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Old 01-12-2011, 11:05 AM
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Default Re: How-To: OHC Install

I think i forgot to grad the bracket when i was at the junkyard. The bracket also came outta the explorer to right???
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Old 01-13-2011, 11:03 AM
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I have a 2000 Ranger what range of years Explorer can I grab an OHC out of? And with that what range for the vizors?

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Old 01-13-2011, 11:45 AM
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I usually go with the ones that are closer to the year of my own truck. You can be safe with 97-01 OHC's thats how I do it but they are all pretty much the same.
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Old 02-08-2011, 10:40 AM
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how hard would this be for a super noob? I wanna do it but I'm terrified about chopping up the head liner and messing with radio wires. Are all the wire colors the same for an 08? I wanna do it but I'm just worried i will mess it up.
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Old 02-09-2011, 02:48 PM
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do you know a estimate on how much wire i will need? the wires on the ohc right now are about 3 in long so pretty much need to do the whole thing. i am hoping to do this tomorrow if i have enuff wire
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Old 03-01-2011, 12:09 PM
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ok i am going to be wireing my up today. where do i take the temp sensor wires threw the fire wall? there an existing hole or do i have to drill a new hole?
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Old 03-01-2011, 12:11 PM
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you could take it out the floor, thats what I'm gonna do

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Old 03-01-2011, 02:36 PM
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ok i am going to be wireing my up today. where do i take the temp sensor wires threw the fire wall? there an existing hole or do i have to drill a new hole?
There are a few holes to choose from on the firewall.
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Old 03-01-2011, 03:48 PM
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There are a few holes to choose from on the firewall.
I tried a few but found the hood release cable to be the easiest option for running the temp sensor wire.
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Old 03-01-2011, 03:49 PM
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I used the same spot where the main wire harness is going through.

You will need a metal coat hanger to assist you.
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Old 03-14-2011, 10:02 PM
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just got mine from clinton today, thanks for the super fast shipping and no headache. gotta paint it here then install it. i dont know if anyone answered this yet, but how much 18ga wire should i be expeting to use. and should i use single strand or multistrand. anyone know what red will match the red seat inserts of the FX4 level II?
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Old 03-15-2011, 01:48 AM
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just got mine from clinton today, thanks for the super fast shipping and no headache. gotta paint it here then install it. i dont know if anyone answered this yet, but how much 18ga wire should i be expeting to use. and should i use single strand or multistrand. anyone know what red will match the red seat inserts of the FX4 level II?
I bought 4 rolls of wire each one were 15 or 20 feet. Multicolor works best to keep things separated.
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:17 PM
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what brand is the console, or what car? i really like the one that u have, and i would like to have it on my truck too!
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:51 AM
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so, i was at the hardware shop yesterday. got connectors and wire and the such. i got 20ft of trailer wire. 16ga 4 wires bonded with each other flat. 4 wires $1.29 per ft or $0.69 per foot per wire. and i can pull them all at once. anyway. i got the console mounted yesterday, ill be wiring it up today. so if all goes well. done this afternoon, it would be even better if it wasnt snowing outside, mounting the sensor while laying in 6in of snow sounds fun.
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Old 03-22-2011, 03:17 PM
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so its all hooked up and looks good, mounting it and wiring it wasnt all that hard.. to bad it appears that the read out screen is dead. the map lights are pretty snazzy though.. im pretty damn sure i have it all wired correctly
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