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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-18-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By tallguy1979
Technically, I assume so. Michigan doesn't have...

Technically, I assume so. Michigan doesn't have inspection laws..and I plan on running it till it dies.
Forum: General Tech 01-18-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,275
Posted By tallguy1979
I would do an entire rear end swap. I did it in...

I would do an entire rear end swap. I did it in the driveway in three hours. Easier..cheaper..and you can sell your old one to offset the cost.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-18-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By tallguy1979
Well, I did it. The whole swap took about 3 hrs....

Well, I did it. The whole swap took about 3 hrs. I left the e-brake unattached since I never use it and didn't see the point in swapping the cables. So if any one wants to replace the rear end and go...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-13-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By tallguy1979
I'm keeping the brakes the same. I would assume...

I'm keeping the brakes the same. I would assume the rest would be straight out swap
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-13-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By tallguy1979
I have the 7.5 already. My truck has 190k miles....

I have the 7.5 already. My truck has 190k miles. I got the rear end with 36k miles for 100bucks. I only five all highway, averaging 22mpg
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-13-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By tallguy1979
Rear End Swap Question

I have a 2006 with 7.5 rear with 3.73 gears. With 10'' Brakes. I found a rear end with the same specs except that it has 9" Brakes. Does anyone for see any issues doing the swap? I plan on swapping...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-03-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Posted By tallguy1979
A cylinder leakdown test might.

A cylinder leakdown test might.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-17-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Posted By tallguy1979
3.0 Misfire Solution!

Ok guys. I have posts upon posts about people bitching about 3 and/or 6 cylinder misfire. You can replace everything you want but it wont fix it. There is a tsb from ford stating that the exhaust...
Forum: General Tech 04-18-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 73,048
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: rear brake size, 9" or 10", how to tell?

Without jacking the truck up and removing the wheel and drum (a pain if its your only mode of transportation), its a lot easier to measure the width of the rear drums. the 10" shoes are 2.5" wide,...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-24-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By tallguy1979
Usually..it's a bad injector. I just replaced...

Usually..it's a bad injector. I just replaced mine. Works like a charm.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-09-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,831
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Trying again with an intermittent misfire (input needed..please?)

There is a post on here from a while back with the same issue. He had a fuel injection clean done. Seems to cure the issue. My truck throws the same code also. It has 155k miles on it. Really on that...
Forum: How-To Submissions 08-10-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,945
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Switch Flashing air bag light 2-7

I did the diangnoisis and tore everything apart looking at the bulb and thinking i wish there was a way to replace the bulb..so i went on here..sweet..cant wait to try it!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-10-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,769
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: P0302 and P0316 code.

What is that exactly? I have a number 4 misfire. It had 123k on it so i did all the tune up stuff..fuel&air filter, plus and wires, pcv valve. still same issue.
Forum: Interior Tech 11-27-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By tallguy1979
Seat Relocation

I spend a lot of time in my truck I average 35k miles a year. I want more room, Im 6'7''..Has anyone relocated the seat further back? I never use the space behind me where the jump seat is anyways.
Forum: Interior Tech 07-26-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: diesel starting probs

Im willing to guess its a glow plug issue since you state it will start hot..but not cold without ether. Either glow plug controller, or glowpug(s). Fuel filters on diesels like to be changed every...
Forum: Interior Tech 07-26-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Gas Mileage

21 miles per gallon = 8.92801786 kilometers per liter driving at 78mph..or 125kph. same as yours.
Forum: How-To Submissions 07-23-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 95,094
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: How To: Fuel Filter replacment on 2001-2011 Ranger

no, its still locked on. so i dont want to ruin it .
Forum: How-To Submissions 07-23-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 95,094
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: How To: Fuel Filter replacment on 2001-2011 Ranger

I was going to do mine and all was well till i got to the last line. part of the green clip is still there but the part where you have to push in to release the filter is broken off. my thinking is...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-13-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,948
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Power window rattles when going down

Any Updates?
Forum: Interior Tech 02-19-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,948
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Power window rattles when going down

I Have the same issue. It never does it when im going up, only down and when its wet (rain/snow). I wonder if there is a guide like they had in GM autos. And like everyone else, its only on the...
Forum: Audio / Video 02-14-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By tallguy1979
New Stereo Help (sync)

I have an 06 with the stock cd player. Its great and all but we also have a 2010 Ford Flex with the sync. The only feature i like about it is the cell phone rings through your speakers (and cuts out...
Forum: General Tech 11-30-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,741
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: 4X2 to 4X4 Swap

+1 --it will be easier but it doesnt mean it will be easy.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-29-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,173
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Your Gas Mileage?

If im patient and willing to do 65, which i did like twice, i can get almost 25 but when i do as much driving as i do, im not gonna spend anymore time in the truck than i have to. But yes, you have a...
Forum: General Tech 11-29-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,741
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: 4X2 to 4X4 Swap

Slow and steady wins the race everytime. I never put weight in the truck either. Dont drive like an ass in the winter and ull be fine.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-29-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,173
Posted By tallguy1979
Re: Your Gas Mileage?

2006 supercab 3.0 Auto 78mph avg 21mpg. Thats all highway, which i avg about 1800 miles a month. (live South of Detroit and go to Grand Rapids..175 mi one way on weekends) bought it in feb of 2008...
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