example of his service – ordered two 3157 bulbs w/36 LEDs. LEDs were very small & bulb was not at all bright, even at night. E-mailed him to get OK & returned them via USPS. It took long time & seems they may have gotten “lost.” I e-mailed, he replied & issued refund before he got bulbs. I’m not sure he ever did get them. His 31mm festoons are perfect fit (no tweaking required) in puddle lamps & 42mm festoons are perfect fit in Edge dome & reading (2nd seat) & courtesy (cargo) lights & in F-150 dome (2nd. seat) light. Anyway, point of all this is, YES, there are blinkin' (bloomin', bleedin') LED bulbs around. Do the math - if U pay 1/3 the price & it lasts only 1/3 the time, U've gotten fair value. Yeah, I know, it's a pain dealing w/returns, but if 16 out of 19 "cheap" things hold up, U'r money ahead. So far we’ve only heard from Lex, jpeckinp & U'rs truly. BTW, all U’r LED bulbs will have resistors as part of their construction even if bulb is so small U can’t see innards.

Hey, watch it buster. I have a hat & I'm not afraid to wear it! Have U noticed how everything is extreme these days? Extreme mountain biking, extreme bass fishing, extreme pizza eating. :yup: I thought I'd do an extreme resistor test. I was interested in performance as well as how much heat was generated. (the real truth is, I hooked resistor up & got busy w/something else (I've admitted elsewhere to being blessed w/OCD & I would also have been ADD, had that condition been invented in late '40s - early '50s) :hysterical2: & proceeded to forget it was cooking. As my post states, I think U'r resistors are better size, weight, value, etc. FWIW, I recommend them & I would not hesitate to use in future. :D In fact, as indicated in Post #134, I'm using resistors from test (even one w/faded lettering) on right side of F-150 at this very moment.

Hey, wait a minute!! Why didn't this occur to me before? Why can't we use a 161 or 194 bulb as load for turn signal? If it works, that'll really "revolutionize," "evolutionize," "sanitize" load resistor situation/dilemma. OK, I've got some running around to do this AM. I'll pick up parts & test theory. Be back with results. :speedie: Well, maybe not that fast! 15:06 - OK, sometimes U’r windshield, sometimes U’r bug. :heartbreaker: We can’t use 161 or 194 bulb for turn signal load :stop: because it doesn’t work. It would appear small bulb not enuf load to "trigger" flasher. Looks like we’re going to have to be satisfied with evolutionary step of NTE #5W8D2 resistors. :yup: Emoticons = peanuts

In Post #129, I talk about using a #161 incandescent bulb as load for high mount circuit on my F-150. If this worked, I’d be able to move my 50 watt, 6 ohm resistors back up front so I wouldn’t be generating heat :unsure: in resistors when brake is on for long periods. I bought a Ford (‘72-’95) side marker socket for #194 bulb (Dorman #85814) & installed #161 bulb. Still being concerned about heat, I used test leads to light bulb & after an hour, I could hold onto bulb comfortably. Attached male tab connectors to socket leads & plugged into back of existing high mount bulb socket. As stated previously, there is plenty of room up in roof behind high mount unit. So, #161 bulb, rather than resistor, provides load & cruise works properly. Socket & bulb more expensive ($7.11 inc. tax), but virtually no heat involved. Ah, sometimes a plan works out!

Philosophical question. If several criteria in a new situation are better than previous, but one is no worst than previous, is new a complete success? imafordboi69’s resistors (NTE #5W8D2) failed test #1 when I replaced rear 50 watt, 3 ohm resistor on F-150. But when I also “installed” one in front, I had normal turn blink rate. So, revised test was successful. When I replaced both 50 watt, 6 ohm resistors on one side of Edge, they passed their test. Yeah, so what? 5W8D2 ceramic resistor appears to be better choice :yup: than those everyone else & I use. They're smaller (3/8”” x 3/8” x 7/8”) so they’ll fit in more locations. They'r lighter, so U may be able to “dangle” (imafordboi69, Post #125) them from brake/turn & ground wires (at least in front) & not need bracket to mount. They're less expensive. I paid over $32.00 (S&H inc.) for 4 Edge resistors & over $12.00 (S&H inc.) for 2 F-150 resistors. So far we’re three for four, positive, on criteria. Fb69,U must have thicker calluses than I do, because U’r resistors still get way too hot :extinguish: for me to touch for more than a couple seconds. I’d still be cautious of location because of heat. I tested resistor using turn signal on Edge for about 50 min. & notice it got hot enough to burn off lettering & melt/burn :unsure: red shrink tubing. If U need/want to mount them, U might use small hose clamp to attach to bracket U make. Only thing left of concern is wires (no soldering lugs) which are pretty delicate so U have to handle with care. I have two (front & rear) “dangling” on right side of F-150 for longer term test. By using #161 bulb (Posts #129 & #135) for cruise control load in high mount, I’m able to move 50 watt, 3 ohm aluminum resistor (Post #94) to left front. (1) Two pk. NTE #5W8D2, (2) Resistor "dangling" in RF corner of Edge (notice orig. 50 watt, 6 ohm install), (3) Resistor after 50 min. test, (4) Notice leads soldered to lugs under shrink tubing on 50 watt, 3 ohm on F-150 rear

