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Forum: Electrical Tech 10-28-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Tripminder... possible to install in a newer ranger? (FFI pin location?)

I installed an earlier Tripminder on my motorhome many moons back. With the unit comes is a fuel flow sensor which connected into the gas hose between fuel pump and the carb. It gives a pulse as...
Forum: General Tech 10-28-2011, 03:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 77,849
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: READ ME: All about Intake Air Temperature / CAI / MAF

For someone maintaining their own vehicles, all they needs to know about the MAF sensor is where it is (see Owner's Manual) and how to keep it clean.

The MAF circuit directly influences gas...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 10-27-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,517
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Calling All Prerunners!

Out of curiousity (and my ignorance), what is a pre-runner? Are there runners and post runners?

The truck photo posted looks serious.


Thanks for the explanation.
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 10-27-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,373
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: streak free window cleaners/methods

Newspapers are a trick from the 1930s, fell into disuse in the 1950s but recurr every 20 years with a new generation to learn about the ink. Maybe from 1910 or 1890s.

Armoral is a big no-no on...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-27-2011, 03:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,646
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: antenna wire

1) Purchase flush mount antenna socket and antenna whip. Socket comes with 15' wire.

2) Use holesaw to drill appropriate size hole in roof. (check size with ant socket papers) in exact center...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-25-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,778
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: tinted tail lights and front turn signals

Hear ya, right on. But I also find the Canadian daytime headlights equally problematic (same government intrusion) as they have proven to cause more accidents then they save. Just sayin...

Let...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-25-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 19,770
Posted By PaulBennett
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-25-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 38,150
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: inertia switch

I'm glad to know about this. Sounds like the Federal government mentality of trying to protect everyone from everything. Problem is the 'cure' is worse then the chances of getting the disease.
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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-24-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,778
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: tinted tail lights and front turn signals

Tinted tails? To what color? If you want stealth turn them off with a switch or add a resistor OR HOWS THIS - change to LEDs which are blue!!
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-24-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 722
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Need a Ranger

My 3.0 auto has mileage issues (~15 town) but I only use it 50 miles/month.
My SIL has a 2.3 manual for commuting and loves his mileage (~27 town).
Forum: Audio / Video 10-24-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,523
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: RCA Wire Quality?

I've run tests of several brands including Monster and no one could tell the difference when it's covered up. If you can afford Monster for the bragging rights, good for you but no science can prove...
Forum: Interior Tech 10-24-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,295
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Manual to power locks conversion done

I've done 3 of my vehicles now, last being the Ranger. Some kits involve much more than they provide, having to use relays to make it work right.

So I'm happy you didn't have to go through what I...
Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 10-24-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,689
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: American Chopper Senior vs Junior TV show.

This isn't a popularity contest but a sad soap. Senior allowed the younger sons to get totally messed up by passing out too much money before his sons developed any character. To buy Jrs love, Sr...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-20-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,728
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Pin to pin wiring diagram needed

Some wipers have 'park' contacts so after turning the key off, the motor will continue until theyl return down to park position before the motor finally turns off. If not those, you may have a bad...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-20-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,814
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Circuit Breaker Information

Circuit breaker come in two varieties, standard and self-resetting. A circuit breaker is a set of contacts which open when the current rating is exceeded, generally by 20%. Current through the cb...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-19-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,709
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: no reverse lights!

If your truck has a backup light over the rear window, that socket and the wire leading to it are easily overlooked as a possibility for a short.
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-19-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Ignition Off but Radio plays sometimes

It has to be either the ignition switch or something connected to 'hot in accessory' which has bridged battery voltage onto the same accessory circuit which powers the radio, OR it could be the radio...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-17-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,069
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Turn Signal Problem

Below is the closest diagram (year uncertain) I can find which may provide some clues. It immediately occurred to me that if the tow package wires were shorted, it could do this.

Next, I would...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-17-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: cruise control

What noise does the yard attendant make when you accidently set off an air bag he hoped to sell for a grand?
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-17-2011, 01:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,069
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Turn Signal Problem

Your profile is empty and post doesn't mention the year, so I can't pull up the diagram. Hazards switch and turn indicators share much circuitry (all lights and wiring to them) and most comes...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-15-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,690
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Battery dead after 4 to 5 day non use of truck

What I said - you're claiming to be younger than me. But 'why' I find curious. Beginning to think wisdom peaks at 40 or 50 and you got me there.

I don't have the s/n of your truck so used the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-15-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,690
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Battery dead after 4 to 5 day non use of truck

Sir, you may be an excellent well seasoned mechanic but your offbeat electrical knowledge is leading you astray.

1) If there is voltage at 'hot in start' with key out, the proper procedure is to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-14-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,690
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Battery dead after 4 to 5 day non use of truck

Firstly, hijacking is replying to a thread someone else started for their problem and adding your problem to get answers rather than starting a new thread. It is frowned on because the two problems...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-12-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,690
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: Battery dead after 4 to 5 day non use of truck

Lanoo, you should really start a new thread, hijacking this one with a similar problem generally gets you ignored.

Are you saying the current draw measured at the battery is .17 amps with key in...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-07-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,412
Posted By PaulBennett
Re: 3L V6 and 10mpg - something isn't right

Thanks all for the intelligent replies.

MAF Cleaner - WOW didn't know about that stuff. Very helpful - I'm a carb guy.

To be certain about the MAF:
It's apparent now the MAF must be the...
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