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Forum: Solid Axle Swap 03-24-2012, 07:29 PM
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Posted By MattG
let me run some ideas by you

idealing, i see my ranger sitting on 37s with a dana 44 up front and either an 8.8, 9", or dana 44 out back. for the rear lift, probably stick to a set of wagoneer springs maybe xj springs. I like...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-01-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,522
Posted By MattG
Re: Camshaft syncronizer...BAD again after 10k miles??

go get the codes read
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-01-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

got them changed tonight. note to anyone changing your o2 sensors. while it isn't required, i would advise unbolting the transmission linkage and moving it out of the way prior to changing it. it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-30-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

a new spring has pretty much fixed it. runs normal now. however, my check engine came on with o2 sensors out of range, both banks. going to change them and see what goes on then. could be an intake...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-26-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,147
Posted By MattG
Re: 3.0 no oil pressure n eng light runs like shit. HELP!

cps fo sho. you were smart for leaving it there. i wouldn't drive it until you get that fixed. it will take out your engine. the reason it runs bad is because the sensor went out and now the computer...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-24-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,111
Posted By MattG
Re: Increase fuel economy

5.0 swap
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-22-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

found a broken exhaust valve spring. replacement will be ordered tomorrow and hopefully back up and running by next weekend
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-21-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

my right foot says yes, the wallet screams no.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-21-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

compression test yield 0 in #6 (140 in all other 5). leak down on #6 came to 97% and the tech described a hissing near the exhaust but he couldn't confirm a bad valve from that.

so it's narrowed...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-20-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

i've put maybe 15 miles on it in this condition, it is fairly hard to start and keep running. it has also developed backfiring in a passenger side cylinder and lifter noise in the #6 area. It's going...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-20-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Re: Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

put on new plug wires (NKG) and I also got a new battery for it as my old battery had a leak and an empty cell and was shot. still no luck. anyone have any ideas
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-19-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattG
Sh!t hit the fan this morning, missing on #1 and #6

background- about 4k ago the 3.0 was taken out by the CPS, swapped a junkyard motor with 100k on it. while we had it on the stand it got a slew of new parts, plugs, wires, seals, gaskets, ect. up...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 11-17-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,426
Posted By MattG
life expectancy of a 5.0?

looking at picking up an explorer/mountaineer for the 5.0 swap but i was just wondering, what is the life expectancy of a 5.0? all the ones around me seem to have at least 150k on the clock. of...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-12-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,983
Posted By MattG
Re: Check Engine Light On

most any auto parts store can read it and guide you to the correct part to fix the problem.

or you can always take it to the dealer to have them read it and pay a tech to put it in for you, but it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-12-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,917
Posted By MattG
Re: What's the best way to get more power out of my 3.0?

actually he was talking about towing.

it should have no problem towing your motorcycle. there are a couple things you can do to get more power, but it depends how much you want to spend. I believe...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-06-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,969
Posted By MattG
Re: Starter turns. Does not engage crankshaft.

when you turn the engine over by hand you can build up pressure in one of the cylinders and it may kick the engine over because of the pressure build up. it's somewhat dangerous on older cars that...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-05-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By MattG
Re: swapped engines strange things happening

sensor fixed the rough starts and the shuddering. also noticed it was actually downshifting during heavy acceleration. just got to go get the codes cleared and see if anything else comes up
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-05-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,969
Posted By MattG
Re: Starter turns. Does not engage crankshaft.

it's not a good thing to do but you should be able to turn the engine over by pulling the accessory belt, it should be connected to the crank pulley. if you can't get it, try removing the spark plugs...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-05-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,029
Posted By MattG
Re: What's your favorite upgrade thus far?

your contradicting yourself.

ok. get ready because i'm going to be blunt here. the reason you are catching heat in this thread is because you are stating the fact that this thread is for you...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-03-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By MattG
Re: swapped engines strange things happening

^yes. and btw tranny had great pressure. i'm just going to throw a new sensor in and go from there. most likely the tps is causing the problem and not telling the tranny when to shift, this explains...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-01-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,805
Posted By MattG
Re: Opinions and Suggestions greatly wanted :)

needs at least a grill swap. to me it looks like something a company would have ordered for a delivery truck. +2 on wheels. maybe some fender flares/aftermarket headlights/fog lights. if you get new...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-01-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By MattG
Re: swapped engines strange things happening

let me also add that during the swap we also changed the filter on the transmission. can you install a filter wrong, giving the transmission low oil pressure causing it to shift strange giving me...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-01-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By MattG
swapped engines strange things happening

just finished swapping in a new 3.0 for the ranger. its runs great when worm but right when I start it in the morning it stalls out when shifted into gear, and the tranny is acting weird. 1st is fine...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-25-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By MattG
Re: some timing belt questions

I'm pretty sure the vulcan is an interference motor, meaning if the chain snaps then your fawked. if your are for sure it hasn't been changed yet then I would go ahead and do it. they are supposed to...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-25-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By MattG
Re: some timing belt questions

your engine actually has a timing chain. your supposed to do one every 150k, although most people don't worry about it. they can last a long time. You DO want to watch our for you cam syc sensor. if...
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