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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-31-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,507
Posted By farmallranger
Re: 3.0 Performance Parts Questions

Bore it n stroke it.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-30-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By farmallranger
Re: whats parts are worth performing port/polish

Exhaust ports,
Lay a stock manifold gasket over the ports and match the gasket size if it's bigger than the port. Same with the manifold.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-26-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,880
Posted By farmallranger
Re: pump up the 3.0 hamster?

I would recommend a .015-.020 off, no more, no less.
Do a mock up assembly, get crank in the block, use an assembly lube, and take your time and test fit.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-18-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,880
Posted By farmallranger
Re: pump up the 3.0 hamster?

Make sure the shop checks the crankshaft thrust surface and for excessive wear. That controls tour shaft end play.
I'd put in New cam bearings and have the cam main journals checked for wear. If...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-10-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,342
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Coolant leak - manifold nipple

If that valve is ok, could be air in system. My 01 just got new radiator for Xmas. Had to burp it many times.
Its worth looking at the valve, I had heat whole time tho.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-09-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

Found a 02 3.0 for 250. Torn down for unknown reasons, then did v8 swap.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-09-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

Trying to locate a cheap 3.0 block to do some creative destruction to. Lol
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-09-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,880
Posted By farmallranger
Re: pump up the 3.0 hamster?

My 01 3.0 carries 180 psi of compression. I have ran it on e85 many times. It ran just fine, can tell a slight difference in power, but it wasn't much to complain.
I did the e85 on longer trips,...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-08-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

Nice.
Forum: Midwestern Region 01-08-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 55,410
Posted By farmallranger
Re: time for a indiana roll call

Rochester
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-08-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

Oil intercooler no help?
Injectors, my caliber injectors almost dead ringers, yea cut n paste plugs.
3.0 Taurus dohc don't bolt into a ranger right?
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-08-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By farmallranger
Re: What would you do?

If it's a time sensitive situation, then find a junkyard engine, and keep the original to rebuild.
Rebuild it, then pull the junkyard engine back out n install your fresh engine. Put your junkyard...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-08-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

I'm trying to justify in my mind, which path to take.
Mine is a 5 speed. I do pull a trailer with it, I use it n drive it every day.
I can bore, I can stroke in house.
I've been a naturally...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-08-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

Thanks.
Wonder if I can fit 3.75 bore in it. Sleeved of course.
Guess I need to go buy a junkyard 3.0 n explore!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-08-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,880
Posted By farmallranger
Re: pump up the 3.0 hamster?

If they are not cracked, they are able to be reconditioned.
From what see from your photos, are a pair that need to be reworked.
Me, I would have a field day with those heads in my mill! I could...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-07-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Modified 3.0

I'm thinking this spring, tearing my 01 3.0 down n freshen up long block.
It runs fine. Can't hurt.
I'm looking at some port work mainly on exhaust side, cat back exhaust but still quiet.
If it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-07-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By farmallranger
Modified 3.0

Has anyone built up a 3.0 ? Over size pistons, cams, bolt on options?
Why?
Just because.
Thanks.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-07-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,880
Posted By farmallranger
Re: pump up the 3.0 hamster?

Fix it. Have crank ground, have rods resized, would be the first route.
Good time to check the block out, if it looks good n measures out then get an overhaul kit n be done with it. You would know...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-04-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,146
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Two wheel drive edge V8 options.

Anyone ever hop up a 3.0?
Bored, stroked, cammed, why. Lol
I know it's a v8 forum. Thank you.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-03-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,146
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Two wheel drive edge V8 options.

Yea. I like the torsion bar setup.
Plug n play. Does the donor have to be 2001 specific, short question, what years can I use for plug n play?
I've always had to run 89-93 octane in my 3.0. It'll...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-02-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,146
Posted By farmallranger
Re: Two wheel drive edge V8 options.

Thank you Stateranger. Very good article.
My 3.0 runs good, 215k miles. I believe that it could use a freshen up on the bottom end. It doesn't knock or rattle, but I'm sympathetic tho.
I gather...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 01-01-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,146
Posted By farmallranger
Two wheel drive edge V8 options.

Rangers rock.
I've had a few good ones. Put a lot of miles on them.
Don't shoot me, my first hot rod was a v8 s10.
My first drag car was a 80 turbo mustang, with a 406 Chevy.
Only reason it...
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