After 6 weeks of first resisting, :unsure: then being sorely tempted, I've succumbed to my desire & bought & installed an '08 LED high mount brake light in my '07. A look at Post #103, pg 6, this thread, shows it's been amended to include latest tweaking of old geezer's orange toy.

Had lunch at a nice :shades: Chinese restaurant yesterday. Couldn’t resist. Had to bring a set home. :yup: Here for edification of those of the Asian persuasion. If I can find silver cord, this will probably replace Peet’s coffee stirrer in my F-150.

Gotcha covered, my friend. :yup: I use HeatShield by Canvas Works up here in Sunnyvale. Have used them in every car since '93 SuperCoupe. It had "DashMat" dash cover & "LeBra" front end cover. No mud flaps or antenna coon tail though. :hysterical2: Haven't had fuzzy dice since '71 ClubWagon.

This can be found elsewhere, but more of U'all will see it if it's here by its lonesome. :yup: Boy, talk about feeling stupid! Where's emoticon with egg-on-its-face? Put my 17” wheels & tires on Craigslist, then was looking thru ads & what do I find? The wheel I had wanted, but didn’t try hard enuf to find. ’08, 18”, Premium Painted (charcoal) WITH TPMS sensors. $200.00 the set. Too late for me, but if U live in SF Bay area & are interested, call him @ 650-619-1902. He’s had them up for a month. His ad isn't very good. Told him he'd probably have better luck :yup: if he mentioned they were 18" & charcoal.

Boy, talk about feeling stupid! Where's emoticon with egg-on-its-face? Put my 17” wheels & tires on Craigslist, then was looking thru ads & what do I find? The wheel I had wanted, but didn’t try hard enuf to find. ’08, 18”, Premium Painted (charcoal) WITH TPMS sensors. $200.00 the set. Too late for me, but if U live in SF Bay area & are interested, call him @ 650-619-1902. He’s had them up for a month. His ad isn't very good. Told him he'd probably have better luck :yup: if he mentioned they were 18" & charcoal.

Wheels & tires ordered from America's Tire (elsewhere in US they're Discount Tire.) Wheels are 18", 10 spoke, silver Enkei J10s. Nice moderate wheel with sort of classic :shades: simplicity. A family member & a friend lobbied for black. When I was 44, I did +1 with black Enkeis on '85 Escort. Now I'm 1/2 again older, more conservative & feel I should project more refined image. :hysterical2: Tires are 245/60-18 Michelen Latitude Tour HPs. Seem to have good specs @ reasonable price AND :happy feet: a $70 rebate. Got another $100 off for financing @ 0% for 12 months.

Hey Podjo, long time no read. I knew an astute individual, such as U'rself, would ssus out suttleness. Is suttleness a real word?

I started this thread 1/2 in jest, 1/2 tongue-in-cheek, 1/2 joking, but since U’all (except BlazedUp) are replying seriously, I’m going to chime in. Post #1 asks, “Tired of finger marks on U’r nav display?” If’n U’all are answering :yup:, seems to me, solution is to not have finger marks to begin with. So all U’r good suggestions about how to remove these smudges miss the point. I use screen protector on my Sony CLIE hand-held (out of date :boring: PDA) & only reason there are no finger marks is because a stylus is used on touch screen. Screen protector protects against scratches & reduces screen glare. U'd still have fingerprints if U touch the screen protector. Perhaps should have begun seriously be suggesting use of a 1/4" acrylic rod with one end rounded by filing & sanding & hole drilled for string. PS: Yes, I actually use "stylus" shown in Post #1. Can U see it came from orange Popsicle? I'm using a Peet's coffee stirrer in my F-150, but it's too narrow for tether hole. I use it anyway 'cause it's longer, longer being better.:shades:

Truck is '05. A poster on F-150 forum I belong to uses electronic flasher on his '05, but I'm already $ into what I've got & heat thing doesn't bother me as much as at first. (Set-up in operation for 10 months on both vehicles & neither have burned to the ground.) I'm guessing by '05 they're using LEDs for turn indicators. If someone knows different please inform. BTW, the lady in picture at left was born & raised in Snohomish. Man this is a trip talking/typing back & forth. Sorta like IM, :yup: only in the dark!

