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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-12-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,777
Posted By Scruffybeast
engine knock

I have a 1998 Ranger with a 3.0 engine. At certain rpms, it has a knocking sound, almost like main bearings. It does not use any oil. I am wondering about using a heavier grade of oil and/or an...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-12-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,642
Posted By Scruffybeast
engine knock

I have a 1998 Ranger with a 3.0 engine. At certain rpms, it has a knocking sound, almost like main bearings. It does not use any oil. I am wondering about using a heavier grade of oil and/or an...
Forum: General Tech 11-08-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,335
Posted By Scruffybeast
Re: cruise control

Concerning the possibility of installing stock cruise control on my 98 which hase none, this sounds like a big deal. Also, my truck is a 3.0 which will possibly have different throttle body...
Forum: General Tech 11-08-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,028
Posted By Scruffybeast
Re: Ranger AC controls

Thanks for the reply. It sounds logical. My question is why do Explorers not operate the same way. Perhaps the explorer just goes to only recirculate but still allows water flow through the heater...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-05-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By Scruffybeast
Hello

My name is Bob Russell and I own a 1998 Ranger 3.0 automatic, extended cab. 135K miles. In real good shape for it's year. Hope to learn a few things here, and possibly share a few. Scruffybeast
Forum: General Tech 11-05-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,335
Posted By Scruffybeast
cruise control

Years ago there used to be a cruise control that you could buy that really was just a throttle lock, but it was simple to install, just a box with switch on it and a cable that went down to the floor...
Forum: General Tech 11-05-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,028
Posted By Scruffybeast
Ranger AC controls

I have owned three Rangers, 96,97,and my present 98. With all these trucks, when the ac controls are on max ac, that is what you get. Max cold, with no temp control. You have to go to outside air...
Forum: Interior Tech 11-03-2010, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,612
Posted By Scruffybeast
Re: instrument cluster swap

Thanks for the replies Guys. I will start looking for a cluster Scruffybeast.
Forum: Interior Tech 11-02-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,612
Posted By Scruffybeast
instrument cluster swap

Perhaps this subject is being repeated again and again, but I still wonder: If the non tachometer instrument cluster on a 1998 Ranger 3.0 automatic is replaced with a 1998 - 2000 cluster with tach,...
Forum: Site Announcements, Comments and Suggestions 11-02-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 63,345
Posted By Scruffybeast
Re: How to become a FRF Contributor

HI My name is Bob Russell and I own a 1998 Ranger extended cab, Gold over Green. It has 135K on a 3.0 with automatic. It is in really good shape with three previous owners. I am wondering how big...
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