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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-14-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

I have a 96 3.0 liter, even on a hot sunny day down here in Fla... sitting in traffic with the AC on mine rarely gets above 190....with a pressurized system operating with coolant your in no danger...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-11-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

Does the 88 have fuel injection, if so you may be able to hook something up, but it would have to be home brew as I do not think there is a generic connection to the computer...The scangauge is...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-01-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,928
Posted By capnfred
Re: rough idle and shutter in gear

Check for leaking vacuum hoses, cracked air pipes, anything that will affect the A/F mixture.... especially after the MAF....normally these are little problems but difficult to find... one way is to...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-30-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

I don't think they thought it would be as popular as it is....maybe they will update the software to do the metric thing as they are loosing lots of sales in Canada.... have any of the Canadians on...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-30-2010, 04:58 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

I found the lower left corner of the window purfect.... also it is easy to hide the cord in the crack between the body and the dash.... I love it... found that if I keep my hiway speed just below...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-20-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

I have had mine plugged in for over a week.... never had a problem with the Ford, just the old Lexus.... according to UG the problem with the Lexus is that it is a 95 and not totally compatible with...
Forum: How-To Submissions 09-20-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,682
Posted By capnfred
Re: Clutch replacement 96 xlt 4WD

I tried to leave the Y-pipe on, but could not get the trans past it...even had the tranny out of the clutch.....no matter how much wiggling and moving I could not get it back in..so I resorted to...
Forum: How-To Submissions 09-19-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,682
Posted By capnfred
Re: Clutch replacement 96 xlt 4WD

I'm kinda hoping someone else will comment on some areas, there has to be a better way to get the y-pipe back on.... that was the most frustrating thing...there has to be a "right" way to do it.. so...
Forum: How-To Submissions 09-18-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,682
Posted By capnfred
Re: Clutch replacement 96 xlt 4WD

no pics,,,, was busy getting it done.....sorry....
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-18-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,572
Posted By capnfred
Re: Clutch replacement in 2000 V6 ranger

just did a write up on this topic, check it out..
Forum: How-To Submissions 09-18-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,682
Posted By capnfred
Talking Clutch replacement 96 xlt 4WD

It was requested by 2001FordRanger that I do a writeup on my clutch job .. so here goes..if anyone has any comments or ideas how it could be done better easier or faster please feel free.

I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-07-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

Has anyone here experienced any problems with the ultral gauge killing your battery if left on.. on the UG forum there is some discussion and this morning after leaving it connected to my girls lexus...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-31-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

Installed mine on my 96 ranger xtl, the only issue I had was I had to change the auto recognize mode from the default 2 to one to get it to automatically turn on when the key is turned on...as its an...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-25-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 42,130
Posted By capnfred
Re: ultra gauge... cheaper then scangauge

Ordered mine last nite.... unfortunately the price is higher now... but it is still way cool... and cheap for what it does.... less than a scanner... as for draining the battery, no way it can do...
Forum: Laugh Factory 08-11-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,376
Posted By capnfred
Re: The "True" Meanings Of The Haynes Manual Quotes

There is a guy selling CD's on Ebay, 4.98 and $5.00 s/h the cd is from Ford... mine is an 96 ranger, the cd covers 96-99......any questions let me know.... very detailed....
Forum: Laugh Factory 08-10-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,376
Posted By capnfred
Re: The "True" Meanings Of The Haynes Manual Quotes

The Toyota FSM's are great, how are the fords.....I have many manuals on CD and like them just fine... I ordered one for the ranger, shuld get it in a few days.... has good reviews.... if is junk...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-10-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,446
Posted By capnfred
Re: clutch install diy guide

I just did mine, (96, 3.0 4wd 5speed) it was a fun job..... yours should be easier as you don't have the ypipe to contend with... the 4wd bits were just extra steps,, nothing tricky, I used ramps, if...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-10-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By capnfred
odometer quit @ 110k

96 xlt, my odo quit working, wondering if anyone has any ideas, speedo is fine.. just no odo... before it quit the trip odometer was finikiy for a long time had to hit the reset button a few times to...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-10-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,086
Posted By capnfred
Re: big clutch problems need expert help

in all the posts I see no mention of the pilot bearing......has that been replaced, or even checked.....
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-10-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,046
Posted By capnfred
Re: Inconsistant Clutch engaging problems

Just finished redoing mine, got everything from Advance auto parts, the aftermarket slave they sell is superior to the oem, did the auto adjusting pressure plate as that was there,,,I started having...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-10-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By capnfred
Hello from SW Fla

hello evereyone, I have a 96 4wd xlt, 5 speed, and 3.0, retired from USN in 89, came to the forum for advice on removing the tranny.... what a trip anyway its all done and back on the road....
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