We are both having trouble :read: ing. Difference is 8.49K ohms. I'm guessing the turns would blink reeeeeeaaaaallllllyyyyy slow. :hysterical2: If U'll re :read: my post #94, U'll know my experience with fronts on F-150. Someone suggested I use a #194 bulb in parallel up in high-mount area of cab for load because hi-mount controls cruise disengage. Plenty room physically. 194 uses only .27 amps. 161 may be even better; it's only .19 amps. Shouldn't get hot enuf to cause concern. That experiment is on my list. I've said it before - "Damned emoticons are like peanuts: U can't use just one." Maybe I shud make that statement my signature. fordboi, seems we're posting at same time. We'll have to go back over these posts to make shur we dint mis sumtin.

Greetings, fb69. Funny how things happen. :o While U were responding to my post, I was running errands & bought a pair of NTE 5W285s for $1.59 + tax. I live sorta out in the boonies & I'm amazed there's this little electronic shop close by. Just got home & looks like I misread U'r post. Good news is I didn't leap outa the car, rip open package & start swapping. I'll have to exchange. Lotta difference between 8.2 ohms (5W8D2) and 8.5K ohms (5W285). :yup: I'll be back when I've got proper resistors (guy's holding them for me as I speak/type) & have substituted them for 50 watt, 3 ohm on my F-150 (only takes 1 for each side.) That'll be test #1. If they pass, then swap for 50 watt, 6 ohm on Edge (I'll use two on one side.) This should prove/disprove the theory. :shades: PS: I like look of Taurus. I'm guessing tails look stock until lit up. I don't know why most mfrs. feel they have to tart them up by adding chrome & weird internal shapes. Just put an array of LEDs in there & I'm a buyer. I'm after instant on/off & intensity, not the package it's in.

Hi, fb69, I'm a Ford boy too, since '65, but won't be 69 'til next winter. Am very interested to hear/see more about U'r 8.5ohm, 5 watt "brick" resistor. I'm one who posted about using 50 watt alum. power resistors. My post #94, this thread, has pics. Yes, they really are 5/8" x 5/8" x 2" & until now, most others & I, thought they were pretty much it. :shades: Regarding U'r resistor, what type (or name), brand & part number? Where purchased & cost? Any pertinent info helps verify. No offense, but if this is for real, it might "revolutionize" resistor question. Due to heat, where to locate is key issue. FWIW, those BARs (Big Ass Resistors) are actual electronic parts :poke: even if they are a little (a lot?) clunky. :yup: 4-22-09 - Googled 8.5 ohm, 5 watt resistor & found NTE #5W285 (3/8" x 3/8" x 7/8") ceramic block wirewound power resistor - $.85 ea ($25.00 min order + S&H) @ one site, $.95/2, min 10 packs (14.50 + S&H) @ another site. Is this the item U'r using?

Thank U sir. I shall take U'r reply under advisement. 4-21-09 - Using U'r Wheel Offset Tool, I get a return of "Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 8mm (position of the outside edge of the wheel). That's only .3 mm (14 thousandths) less than my calculation. Close enuf! :yup: Hey!, EXTEND is word I wanted for "stick out" & I guess EXTENSION is word for "stick-out."

Read jamers1 posts this thread. I got 7P "back-up" from him. U could probably get "back-up" from him & make "back-ups" of the "back-up" if U have capability to copy DVDs. :yup: Send him a PM.

I guess it's an old fart thing. :D Back in the day, U bought car to keep awhile :yup: & U wanted it "like new" when U sold. If U had carpet that hadn't been stepped on, etc., U asked premium price. Car sold faster too. As U get nearer to geezerhood :poke: (& it can't be avoided), it'll start to make sense.

Greetings my friend, I knew I could count on U to keep me honest. Was able to confirm 16" wheel on Buicks & Fords in late 40s. U remember beauty rings. Was stretching use of 16s into 50s & sorta bearding the lion with 17s. Regarding Corvette, I had a '62 360 fueler w/15" wheels, but "series" tires came a couple years later. Sintered metallic brakes (shoes) were the hot set-up. Vettes finally got discs (4-wheel when most others were front only) in '65. Man, I'll bet we could to a lot of :beerchug: & memory lane strolling. Bring the wives & maybe do some Chubby Checker "Strolling!" http://www.oldbuickparts.com/nos/48parts.htm This site has whitewalls up to 7.50 X 19: http://www.kanter.com///productdetail.aspx...=48&Prc=223 How about restoration parts?