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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-12-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,506
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: My Stupid Accident

DAMN!

I didn't even break my back and my wreck was May 20th, and I'm STILL on Vicoden/Valium/Naproxen constantly.
Good luck on you for being better so fast.
I just started chiro and physical...
Forum: Trucks 06-12-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By Gumcrew2
1997 Explorer, 4.0L, 4WD BAD TRANS Colorado $1000

1997 Ford Explorer

GOOD 4.0L motor
BAD auto trans
NO tcase
GOOD 8.8" rear end.

PERFECT body, no body damage, completely unmolested.
CLEAN Colorado Title In Hand
Selling for a friend of...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-08-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,868
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Ebay "Turbo kit"

Ya know based on that dyno sheet from that 'Vette::

I crunched a few #s: on my little 2.3L that's like 4psi of boost at idle/ 1.5-2psi at 4000RPMS.

That'd be like 40-50HP at low end, 20-30 at...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-08-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: my "I hate Edmonton" thread

You think FREE Healthcare is cool??

Try paying 40% income tax
Forum: General Tech 06-05-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,645
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: 1984 fuel filter location wanted

Carb or EFI?

Not sure which years were carb, my 83 it's on the carberatur itself
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-05-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,823
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Train/Air Horn Kit question

THAAAT's California for ya lol.
Took for train horn? SHould have welded the bolts !


I run my A/C compressor as an air compresson my other vehicle, and it's very reliable for running air tools...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-05-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,175
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: roll bar idea.....?

Lol really? With 2 computer CPU fans and a 4" tire? lol I like it



I went rear-radiator on my Jeep Cherokee (no roof/no rear hatch/cut LOTS of sheetmetal already) and even with EVERYTHING...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-02-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 855
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: 1992 ranger 2.3l 5speed

Could you be a little more vague?????!!! lol

If your asking about the brake light switch, mounted where the pedal meets the pushrod for the master cylinder. It has nothing to do with the truck...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-02-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,988
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: 1984 2.3 Rough Idle. Video to show

MMm could be somthing in the carb itself, its easy enough just pull it off and blast the whole thing out.

Made a HUGE differece on my 83
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-02-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Grill Guard weight

http://www.harborfreight.com/9000-lb-electric-winch-with-automatic-brake-68143.html

I run the older version, it's the 10,000lb Chicago Electric (yes I have a harbor freight winch, and it DOES work...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-02-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: strange heat

Please explain:
I ask because in any vehicle running hot, turn the heat on full blast and it draws some of the heat away from the engine bay, and WILL help a little bit.

When you have the heat on...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-02-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Stripped rear differential bolt

THAATTTA BOY!!!!!!!

THAT'S how innovation is made

Good work!
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-02-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,061
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Fast idle

That could be a signature
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-02-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,131
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Traction lok differential

Yea for his setup looks like Posi/LS is the way to go.

If you get a true-trac you will not be dissapointed
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-02-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: General clutch maintenance.

I run ONLY Redline MT-90 in my Jeeps 5spd.
270K and still letting me drop the clutch at 5000 RPMS all day long
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-02-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,352
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Adding fuse block

Take a good look at what your local auto-store has.

Oreilly by me has a sweeeeeet battery terminal set for making a new fuse block under the hood. Has half a dozen tap-offs with fuses already on...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-02-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Stripped rear differential bolt

Usually they get stripped because people change the diff fluid just fine, and a week later notice moisture coming from the fill cap, and instinctively tighten it. Not realizing that it's like an...
Forum: Interior Tech 06-02-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,968
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Rear power window??!

lol k never had that much bed flex to consider it.

Good to see others have so changes that option
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-02-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: strange heat

Go ghetto: weld the fan clutch to the fan pulley like I did. Sacraficed 2-3hp but DAMN it ran cold
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-02-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Tailgate Parts??

LMC truck

Have heard bad things about there whole replacement tailgates being thin/warping though.

But for hardware why not?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-02-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Grill Guard weight

IF you wanna get REALLLLY technical::

No idea on a Ranger but on my Jeep Cherokee: Coefficient of aerodynamic friction from the factory was 0.61. (for perspective a Prius is 0.30, and a semi is...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-02-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,344
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: A Powestroke 7.3L in a Ranger?

You'll need EVERYTHING;
I'd recommend getting a donor TRUCK as a whole.

For sure you'll need the whole wiring harness/ COMPLETE fuel system (tank and all!)/ I'd take the tranny rather than try...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-01-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,131
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Traction lok differential

Detroit Locker all the way!


For your application it sounds like a Tru-Trac would be better though. I run a True Trac front/ Detroit rear in my Jeep and LOVE it.

The detroit is locked all the...
Forum: Interior Tech 06-01-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,968
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Rear power window??!

On a newer ranger where the window bolts in? probably pretty intensive.

If I was going to do it:

Step 1, go to junkyard, get complete rear hatch with sliding glass assembly from full size...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-01-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By Gumcrew2
Re: Grill Guard weight

Depends::

Size/tube thickness is everything.
On my '83 Ranger I had a grill guard that was very simple, 2 vertical bars at frame width apart, and 2 round cross tubes. That's it. With mounts and...
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