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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-19-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,014
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: How to replace a front rotor for beginners?

I find this thread extremely helpful. The guy who owned the truck before me, never ever changed the brakes at all. My truck is at 222122 miles, and i took a quick look at the rotors and they needed a...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-26-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: New guy here! 98 Ranger

Welcome from another 98 Ranger owner!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-21-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,065,800
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

I replaced the damned rear brakes from top to bottom. even the lines. Wish i had the flow so i coulda switched em out to disc. god i hate drum brakes.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-30-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

Alright Gentleman, final answer, alt, was shot. put the new one in, connected all the widgits and whatchamacallits, and guess what, the battery light came on when i turned the key, (went off like it...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-19-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

yeah i'm thinking new alt is the best way to go
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-19-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

There's that little black thing on the outside of it.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BWD1/R401.oap?ck=Search_02115_1315103_1954&pt=02115&ppt=C0330

The ohm test that the manual had me...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-18-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

no i didn't have to jump with the brand new, new batterey, the one i bought last month, is the one i had to jump
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-18-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

Yes it's my Second new battery, Sears was kind enough to replace the first. I'm starting to wonder if it's the regulator that's on the Alt, that or the guy at O'reilly's didn't do the test right....
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-18-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

Alright, Brand new battery, still no joy, it starts, but the battery level on the dash still sits really low. 12.6 with the truck off. 12.3 with it running. Not sure where the ground finally end's up...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-15-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

Oh bought another multimeter today. before i turned the truck on, it was at 12.0, after i jumped it, and could keep it running for long enough to get to the multimeter, it when down to 9 dipping as...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-15-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

So the altenator failed the first test, so just to make sure we tested it 2 more times and it passed. I now officially have no idea what's wrong with my truck.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-14-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 24,373
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: What does your VIN say about your truck?

1998 RANGER PICKUP 4X2
Built: March 11, 1998
Paint Code: BA
Trim Code: EX
Gross Weight: 4,320lbs

Original options on this vehicle


145,010 vehicles matching your year and description in...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-13-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

This is be what an altenator looks like, for the gentleman who wasn't sure.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/Wolfduckmx6/2011-06-13140736.jpg
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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-12-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

all the wires were snug and in their proper places
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-10-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

Charged the battery up, truck started fine. then same kinda thing happened. I did notice however though, that i don't have a battery light at all, not when i put the key in and turn it, not when it...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-10-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

I don't have a multimeter at the moment to try it that way, and i can't just run down to a parts store or dealership, as the nearest one is about 23 miles away. Yay farm life...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-10-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Bad Altenator?

Battery light never went on, but i've had it happen in the past where the altenator went and that light didn't come on. as for the airbag light, that always comes on when i start it.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-09-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,010
Posted By Rockslyde
Bad Altenator?

Okay so here's the scoop. Driving on my way to work the other day, the battery level which usually sits around half way, dipped down to a quarter. I got to work thinking maybe i snapped the belt or...
Forum: Midwestern Region 03-25-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,241
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Chicago!!

I vote Portillo's
Forum: General Tech 01-05-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rockslyde
Question Not your Ordinary P0401 thread

Alrighty, so i go to get my oil changed, and about two blocks after i leave Valvoline the check engine light comes on. Hmm no biggie, once i get home i'll pull the codes, and if it's oil related...
Forum: Project Logs 12-30-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Rockslyde's 2wd Rebuild

Not sure if this engine could handle that, it's got 200k + miles on it.
Forum: Project Logs 12-27-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Rockslyde's 2wd Rebuild

Yeah, i'm leaning towards the bl, and for color i was thinking more like pearlescant.
Forum: Project Logs 12-27-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Rockslyde's 2wd Rebuild

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Not sure what v6 i want to put in. Yes there's a 4 cyl in there right now, what do you mean by build it up?
Forum: Project Logs 12-27-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rockslyde
Re: Rockslyde's 2wd Rebuild

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/Wolfduckmx6/1208001215a.jpg
Forum: Project Logs 12-26-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rockslyde
Rockslyde's 2wd Rebuild

So going to do a 3 inch lift, not sure if just suspension or suspension and body, hopefully i can replace the engine, (looking for a v6) tranny, as well as wheels and tires.
these are the wheels...
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