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svtwin73
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-17-2016, 08:52 PM
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10
Leaking coolant
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Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Leaking coolant
Freeze plug or intake to head gasket.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-16-2016, 08:07 PM
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Replace Fuel Pump Supercab (126" wheelbase)
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2,394
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svtwin73
Re: Replace Fuel Pump Supercab (126" wheelbase)
I replaced my pump not to long ago, just lifted bed up. Use some antiseize compound on the bed bolts before putting them back in. Soak the bolts with penetrating fluid from underneath a couple...
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
08-12-2016, 08:18 PM
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36
Blown head gasket
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3,395
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Blown head gasket
Bought mine from Advance auto. If you get some coolant in the oil, just change the oil.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
08-05-2016, 03:32 AM
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External Head gasket Leak
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Posted By
svtwin73
Re: External Head gasket Leak
Yeah, that goes in the intake tube.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
06-29-2016, 08:04 PM
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19
Whining noise from engine bay
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2,532
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Whining noise from engine bay
Could be a bad IAC (intake air control), they're inexpensive.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
06-09-2016, 08:40 PM
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4.0 cylinder heads
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2,759
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: 4.0 cylinder heads
^^curious, did you also do the rockers and pushrods?
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
06-07-2016, 08:43 PM
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AC Compressor
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1,902
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: AC Compressor
You should get a set of gauges.
Turn your AC on Max mode, turn the fan all the way up, and roll the windows down. Make sure the truck is warm too. The compressor kicks on when the suction side...
Forum:
General Tech
05-30-2016, 08:36 PM
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Missing orifice tube?
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1,232
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Missing orifice tube?
Yeah, that liquid line quick disconnect wouldn't come apart so I replaced the evap and the line. I went looking for the old orifice and there wasn't one in that line.
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General Tech
05-29-2016, 08:34 PM
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Missing orifice tube?
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1,232
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svtwin73
Missing orifice tube?
Installed new AC compressor and accumulator today, also had to replace the evaporator and liquid line from condensor due to a corroded fitting where the orifice tube goes. After I was done I wanted...
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
05-07-2016, 09:35 AM
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3
harmonic balancer
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2,060
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: harmonic balancer
Bought mine from Advance Auto, no issues with fitment.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-05-2016, 04:26 AM
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3
Loss of Oil Pressure
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1,471
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Loss of Oil Pressure
^^agree, bad sensor
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
04-29-2016, 07:28 PM
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97 4.0 cracked head? Freeze plugs? HELP!!!
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Posted By
svtwin73
Re: 97 4.0 cracked head? Freeze plugs? HELP!!!
Did he take the head off and look to see if it was cracked or is just guessing because he probably isn't getting paid?
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
04-26-2016, 08:18 AM
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11
Oil Gague takes a few minutes to move up
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1,479
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Oil Gague takes a few minutes to move up
Not sure, the 4.0 is behind the power steering pump on drivers side. 3.0 may be in the same area.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
04-07-2016, 04:17 AM
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Please help
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1,943
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Please help
We arent much help without a OBD code, it could be a intake gasket, a bad vacuum line, or an electical plug is corroded or disconnected.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
04-05-2016, 03:54 PM
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97' ranger 4.0V6 ohv idling too high now
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2,996
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: 97' ranger 4.0V6 ohv idling too high now
If he removed the throttle body, he may have cracked the vacuum hose under it. That's what happened to mine.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-30-2016, 07:47 AM
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Starter makes harsh grinding noise & won't engage
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svtwin73
Re: Starter makes harsh grinding noise & won't engage
Sounds like a bad starter gear. You could try turning the crank pulley 90 degrees and see if the starter engages after that. It could also be the flywheel teeth are messed up, but more likely it's...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-27-2016, 10:31 AM
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4
best way to assemble top end?
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1,244
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: best way to assemble top end?
Yeah, I should have said install the lower intake with the bolts loose, then tighten the head bolts.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-25-2016, 04:16 PM
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best way to assemble top end?
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1,244
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: best way to assemble top end?
I would install the heads loose and then install the lower intake with bolts to make sure they line up before torqueing the heads down.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-22-2016, 03:30 AM
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6
Rebuilding top end 4.0
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1,934
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Rebuilding top end 4.0
You bought the full intake gasket kit? Upper and lower? Have you swapped out the radiator hoses and thermostat?
Also, from experience there is a vacuum hose that runs from the bottom of the...
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-22-2016, 03:25 AM
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12
Crankshaft position sensor location
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4,483
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Crankshaft position sensor location
Its an easy swap, but you have to pull the metal c-clip off the plug first.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-21-2016, 04:16 PM
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Crankshaft position sensor location
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4,483
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Crankshaft position sensor location
Clean the connectors on the old one first.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-20-2016, 02:40 PM
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5
New 4.0 heads needed.
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1,270
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: New 4.0 heads needed.
King cylinder show free shipping and a 2 year warranty. Promaxx doesn't show either.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-11-2016, 02:17 PM
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3
Engine perhaps losing oil pressure once warm?
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2,304
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Engine perhaps losing oil pressure once warm?
Need to install a T fitting and oil gauge on oil sender unit and read it.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-24-2016, 02:37 PM
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31
Head swap and more!
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5,377
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: Head swap and more!
Yep, WD40
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
02-23-2016, 07:48 PM
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40
4.0/Manual/Ranger Highway Driving Question
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6,192
Posted By
svtwin73
Re: 4.0/Manual/Ranger Highway Driving Question
That's about 4.10 range, my 4.0 4x4 runs about 2400-2500 @ 70mph.
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