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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-22-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,835
Posted By blueranger1801
Transmission in Limp mode for what seems like no reason?

So i just finished installing another transmission into my truck..

Topped it off with proper amount of fluid too..

Started driving it around my neighborhood for about 30 to 40 minutes almost...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-15-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: What am i doing wrong???

alright problem is fixed. it was the starter.. Had to buy a spacer plate to put between it and the transmission where it mounts.. 0.100 was what i needed to clear the flywheel =) :thrasher:
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-13-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: What am i doing wrong???

well actually i was thinking that...until i came across this today..

So turns out my theory about the flywheel rubbing up against the inner-wall of the bell housing is wrong as i just installed...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-11-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: What am i doing wrong???

update: . sorry it took so long guys....

so i have double ..triple checked my torque converter seating position..every time i do everything lines up and i get the two clicks i need...so im pretty...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-21-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: What am i doing wrong???

I did prime the torque converter with fluid before installing it. and i also put some fluid into the trans before starting up the engine to not start it dry...

and i did not check if it goes into...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-21-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By blueranger1801
What am i doing wrong???

Long story short..my trans went out on me and i decided to pick up a used one at the junk yard. Vehicle was there for engine problem....

I installed the new trans with the same torque converter...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-23-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By blueranger1801
transmission freezes up when i stock at a red light

Quick story. Radiator went bad. mixed coolant with transmission. I got it replaced. And got a transmission flush done. i actually got 2 flushes done because the first one still left behind some...
Forum: Laugh Factory 10-14-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,367
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: This guy is beyond stupid

Whahhh!?????? Why would he do this??? He could have just given the car to me!!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-14-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,334
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Coolant in my transmission....

Alright fireranger well i went ahead and did the fluid flush and change. everything is working alright. Only problem im having now is...When i left the ford dealership and got the truck back...i...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-14-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,604
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Transmission line wont screw into radiator properly...

Alright i found that the box had a little packet in it with adapters to connect the line to the radiator properly.

I went ahead and did the Teflon though any way just for added security. Thanks!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-12-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,604
Posted By blueranger1801
Transmission line wont screw into radiator properly...

I got a new radiator from advanced auto parts...When i went to connect the transmission lines i screwed them in all the way and made sure they were tight....when i start up the car it leaks from both...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-12-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,258
Posted By blueranger1801
Any one ever replaced there rear main seal?

My friend has a 90's ranger..i think its later 90's...not sure...but his rear main seal is leaking...

has any one ever replaced theirs?

Whats the difficulty on a job like this?

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,641
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Replaced my engine belt...now hearing weird clicking sound..

well..good news is radiator has a warranty... So im going to change that tomorrow...As for the additive for the flushing, I shall look into it. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,334
Posted By blueranger1801
Coolant in my transmission....

So ya... I found a shit load of transmission fluid mixing with my coolant..my coolant now looks like coffee and when i pulled my transmission dipstick it was the same...

My problem is...

my...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,641
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Replaced my engine belt...now hearing weird clicking sound..

Alright guys. everything worked out perfectly fine. New tensioner and new belt and no weird sound at all and the belt is lined up perfectly fine and so is the tensioner .

Happy you think i would...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,084
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: I need help

Ok. The inertia switch going bad is a common problem with the rangers from what i have seen...

Honestly if i were you i would just get rid of the switch...and wire everything up straight so you...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,084
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: I need help

the inertia switch will kill your engine within seconds of being tripped. Now if it bad then it would cause the symptoms you are having...your truck randomly not starting when ever it feels like it....
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,084
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: I need help

Are you hearing your fuel pump when you put the key in the on position?
Leave your door open..so you can hear it...When you put the key in the on position you should hear the pump winding up for...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-11-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,641
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Replaced my engine belt...now hearing weird clicking sound..

Alright so taking the advice that all of you have given me so far i went ahead and bought a new Dayco tensioner. its pretty cool really because the belt i have now is also from Dayco. So i will be...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-10-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,641
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Replaced my engine belt...now hearing weird clicking sound..

Wow i went to go replace the 1 day old belt at auto zone...When i got there they told me the belt i was returning was not the same one they sold me yesterday...would you fucking believe that shit? he...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-10-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,283
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: 3.0 k&n air intake?

Just like every one else has said. Unless you are planning to tune your engine or anything..just get a drop in filter....
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-10-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,641
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Replaced my engine belt...now hearing weird clicking sound..

I just found a tear down the middle of my 1 day old belt about the length of an index finger =(
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-10-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: Impact Of Flow Through Exhaust on MPG?

A flow through exhaust? Can you explain this idea...Sounds interesting..
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-10-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,641
Posted By blueranger1801
Replaced my engine belt...now hearing weird clicking sound..

for the longest time i have been hearing this weird vibrating like sound from my engine when i accelerate a little bit and the engine goes into like around 1500 rpm. After that it sounded perfectly...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-08-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,719
Posted By blueranger1801
Re: sputtering when i accelerate !!!! tried everything

Seamfoam is like gods piss in bottle....
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