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Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 11-26-2010, 10:12 PM
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Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 11-26-2010, 10:10 PM
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Posted By art47
2.9 32 mph!!

Just checked my mileage. 32 mph!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-26-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,056
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Forum: General Tech 10-25-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Posted By art47
Re: need help, crosspin bolt head rounded off

Penetrating oil, heat and some kind of vice grip or easy-out my work?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-24-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By art47
Re: Outrageous

If ever you find an ethical and honest shop, cherish it.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-20-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,707
Posted By art47
Re: Compression test on '89 - 2.9L

Hi,
Thanks for the responses.
The test was run engine warm, all spark plugs removed, coil wire removed.
Cranked for approximately three seconds with wide open throttle.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-19-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,707
Posted By art47
Compression test on '89 - 2.9L

I recently did a compression test on my 2.9 with 133k miles.
The results were as follows:
#1- 173
#2- 185
#3- 180
#4- 180
#5- 181
#6- 182
Only #1 cylinder was tested twice.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-16-2010, 06:29 PM
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Views: 5,228
Posted By art47
Question What does a 2.9L weigh?

Anyone know the approximate weight of the 2.9 engine?

No headers or transmission or clutch.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-15-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,294
Posted By art47
Re: Oil Pressure gauge = Idiot Light

Just checked and the truck has the small sender, perhaps 1-1/8" in diameter.

The truck has what sounds like one loud lifter that acts up intermittently.
I thought an accurate oil pressure reading...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 10-14-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,342
Posted By art47
Re: Retread Tires ..

May be they make them better now, but, in the 70's while taking a friend to the airport it felt like a rear tire had gone flat. Pulled over, got out and everything looked ok. Resumed, got up to...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-14-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,294
Posted By art47
Oil Pressure gauge = Idiot Light

So,

Thanks to responders on this forum, I have come to the understanding that my oil pressure gauge is an idiot light with a needle.

Is it correct to say that to have a gauge that displays...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-14-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,157
Posted By art47
Re: Oil Pressure Gage indicates zero

So,
to have a gauge that displayed true oil pressure you would need a sender unit that actually measured a range of pressure, say 0-100 psi?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-14-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,157
Posted By art47
Re: Oil Pressure Gage indicates zero

I have wondered about this oil pressure gauge. Mine pegs to the center right away and stays there. When the ignition is turned off, the needle stays centered. When the ignition is turned on it...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-13-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,846
Posted By art47
Re: Fuel deliver troubleshooting for an 88 2.9L?

Might some sensor be telling the computer that it is running cold and the computer is therefore dictating a rich mixture and ruining your mileage?

Is your coolant temp sensor and your temp gauge...
Forum: General Tech 10-09-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By art47
Re: need help a bolt came off

Well, hope you used a ball peen hammer. Framin hammer mighta scarred up the bolt head.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-09-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,700
Posted By art47
Re: I need help! 1989 2.9 v6

Same prob with my '89 Hesitates for a sec or two coming off idle.
will watch this thread for a possible solution
let you know if I discover something
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-09-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,328
Posted By art47
timing chain longevity

I believe the '89 2.9 ranger engine has a timing chain.
The truck I recently acquired has 133,000 miles. Should I be concerned about the chain? What historically is the life expectancy of these...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-09-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By art47
Re: I've had tons of vehicles during my lifetime

Wow, I'm just a kid, but still born pre-TV!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-09-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,837
Posted By art47
Re: Insurance

Machine,
You are very lucky to be accident free for 23 years. I have had two accidents in 40 years (giving away my age) both times slammed in the rear while stopped at a red light. Didn't see...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-09-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,590
Posted By art47
Re: Check Your Truck

Thanks for the good advice. I guess we are responsible for checking any work we have done on our trucks, whoever does it.

I should by a big bulb turkey baster just for my truck. For adding...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-09-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By art47
Re: Haynes Manual

Got my Haynes Manual '83-'92 for 1 cent plus $3.99 shipping.
Forum: General Tech 10-08-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By art47
Re: need help a bolt came off

???? So? What is it?
Forum: General Tech 10-08-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,172
Posted By art47
Re: Steering wheel has lots of play in it???

Wow! that's a lot of play.
You can take out some by an adjustment at the steering box.
But! that is so much it is probably a safety issue and you need to check it out thoroughly.
Forum: General Tech 10-08-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,248
Posted By art47
Re: Engine Oil

Duh! I should read to the ends of the thread before responding!!

OOps sorry
Forum: General Tech 10-08-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,248
Posted By art47
Re: Engine Oil

I always thought 30 weight was thicker than 20 weight. Probably just transposed.

I like synthetic oil because it keeps its lubricity longer and is more resistant to high heat. Its hard to say...
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