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Forum: Exterior Tech 10-30-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Grubb44
Ok hoses check out. Took to a local shop who I...

Ok hoses check out. Took to a local shop who I trust. Hooked computer to the truck, the "rough" idle on startup is the truck starving for air. So he tested the IAC. IAC was clean and appeared to be...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-19-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Grubb44
Thank you guys! I'll check the hoses this...

Thank you guys! I'll check the hoses this weekend. How would I check for a short in the plug?
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-18-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Grubb44
I have a family friend who works at ford ask...

I have a family friend who works at ford ask someone. He's a mechanic for ford but is gunna ask one of the tech guys.

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Also I have already replaced the DPFE. Rough idle at startup...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-18-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Grubb44
I have reset the code, roughly 2 days it pops...

I have reset the code, roughly 2 days it pops again. 1,300 miles on new motor. During reassembling the motor I called the intake where the EGR feeds to. Was clogged up BAD. In my previous experience...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-16-2017, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Grubb44
Rebuilt motor. All new insides and new head....

Rebuilt motor. All new insides and new head. Block and intake are pretty much the only original parts besides a lot of the sensors.

What is a pin point test? I don't believe I've heard of it or...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-15-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Grubb44
P0401 this is KILLING ME!!

Ok, 1997 ford ranger 2.3 with a 5 speed. New motor. Got most of my codes cleared up but this one is pissing me off.

When the truck is COLD and I start it, idle comes up then down as normal. Then...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-23-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,067
Posted By Grubb44
The exhaust is good. Rusty for its age. Lol. How...

The exhaust is good. Rusty for its age. Lol. How does the thrush sound on the 2.3 with a 5 speed? Right now I have a 16in glass pack and doesn't sound the same since I put a new cat on the truck....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-21-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By Grubb44
Its just the outer sheath that's cracked. There...

Its just the outer sheath that's cracked. There is a tightly bradded cable inside that actually works the brake.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-21-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,510
Posted By Grubb44
I installed one on my 4 banger from an explorer...

I installed one on my 4 banger from an explorer sport. Everything works fine. I have a few hundred miles on her now.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-21-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,067
Posted By Grubb44
2.3 exhaust system need advise

Has anyone here used this system sold by summit racing? Thinking about putting it on my 2.3 5 speed 97 ranger.

If anyone has put one on, how does it sound with the 4 banger?
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Forum: Interior Tech 08-31-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,219
Posted By Grubb44
They used the same harness in all trucks weather...

They used the same harness in all trucks weather they had fog lights ordered on them or not. None of my rangers have the lights either but I do want to add them in the future. From what I understand...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-27-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,188
Posted By Grubb44
Green truck is 98 and will one day be the donor....

Green truck is 98 and will one day be the donor. Black truck is 97 and is my ENORMOUS money pit. Lol.
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-27-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,188
Posted By Grubb44
Front end swap

As anyone ever taken the front end off of a 97 ranger and replaced it with one from a 98 and up body style? Fenders appear to have the same body line as the rest of the truck. But was wondering about...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-25-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,968
Posted By Grubb44
I personally own 2 rangers. A 97 with the 2.3 and...

I personally own 2 rangers. A 97 with the 2.3 and a 98 with the 3.0. I've got enough money into the 97 I could have bought at least 2 more NICE rangers. Whole drivetrain and front end completely...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-25-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By Grubb44
Another place to look and it's really common is...

Another place to look and it's really common is since BOTH are out, there is a pigtail up under the bumper. The main harness runs back then this rear harness plugs into it and runs wires to your tail...
Forum: Interior Tech 08-24-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,510
Posted By Grubb44
Man that looks BADASS!! Now to hunt for a new...

Man that looks BADASS!! Now to hunt for a new cluster!! To bad this thing didn't have a tachometer to begin with. It's just something I personally prefer to have but isn't necessary.
Forum: Interior Tech 08-23-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,510
Posted By Grubb44
Instrument cluster

Ok. So I've got a 97 ranger 2.3 5 speed. This truck does NOT have the tachometer built in to the cluster. I would however like to have one. Has anyone switched out the clusters with one that does...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-23-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 905
Posted By Grubb44
Instrument cluster

Ok. So I've got a 97 ranger 2.3 5 speed. This truck does NOT have the tachometer built in to the cluster. I would however like to have one. Has anyone switched out the clusters with one that does...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By Grubb44
Awesome!! Thank you for the info! Any idea of a...

Awesome!! Thank you for the info! Any idea of a donor that would have the 8.8 in it? Ranger, explorer? Years or setups to look for?
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By Grubb44
Wouldn't 4.56 require me to change axels as well?

Wouldn't 4.56 require me to change axels as well?
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By Grubb44
Ok cool. Thank you. Well code 86 is 3.73. The...

Ok cool. Thank you. Well code 86 is 3.73. The only next step up would be 4.10.......
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By Grubb44
Axle code is 86. And yes the truck has stock...

Axle code is 86. And yes the truck has stock gears. Idk where the table is on here. Using app on cell phone.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By Grubb44
I'm really wanting the "get up and go" she had...

I'm really wanting the "get up and go" she had before the tire and wheel swap. Which is why I would like to swap gears. This is a new motor I just put in last week. All sensors are clean. However I...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By Grubb44
Gearing issues

Ok looking for some more help here. I have a 97 ranger 2.3 5speed. Original tires and wheels were 225/70 R14. Well I wanted bigger tires and wheels for more ground clearance so went with 235/75 R15s....
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-22-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,029
Posted By Grubb44
Thank you!! I was unaware there was a line that...

Thank you!! I was unaware there was a line that ran from the canister back to the tank. I'll try and find/check it soon.
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