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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-08-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,953
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Thanks for the replies guys. I finally got out...

Thanks for the replies guys. I finally got out and pulled the old synchro but was surprised to find it had the same amount of play as the ford replacement part. Apparently the faint sound I heard on...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-21-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,953
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Vulcan engine cuts out at specific rpm under load

Apparently Ford had some issues with this

" Hello I have attached a message from Ford that describes your symptoms perfectly. This is on the camshaft sensor assembly this sensor along with the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-21-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,953
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Vulcan engine cuts out at specific rpm under load

Hey guys I did a manual swap on my truck about a year ago (using a manual pcm) and it has been running great until recently. During acceleration as soon as the rpms hit 3700 the engine totally cuts...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-26-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,075
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Please identify from pics: Bad water pump?

Well thanks for all the replies. Now I have a good idea of where to start checking! Ill start by checking the pump..
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-24-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,075
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Please identify from pics: Bad water pump?

Lol sorry- well it wasn't straight up water. When I replaced the coolant the old stuff still had a noticeable green color to it(maybe mostly water?). Regardless my pop would be the one that put water...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-24-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,075
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Please identify from pics: Bad water pump?

Thanks for the replies! I don't ever fill the reservoir over the plastic seam (about half full). I only hear a faint whine when it is cold out now, but if I don't constantly add coolant the reserve...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-23-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,075
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Please identify from pics: Bad water pump?

Hello friends, I am wondering if someone could tell me from these pictures if I have a bad water pump. While I had the truck down in florida for 4 months I had mostly water in it since it rarely gets...
Forum: Exterior Tech 07-19-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Forum: Exterior Tech 07-18-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
non-factory "fog" lights legal in MD?

- Hi guys I recently installed a pair of white 55w "Platinum Burners" lights and mounted them just below the steel part of the front bumper (no valence) below each headlight. I got them from walmart...
Forum: General Tech 01-10-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,546
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Forum: General Tech 01-10-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,546
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: v6 engine identification?

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g326/truth0fl1fe/Enginebay002.jpg
Engine
http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g326/truth0fl1fe/Enginebay001.jpg
Bracket above bolt head (about center of pic)
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Forum: General Tech 01-10-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,546
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: v6 engine identification?

Ok it's dark here but i'll give it a shot..
Forum: General Tech 01-10-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,546
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
v6 engine identification?

Hi guys wondering what ways are there to tell if I have a 3 or 4 liter engine in my truck.

I've always thought my engine is the 3.0 but i've never known for sure as my ranger had a "v6 from a...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-16-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,824
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Steering Wheel vibration HELP!!!!!!

Check your fluid.. When I first bought my truck it did that too. It was actually dangerous going over the Conowingo dam which is narrow I had to really grip that steering wheel to keep the truck...
Forum: Laugh Factory 12-09-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,005,322
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: **Official "Picture That Make You Laugh" Thread*

^^Ah there's a win. The ol 64, the platform I played my first Fps (007 Goldeneye) on.
Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 12-08-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: recording my guitar on my computer

If I were you I would download Audacidy (free record, edit, play software) from cnet.com and tape a mike to the inside of your guitar(If it is hollow). Audacity has an awesome feature that lets you...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 11-13-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Paint in cold???

I haven't had any problems painting plastics when it's cold out, my trick is to have the part and the paint at room temp inside then I bring it outside to paint it (bigger stuff I arrange on a piece...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-13-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,002
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: More power to Mazda?

Yea I am guessing that it was cheaper to put the 3.0 in the truck since they already had it in their car platform. Yea, my dad's mechanic friend that sold us the taurus said the engines were solid in...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-11-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,002
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: More power to Mazda?

Yea the 4L is still better, statistically wise its the same Mazda to Ford.

I gotta say though, we have a Ford Taurus station wagon with the Ford 3.0 in it we got for 1k with 90 thousand miles on...
Forum: Sports 11-10-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,273
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Who's your pick? Super Bowl 46?

Ive always been a Ravens fan and I would love for them to go all the way but the only time they have won consistently was against Pittsburg this year (That second win shocked me too lol) If it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-10-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,002
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
More power to Mazda?

Hey guys I came across an intresting find today.. according to car&driver the mazda 3.0 has 5 more hp at 5200 than the ford 3.0 has at 5250. Torque wise the Mazda 3.0 has 26 more than the ford...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-06-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,190
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: fuel mileage 3.0L

Well the least I have gotten from several tests was a constant 20.5 mpg and I have a HEAVY foot lol (hint 4-5k rpms at times) I have gotten a maximum of 21 with the valence off. Not sure why I hear...
Forum: Money Saving Deals 11-05-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Free 52 Piece Tool Set (ends 11/07)

Yep Tiger direct is one of the most reputable computer parts retailers around. My friends dad has been buying from them for years.. Something to check out would be if Compusa carries the set in their...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 09-19-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2,147
Views: 284,395
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Lets see your Ranger loaded up!

Dare I even share this?............. eh........ why not....

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g326/truth0fl1fe/Rangerwithbunker.jpg


And yes I had a stupid good reason for bein stupid and...
Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 09-19-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By Truth0fl1fe
Re: Dell Inspiron M5030

Is it ball or laser mouse? Chances are it's a laser mouse. Clean any dirt off the bottom where the light is, as Most of the time that is the case.. If its a ball mouse take off the bottom cover by...
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