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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-07-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

To the top. Anyone else have an opinon on this??
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

Yes I did. I actually drove it home without the belt on, turns and all. I think I might just take it to a shop. I could swap parts all day and still not get it. Either that or a new PS pump, idler,...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

no signs of a leak until today. Im stumped.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

Thats not what I mean. It wasn't a loose PULLEY on the new pumps. There was END PLAY on the SHAFT of the new pumps with no pulley installed. I dont think it was as much as the existing pump however.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

Heres a video. I hope it helps.

Mike

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll65/mikecs4life/th_3b2c72fd.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll65/mikecs4life/?action=view&current=3b2c72fd.mp4)
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-06-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Noob

Thanks for the welcome guys!
Forum: Off Topic 03-06-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: got a new mossberg today!

A slug barrel would be recommended. Highly.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

ok more info. There is power steering fluid on the underside of the hood, on the fender well, and on the top of the filler cap at the pump. Could this be from driving the truck home 1 mile without...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

I checked em all by trying to move them HARD and with a straight edge and the only one that has any slop is the PS pump . They are all straight and tight. I will check the one on the end of the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-06-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

Well that lasted all of about 20 hours. The new belt is shredded and popped off again. I have no idea what to do. Any other ideas????
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-04-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

So far so good guys. I appreciate all the help. I changed the belt and not only did the chirp go away, I ran it pretty hard through some puddles while turning and it didnt jump. I was going to change...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-04-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Re: Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

Thanks guys. I have been looking hard at it and I truly believe that the Power Steering pump may be the culprit. The pulley moves front to back quite a bit. If it only takes a millimeter or 2 to jump...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-04-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By mikecs4life
Fan belt keeps coming off!! HELP!!

Hello everyone. Brand new meat here. I have a 98 Ranger 2 wd with a 3 liter. Every time it rains or is slushy out, my fan belt comes off. Its driving me nuts. The only thing I see is that there is a...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-04-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By mikecs4life
Noob

Hello all. First timer. I have a 2wd 98 ranger. Looking forward to being a member here.

Mike
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