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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-24-2017, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Varilux
Re: Left key in "on" position overnight...

Great minds think alike... checked it last night.

With the engine off, the battery reads 12.1v. With the engine on, the system reads 13.8v (which would indicate to me the alternator is charging-...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-23-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Varilux
Re: Left key in "on" position overnight...

Finally got to start it back up, and apparently no major damage done.

However, the battery seems to have had it... the volts go only go up to 13v while driving, and with all my off-road lights...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-23-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By Varilux
Re: Pitted thermostat mounting surface...

VICTORY- at least for the moment!

I put a thin layer of the black Permatex on the mounting surface, but then got hung up arranging things and it started to stiffen. As I scraped it off with a...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-23-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By Varilux
Re: Pitted thermostat mounting surface...

So, based on the picture of the pits would you be inclined to just use the o-ring and call it a day (or would you use a thin layer of Permatex black)?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-23-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By Varilux
Re: Pitted thermostat mounting surface...

Here is an image of the pitting. I wouldn't be concerned if a.) it wasn't right where the rubber o-ring seals the surface and b.) I hadn't noticed the seepage on the original housing in the same...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-23-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,509
Posted By Varilux
Re: Leaking Thermostat housing

Fortunately, I purchased Ford parts to replace mine (in fact, they're showing as on the truck for delivery today). I wish I had known there is an all-aluminum alternative for this part, I would have...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-21-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Varilux
Re: Left key in "on" position overnight...

Thanks- went out and turned the key back to "ON" after the battery was recharged. I could hear the pump cycle on for a second and then shut off, so that's looking good. Also, hit the starter for a...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-20-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,509
Posted By Varilux
Re: Leaking Thermostat housing

I'm in the middle of swapping out the thermostat housing myself, and will admit to looking at that intake numerous times with the thought "I wonder how hard it would be to just remove that thing."
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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-20-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Varilux
Left key in "on" position overnight...

Stupid mistake...
Been working on my truck in the garage, and have to push it back a couple feet to work on it. Last night when I pushed it back in to close the garage door, I must have thrown it...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-20-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By Varilux
Pitted thermostat mounting surface...

I'm replacing a cracked thermostat housing on my 2004 Ranger 4.0L (it cracked right at the seam behind the sensors).

I've gotten everything out, and I notice there is some pitting on the aluminum...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-09-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,535
Posted By Varilux
Re: Installed Go Rhino and kept bed cover...

Thanks! When I cut the openings for the bars, I cut in an "X" pattern (with the idea I would wrap the vinyl around the metal and stitch a "pocket" around the ring). Getting a door seal and using...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-03-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By Varilux
Re: The New Guy From Dallas

Hello Collin, and welcome to FRF. I'm pretty new here myself- bought my Ranger last month and have been having fun working on it since.

We're right across the lake from you (in Hickory Creek). ...
Forum: Exterior Tech 05-28-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,535
Posted By Varilux
Installed Go Rhino and kept bed cover...

I always wanted bed bars, but I really like having a tonneau cover, so I finally decided to install both.

I knew I'd have to cut the cover, so I found an inexpensive one on eBay for $100, then I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-26-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By Varilux
Re: JK Rubicon wheel fitment...

I'll post pics once the wheels are on. Right now, I'm still wrestling with fitting Go Rhino bed bars- which wouldn't be all that hard except I'm trying to retain my tonneau cover as well (have to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-25-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By Varilux
Re: JK Rubicon wheel fitment...

Thanks- I figured it should work, but when I couldn't find a single pic of a Ranger sporting JK Rubicon wheels, I began to doubt (of course, it could just be that no one else likes that look :^)!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-25-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By Varilux
JK Rubicon wheel fitment...

I've read through a number of threads, and I think this will work, but want to make sure...

I want to get some JK Rubicon wheels (bolt pattern 5 x 5.0 with a center bore of 71.5mm). Of course, my...
Forum: How-To Submissions 05-13-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 137,277
Posted By Varilux
Re: How-To: OHC Install

Mine is zip-tied behind the driver's side fog light (basically behind the lower part of the bumper), which puts it in about the same position it was mounted on the Mountaineer it came from. It...
Forum: How-To Submissions 05-10-2017, 11:21 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 137,277
Posted By Varilux
Re: How-To: OHC Install

Okay, the info on the function of the speed sensor makes sense given the readings I had on the OHC today.

1. Started the drive home from work with a cold engine- as the info suggested, the...
Forum: Interior Tech 05-08-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 304,857
Posted By Varilux
Re: Seats that fit in the Ranger

Just to elaborate, the Ranger's seat belt receiver (at least in 2004) has a wiring harness that has 4 pins. The Explorer receiver (at least in 1999) has a harness with only 2 pins.

I tried all...
Forum: Suspension Tech 05-08-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By Varilux
Re: How do I tell if I have a camber plate?

Well, as it turned out they did have to install some bolts to do the alignment. I was very surprised to find the main adjustment needed wasn't the camber, but rather the caster and toe-in (the...
Forum: How-To Submissions 05-08-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 137,277
Posted By Varilux
Re: How-To: OHC Install

Thanks for the heads up! We didn't bother hooking up the "speed sensor" wire, but surprisingly so far the temp reads exactly what my cell phone says the local temp is.

I guess we'll keep the...
Forum: How-To Submissions 05-07-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 137,277
Posted By Varilux
Re: How-To: OHC Install

Thanks to the OP (and everyone who posted tips)!

Son and I went to the pick-n-pull on Saturday, found a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer with a clean OHC, and paid $17 for the OHC and temp sensor.
...
Forum: Interior Tech 05-06-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 304,857
Posted By Varilux
Re: Seats that fit in the Ranger

Thanks to everyone who posted info, tips, advice, etc. to this thread. I have a 2004 extended cab with bucket seats and was hoping to get some more comfortable seats. After reading the entire 30+...
Forum: Suspension Tech 05-02-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By Varilux
How do I tell if I have a camber plate?

New to Rangers (purchased an 04 FX4 OffRoad last week), and definitely new to torsion bars.

I'm planning on lifting my front by cranking my T-bars (thankfully did a bunch of searches and realized...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-01-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By Varilux
First Ranger!

Hello from Texas!

I've owned well over 30 Fords over the years (lots of Mustangs, including my current '65 project), but this is my first Ranger! After selling my Jeep TJ last year I missed...
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