Recent content by MVanover

I think my son did use a Comp Cam. The heads were from World Products. They were cast iron, but seemed to flow well. I just checked their catalog and they are only producing Chevy & SB Ford V-8 heads now. It's a shame, that little Cologne engine was a good one. I think it started out as a...

If I had a OHC 4.0L go sour, I'd consider replacing it with the pushrod version. My son pulled a 4.0L out of an Aerostar and built up the engine with new forged pistons, aftermarket cam and heads and JB headers. Then dumped it in his Bronco II. I think it has more power than my 4.6 L V-8. He...

I replaced the switch in about 10 minutes. I didn't get one of the seat trim "mount hooks" to engage the support wire, but neither did the factory. It was off when I removed the trim. But, it's in place and attached firmly.

I got some shocks with the sale of my 2008 STA. The handling is great, but the ride is really harsh. I've got some suspension parts that have just started to squeak. So, I'm going to have to change out some parts and I thought I'd look into changing out the springs and shocks for a somewhat...

It took a while to figure out how to get it out. The seat side and rear trim has to come out. You will also need to detach the wire bundle a few places as the connector release isn't accessible until the switch assy is out. The switch buttons have to come off first except for the lumbar...

Thanks. I didn't find one for $15, but I did find one on Amazon for $26. It fits a lot of Fords and Lincolns. I also found a lot of different part numbers for the same switch assy.

Tried to take a snooze while wife was in the doctors office. The seat back returned 1/2 way to upright when it stopped. I removed the seat switch assy disassembled it and got the discrepant switch to work after a few tries. But, I don't trust it and like to replace the whole assy. Does...

My son put a 4.0L push rod V-6 in his Bronco II. He had the performance cam, JB headers, aftermarket rocker arms (reworked stock rockers) and aftermarket heads (I don't remember the brand). Probably other performance up grads I don't know about. I don't know how much, but the engine has lots...

The X code is a 390 cid engine. Used in the full size Fords, Mecurys and Lincolns in the 60s and some trucks. It was a 2 barrel carb and had good torque. The 4 barrel version (S code) had a 4 barrel carb and made 40 more ft/lbs of torque in stock form. The real stomper of the '60s was the...

I don't know how you'd isolate it. Perhaps shifting in four wheel drive and see if you hear a difference? I'm in the middle of a 500 mile trip and on the best roads at hi-way speeds I don't hear any tire noise. I don't hear any tire noise when driving slower either. I do hear tire noise on...

I wonder if it might be your differential that is whining. I have Michelin LTXs on the STA and they seem pretty quiet to me. I think they are pretty much a road tire though.

I have seen aftermarket bed extenders on-line for under $200 with free delivery...

My AAMCO guy thought my 2008 STA was a 6R80, but I told him it was a 6R60. I don't think he believed me, but they flushed and changed the tranny fluid and filter anyway. I would think the filter would be the same, but I don't know.

I have the same truck. I love it, but you know more about Sport Trac's than I do.

I dunno if it has had a special tune. I've had it just under 2 years. It does have an aftermarket exhaust system. Too loud, so I quieted it down. I do drive it economically most of the time. I no longer see the speed limit as a challenge. I usually drive 5 under on the hiway. I'm retired...