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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-28-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

Got a newer 2004 motor from a wrecked ranger in the truck now. Sometimes the motor runs perfect, and other times it idles like it has a lumpy cam. Off the line it has now power (foot to the floor)...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-28-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

And the engine is blown, yay... second one so far. Spun a bearing and i ran it too much before i noticed. And i pretty much tuned up everything i could think of before i noticed 😔

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-28-2017, 11:24 AM
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

I think i found my issue, sound like a rocker arm either backed its way out, or snapped off.

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-27-2017, 09:46 AM
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

I now also replaced the plug wires, the tach still sputters with the truck

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-26-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

Ive replaced the distributor cap and rotor, the coil, and i checked the spark plugs. In the fuse box theres a diode that was loose and would cause the engine to cut out a but when tapped so i...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-25-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

The under the driver seat sounds like a possibilty since was offroad and the truck started acting up for a moment then stopped before i went on the highway. But i tried misting water on the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-25-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,629
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

Anybody? I need this truck for work

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-24-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Trucks sputtering after going on the highway

Was on the highway last night, and the truck lost power while i was at wide open throttle. When i was driving it back home i noticed it was spitting blue flames out of the exhuast when id give it gas...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-18-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By kevinbmx77
How many pounds are these injectors?

I cant find it anywhere https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170319/9718dfc3de5c240783c8da5ed443754b.jpg
I know they are flex fuel but i need to know how many pounds they are

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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-14-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 971
Posted By kevinbmx77
Slimmest valve covers for the 302

Anybody know what the slimmest valve cover is for the stock rockers? Are the explorer ones the slimmest?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-29-2016, 07:17 PM
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: The "what do you hate about your Ranger today" thread

The big ass dent in my backbed. It makes me hate how it looks and stresses me out
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-17-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Fiding tdc on intake stroke

So if it is set up properly it will be on a compression stroke when lined up? And just double check that both valves are shut for cylinder #1 right?
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-17-2016, 04:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Fiding tdc on intake stroke

Compression stroke i meant, sorry
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-17-2016, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By kevinbmx77
Fiding tdc on intake stroke

Ok so i have the timing cover off, if i line up the marks on the cam gear and the crank gear like you would when installing them will that be tdc on an intake stroke or an exhaust stroke? I wanna do...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-04-2016, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Push starting a vehicle backwards

Thank you, i didn't think of the exhaust and the intake valves opening and closing at the wrong times, im guessing the boat motors would have a special cam. Thank you for all the information, it was...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Push starting a vehicle backwards

If you have it in reverse the engine will turn the right direction, how do you think the truck drives backwards when you stick it into reverse.

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And yes i know thats, thats not what...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2016, 10:53 PM
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: How many miles do you have on your Ranger?

A newer year transmission. It works just fine. All i need to do is get the correct sensor and wire it in.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Push starting a vehicle backwards

Im not actually trying to do it, im just curious if the engine would fire up backwards and run backwards, if i had the pushstart it backwards id just stick it in reverse
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3,099
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Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: how many miles on your ranger?

Odemeter stopped working at 210,000 miles because i got a newer transmission since the old one blew up. But i dont think it matters anymore since ill never sell it
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By kevinbmx77
Push starting a vehicle backwards

Lets assume theres no started in the first place. If a vehicle gets pushed backwards and somebody puts it into first and trys to pop start it, would the engine turn over backwards. Ive been thinking...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-30-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,331
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Radiator mounted infront of core support?

Thank you for all the pictures and information, seeing all the rooom you where able to make makes me a bit more confident in doing the same. Did you leave part of the front of the core support...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-28-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,331
Posted By kevinbmx77
Radiator mounted infront of core support?

I've been thinking about this for awhile and can't find anything about anyone doing or trying this, but between the front clip and the core support there is a small gap, has anyone mounted their...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-10-2016, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,471
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: F150 inline 6 transmission for 302 swap

Does anybody know what flywheel teeth size id need to run this transmission? 157? I know my 1998 motor needs a 50oz imbalance

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Ok i think i have it right now. The 300-6 manual trans...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-08-2016, 01:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,471
Posted By kevinbmx77
F150 inline 6 transmission for 302 swap

Ok so i know the bolt patterns are the same between the 302 and the inline 6 trans. I know i can find an inline 6 manual trans in the junkyard on my first trip. What i dont know though is what that...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 11-20-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,413
Posted By kevinbmx77
Re: Baked on mud removal

The mother polish is doing great for them, i just didnt do the center of the wheel yet, the wax may make them look new
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