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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-01-2020, 11:39 AM
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Views: 582
Posted By pctc
Bad Door switch stop the 4x4 engagement?

My truck is a 2000 ext cab 4.0 ohv xlt, Auto, 3"lift on 31x10.50 159000miles.
So for about 3months now my 4 wheel drive will not engage. I have dove deep into the web searching for all fixes. I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-30-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 735
Posted By pctc
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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 11-26-2019, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By pctc
Re: Cam gear bolt broke

Update:
I got the cam bolt and replaced the water pump while there. The can sensor through me for a loop. I had to get the cam sensor tool. Got the motor running. In the process of removing my fuel...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 11-20-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,510
Posted By pctc
Re: Need to Cut Out Wheel Humps in Bed

You make a great points. Both with the thin metal and the flex issue. Thank you for pointing that out.

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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 11-18-2019, 03:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,510
Posted By pctc
Re: Need to Cut Out Wheel Humps in Bed

Sounds like you have it thought out.
Do you know any welders? I am not sure I would trust brazing simply due to flexing.
Good luck and pictures are always helpful. I look forward to this thread. ...
Forum: General Tech 10-20-2019, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By pctc
Re: general maintenance oil

I use a heavy weight oil in my nissan 4cyl. It has 189k. 20w50 in summer and 15w40 winter. I used about 1 qrt every 3k miles now. Were I added 1qt every 2k miles.

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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-12-2019, 05:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,410
Posted By pctc
Re: 97 4.0 OHV heater control valve

Good call

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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-11-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By pctc
Re: Cam gear bolt broke

Barneycat11: I checked the cam. It spun easy. I had the plugs out and the cam chain off. Also the rockers were removed. Everything felt normal. I rebuilt a Cadillac 500cu.in. engine. The cam in my...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-11-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,410
Posted By pctc
Re: 97 4.0 OHV heater control valve

You will loose a bit of coolant. I replaced mine and just added some to the storage tank. You will be fine.

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 10-07-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 0
Want to Buy: Camshaft gear bolt
Views: 1,488
Posted By pctc
Camshaft gear bolt

Looking for a camshaft gear bolt and cant find one anywhere. The local auto store had the right bolt but the bolt head wad to thick. Must be why Ford used that flat star bolt.


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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-07-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By pctc
Re: Cam gear bolt broke

Update. I removed the broke bolt from the cam. I ordered a cam gear and torsion set with the rubber guilds.
Q. Any idea of how or what could have caused the motor to just stop? I am at a lost. The...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-07-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By pctc
Re: Cam gear bolt broke

Thank you so much. I saw the slot but was not sure. Ill check back in when the bolt is removed.

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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-07-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By pctc
Cam gear bolt broke

My 2000 4.0 ohv stopped running after a loud thump. I was able to find the motor turns over while the valves didnt. So I pulled the timing cover and found my camshaft gear and chain in place. But...
Forum: General Tech 10-21-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 683
Posted By pctc
4.0 OHV engine questions

I was driving 55 when a thump came from somewhere either trans or engine. The motor died. Temp went high.
Thought it was a head gasket. I've already replaced both heads.
The timing chain broke (I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-21-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By pctc
Re: hello

Thanks Mike.

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Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-21-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By pctc
hello

Hi everyone IM excited to be here today. My name is PJ and I live in NC outter Banks area. I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0, I love hunting and off roading playing in the mud. either ATV's or pick up's,...
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