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Old 10-04-2010, 05:19 AM
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Default Re: How-To: OHC Install

ya i drilled a small hole to get the self tapping screw started.
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Old 12-27-2010, 05:11 PM
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ok so i got an ohc out of an explorer sport trac, i got it in but it doesnt fit flush at the back end, not sure if i mounted it wrong or what. any suggestions?
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Old 12-27-2010, 05:36 PM
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ok so i got an ohc out of an explorer sport trac, i got it in but it doesnt fit flush at the back end, not sure if i mounted it wrong or what. any suggestions?
What year is your truck?

Did you get the sunroof model or the garage door model?
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Old 12-27-2010, 08:04 PM
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Its an 03 and garage
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Old 12-27-2010, 08:28 PM
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sometimes there are small gaps if it isnt moved forward enough
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Old 12-28-2010, 12:08 PM
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I got it all wired up and everything is working but when I go to turn the lamps on thet don't come on. I know its not the bulbs cause when I open the door they come on. Need help!
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Old 12-28-2010, 01:21 PM
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you prolly got the wires switched. There is a 12v constant to supply the switched light and the door 12v.
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:44 PM
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well what i got from the posting of how to hook it up was only to use that one wire from the dome light but appearently i need to use both of them?

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ok nevermind i see now oops ha
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Old 01-11-2011, 10:35 AM
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i will be using this helpful how to soon
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Old 01-11-2011, 10:41 AM
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Pat, you will like the OHC
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Old 01-11-2011, 10:48 AM
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Pat, you will like the OHC
i saw azgila... posted on my user up thing..i thought to myself....i bet hes gunna say something about yellow ovals hahaha. ya it will help me with not getting lost with north south.... also i need compartments to hold stuff
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Old 01-11-2011, 11:01 AM
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i saw azgila... posted on my user up thing..i thought to myself....i bet hes gunna say something about yellow ovals hahaha. ya it will help me with not getting lost with north south.... also i need compartments to hold stuff
alright , did you get the YELLOW OVALS yet
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:27 PM
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Hey Pat, measure 67 times, cut once. And don't screw up!
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:33 PM
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be sure you get it close enough to the front by the windsheild , press the console up there and see how it will look before any cutting or marking, you might try using a small piece of chalk to outline it then just brush it off if a mistake and redo
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:40 PM
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be sure you get it close enough to the front by the windsheild , press the console up there and see how it will look before any cutting or marking, you might try using a small piece of chalk to outline it then just brush it off if a mistake and redo
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