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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-06-2022, 02:54 PM
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Views: 1,566
Posted By fletcher969
[DELETED] No crank, no start - negative cable question

My original post was erroneously posted in this section (I have a 6-cylinder Vulcan), but I can't find a way to delete it despite the edit button mouse-over indicating I can, and the link to report...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-24-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,242
Posted By fletcher969
No-start, fuel related?

Hi all,

1998 Ranger, 3.0L, automatic tranny. Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter 2 years ago, roughly 10K miles on pump.

Until a couple of days ago, truck started without hesitation, and with...
Forum: Suspension Tech 09-02-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,004
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Bump steer<?> after front end collision

Initially there was air in the system from moving the wheel during the tow operation, but I purged the system after I got the truck put back together, and aside from the bump steer, the steering has...
Forum: General Tech 09-02-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By fletcher969
Re: A/C recharge after breach?

Thanks. That's reassuring.
Forum: General Tech 09-01-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By fletcher969
Re: A/C recharge after breach?

Thanks for the response. I had planned on taking it to a shop as I don't have the vacuum to evacuate and test it, but I was curious if I was likely wasting my time and money doing so. That said, am...
Forum: Suspension Tech 09-01-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,004
Posted By fletcher969
Bump steer<?> after front end collision

Hi all,

Several months back I ran into a tree, causing significant damage to the front end which was focused just outside the frame's bumper spar/horn on the driver's side, and the force was only...
Forum: General Tech 09-01-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By fletcher969
A/C recharge after breach?

Hi all,

About 6 months ago while removing some front end damage, I accidentally cut into one of the lines which is part of my condenser. All the R134a exited with some glory, so I disconnected...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-02-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Strawberry milkshake or something else?

Yeah, it was a mistake. I thought it would be water only as I had flushed the radiator out prior to installing it. As noted above my pic, I cleaned it up. I didn't mention I used a shovel to make...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-02-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Strawberry milkshake or something else?

That's a relief, thanks! I'll assume your response is affirmation it's trans fluid contamination.

Any danger of my transmission overheating if I plug the trans cooler lines, keep it in Park,...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-02-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By fletcher969
Strawberry milkshake or something else?

Hi all,

1998 2WD 3.0L Automatic



I replaced my radiator with a used one the other day, tested it for several minutes with the trans cooler lines detached and plugged, and I didn't observe...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-08-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Belt (Gatorback) fitment issue after accident

So there's proper closure on this thread, I installed an 89.5" belt, and it was a perfect fit.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-29-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Belt (Gatorback) fitment issue after accident

I can confirm the tensioner is undamaged, and per my previous messages, it's retracting fully (at least the indicator is traveling the full range available). Everything appears to be as it was along...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-27-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Belt (Gatorback) fitment issue after accident

I originally thought along the same line with both the AC and PS units, and there is zero sign of any damage aside from what happened to the pulleys. Both units and their mounts are snug to the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-21-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Belt (Gatorback) fitment issue after accident

The Gatorback 4060882 is the one I need with AC. The Gatorback 4060855 is for the non-AC setup.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-21-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Belt (Gatorback) fitment issue after accident

Well, I put a cheater pipe on my rachet, and forced tensioner all the way to the stop and then some (tensioner pulley was "bending" slightly from the force), and a pry bar underneath the belt to pull...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-20-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By fletcher969
Belt (Gatorback) fitment issue after accident

Yeah, I know, another "Gatorback won't fit" thread, but I parked mine into a tree, so I thought I'd see if there might be something I should check which would explain why mine isn't fitting. I have...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-26-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,508
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Parts Interchangeability 1998 3.0L vs. 2001 2.3L

I've continued searching and cross referencing various sites, and it would appear, on certain models and years, there are some compatible parts under the hood, but sorting out which parts the seller...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-25-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,508
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Parts Interchangeability 1998 3.0L vs. 2001 2.3L

Perhaps it would only take 3 minutes if one first, knows about Rock Auto, and second, trusts their information 100% of the time. As it is, the very first listing on Rock Auto for each year and...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-25-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,508
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Parts Interchangeability 1998 3.0L vs. 2001 2.3L

I appreciate the suggestion; however, I've been doing that for a couple of hours already, and I thought I'd float this on the forums as a parallel effort. The parts in which I'm interested will...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-25-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,508
Posted By fletcher969
Parts Interchangeability 1998 3.0L vs. 2001 2.3L

Hi all,

I've searched without much luck, but I have an opportunity to grab up some parts for next to nothing; however, they're from a 2001 2.3L Duratec. I'm wondering if the following are...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-13-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By fletcher969
Re: Need to replace front cab/radiator support bracket on '98

Thanks, I'll check with them. Hopefully they can do a drop ship, because I'm in the sticks, and the nearest one is 40 miles away.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-13-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,254
Posted By fletcher969
Re: '98 3.0L Radiator and Condenser Swap

Thanks for confirming what I thought regarding the radiator swap. I'm still undecided about the Dorman repair splice. I've actually read numerous reviews where it worked great on the high side. ...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-13-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By fletcher969
Need to replace front cab/radiator support bracket on '98

I had an encounter with a tree recently with my '98, and while the frame and engine escaped damage, the cab/radiator support mount/bracket on the driver side frame was badly mangled. This is the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-13-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,254
Posted By fletcher969
'98 3.0L Radiator and Condenser Swap

Hi all,

I have to replace a stock radiator and will probably have to replace the condenser on my '98 Sport, 3.0L, 2wd auto. I've searched on this forum all the way back to 2009 with little to go...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 05-13-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,953
Posted By fletcher969
Re: 1998 3.0L rattling noise - catalytic converter?

I've been super busy, and I forgot to update here, but as quickly as the noise came on, it disappeared. I hadn't touched anything, and I've since checked to see if I can detect ANY looseness or...
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