[mdlug] Automotive technical info wanted (only slightly off topic)

[Aaron Kulkis]

Drew wrote:
>      I have come into possession of a _Windstar_ class minivan. It wasn't
> my first choice, but for better or worse it's what I now have; and all
> indications and opinions are that I could have done worse.
> 
>      I bring this up because I'm seeking help from the Ford geeks on
> these lists, to wit:
> 
> * The pin-outs to the Data-Link Connector
> 
> * What information can be obtained via this link
> 
> * Source code to the software in the PCM
> 
> * I'm particularly interested in getting a reading of the
>    fuel consumption rate (in gallons per hour).
> 
> * Possibly a direct reading of the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, or
>    else the fuel injector pulse width, might be sufficient.
> 
> * And what would it take to make this engine E85 (or better yet,
>    M85/coalgas/woodgas) capable?

Drew, you do realize that Ethanol production consumes more BTUs
of energy than it produces... :-/