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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-25-2017, 05:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By tab a
Re: Overhead 2 bulb vs 3 bulb lights

That might be a good way to let the smoke out of some wires, or a computer?
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-18-2017, 06:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By tab a
Overhead 2 bulb vs 3 bulb lights

My 97 --3 bulb overhead--fixture is broken. I have a 98 2 bulb fixture. They appear to mount identically other than needing to cut off a plastic 'foot' on the 98.

Anyone know if this will work...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-20-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By tab a
Re: auto trans. VSS vs. ABS

According to TRS 5r55E started in 1997, but 4r's were also still available? Mine is a code D, so 5r.

Thanks.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-19-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By tab a
auto trans. VSS vs. ABS

My 4.0l '97 Ranger transmission (5r55e)is exhausted--metal shavings flushed from the cooler.

I'd like to put my 2000 Explorer parts car transmission (5R55e) in it. Unfortunately the VSS in the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By tab a
Re: Broken ex. manifold / downpipe bolts

I do have a couple of left handed drill bits. Though sometimes it's not easy to drill out broken off bolts, leaving good threads in the casting. ;)

Anyone ever drilled them out and not worried...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-18-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By tab a
Broken ex. manifold / downpipe bolts

The Y-pipe is finally out! O/A torch got the muffler bolts/nuts out ok, but even with that, I broke 3 of the downpipe to ex. man. bolts.

With the transmission out of the way, there will be a bit...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-16-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Posted By tab a
Re: Removing tranny from seized engine

FINALLY realized the squirting ATF was the solution soaking the L rear cylinder! It just ended up on the floor near the starter opening. Duh.......:o

Thanks again.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-11-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Posted By tab a
Re: Removing tranny from seized engine

Success! I ended up dropping the pan in order to remove the rod caps. I then used a brass punch to tap the rod bolts upwards, moving the pistons up slightly. 4 pistons moved fairly easily but 2...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-05-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Posted By tab a
Re: Removing tranny from seized engine

I've had 50/50 atf/acetone in the cylinders for a couple days now. There is no 'wiggling' back and forth. It doesn't move even a fraction.

You're probably right about buying another TC but my...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-04-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Posted By tab a
Re: Removing tranny from seized engine

"Get creative" sounds like hope, but so far no one says it is possible. Was afraid of that. :(

Not hydrolocked--all plugs are out. So far have broken a 3/8 drive Snap-On socket on the harmonic...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-04-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Posted By tab a
Removing tranny from seized engine

I'm trying to remove the auto transmission from 2000 4.0l Explorer, to put it into a 98 4.0l Ranger. All was going great until I found the Explorer engine is seized dead solid. I knew it had a...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-01-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By tab a
Re: If "D" is temperamental, can 1 and 2 be ok?

Thanks Tyler!
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-29-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By tab a
If "D" is temperamental, can 1 and 2 be ok?

97 4L with 179k and gray transmission fluid, and slipping, that I asked about a couple of months ago. Changed the filter and the fluid in the pan, back then. Found lots of silver sludge in pan.
...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-07-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By tab a
Re: Transmission fluid is gray

As I read it, I 'should' have a 4R44E and a 5R55E. Are they not interchangeable? Thanks.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-07-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By tab a
Transmission fluid is gray

I just bought a 97 automatic with a 4 L engine and 179k miles. I knew it had trans. problems but didn't know exactly what.

Generally it drives and shifts ok (though maybe takes a bit too long...
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