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bodkin1
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
11-09-2019, 01:33 PM
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4.0 sohc timing chain rattle - everything you need to know
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bodkin1
Re: 4.0 sohc timing chain rattle - everything you need to know
The things Ford does to squander more $$$ from the consumer.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
11-09-2019, 01:28 PM
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Oil Type Question
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5,674
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bodkin1
Re: Oil Type Question
I have been using that for the past several oil changes. HM full synthetic.
No bad words about it...
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Cleaning and Detailing
05-30-2019, 05:31 PM
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What do you use to keep your truck smelling good?
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bodkin1
Re: What do you use to keep your truck smelling good?
California Scents "Emerald Bay"
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Drivetrain Tech
04-21-2019, 01:15 PM
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Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
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1,165
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bodkin1
Re: Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
Update: replacing the yoke fixed the leak. The old one had a couple of grooves worn into it, which was no doubt causing the leak. As a good measure, I coated the pinion splines in black RTV before...
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Drivetrain Tech
04-13-2019, 10:28 AM
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5
Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
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1,165
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bodkin1
Re: Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
RockAuto didn't have a photo for it so I googled it, and this what came up. Looks like a perfect match for it.
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Drivetrain Tech
04-13-2019, 10:21 AM
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Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
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1,165
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bodkin1
Re: Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
So I guess look for a new yoke?
RockAuto has one for $34, a Dana #2446011. Would this be the right one?
After 17 years, wouldn't doubt it the original one is worn out.
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Drivetrain Tech
04-13-2019, 09:55 AM
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Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
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1,165
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bodkin1
Front pinion seal won't stop leaking
I changed out the seal about 5 or so years back when it first started leaking, and the leak came back within short time. So I changed it out again last night, thinking maybe the previous seal was...
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Vehicle Snapshots
09-11-2016, 12:34 PM
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Deep Wedgewood Blue Rangers
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21,227
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bodkin1
Re: Deep Wedgewood Blue Rangers
Scored a DWB camper shell this morning. As figured, it was off a Ranger of the same color, saw it in the guy's garage when I went to pick it up.
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General Tech
08-05-2016, 05:10 PM
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5
A/C High-Side Port Leaking
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1,008
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bodkin1
Re: A/C High-Side Port Leaking
Will keep that in mind
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General Tech
08-05-2016, 10:55 AM
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A/C High-Side Port Leaking
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1,008
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bodkin1
Re: A/C High-Side Port Leaking
Fixed it, the schrader valve was stuck open. Pushed it in a few times with a small screwdriver and it closed it up.
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General Tech
08-05-2016, 09:20 AM
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A/C High-Side Port Leaking
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1,008
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bodkin1
A/C High-Side Port Leaking
Dad was using the AC yesterday, and it quit working all of a sudden. He had me take a look at it and made this discovery at the high side valve. Unscrewed the cap and it made a great deal of air...
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Wheels and Tires
04-29-2016, 04:58 PM
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Max tire and wheeel size
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bodkin1
Re: Max tire and wheeel size
'97 2WD with 265/75/16 tires on 16x7 stock wheels. No rubbing, clearance was at least a half inch between the tire and inner fender/bumper.
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Vehicle Snapshots
04-09-2016, 06:27 PM
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Post pics of vehicle you've seen around! (V2.0)
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256,192
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bodkin1
Re: Post pics of vehicle you've seen around! (V2.0)
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-14-2016, 03:16 PM
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'04 SOHC ticking on startup, idle, and under load
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4,500
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bodkin1
Re: '04 SOHC ticking on startup, idle, and under load
Fuel injectors make one heck of a ticking noise on mine.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-14-2016, 03:14 PM
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SOHC owners, What Is Your Normal Oil Change Interval?
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3,474
Posted By
bodkin1
Re: SOHC owners, What Is Your Normal Oil Change Interval?
5000 miles per what the owner's manual states. Valvoline MaxLife 5W30 in the red bottle I use.
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Vehicle Snapshots
03-01-2016, 04:28 PM
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587
Calling all blue Rangers
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105,867
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bodkin1
Re: Calling all blue Rangers
:hmmmm2::hmmmm2:
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
02-13-2016, 01:33 PM
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476
How many miles on all the 4.0L SOHC trucks out there? 01+
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77,958
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bodkin1
Re: How many miles on all the 4.0L SOHC trucks out there? 01+
164,000 on my '02
Still purrs like a kitten.
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Vehicle Snapshots
02-13-2016, 01:23 PM
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3,533
Post pics of vehicle you've seen around! (V2.0)
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256,192
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bodkin1
Re: Post pics of vehicle you've seen around! (V2.0)
No idea these were still around.
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Vehicle Snapshots
02-13-2016, 01:13 PM
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Post pics of vehicle you've seen around! (V2.0)
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256,192
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bodkin1
Re: Post pics of vehicle you've seen around! (V2.0)
Forest Service Green Jeep spotted today. I'd say the license plate is spot on.
Someone has taken their Kermit the Frog obsession a little too far IMHO....
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Wheels and Tires
01-16-2016, 09:48 AM
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17
Looking for 15 X 7 OEM Steel Wheels
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3,223
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bodkin1
Re: Looking for 15 X 7 OEM Steel Wheels
Try to find these factory steel wheels. They for sure will accept wheel covers.
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mdJFXmy2fouy2HGyDA5w_VA.jpg
Just so happens, they are here on Ebay for...
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Wheels and Tires
01-16-2016, 09:44 AM
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4
Can I Swap Sizes?
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936
Posted By
bodkin1
Re: Can I Swap Sizes?
Yes they will fit, 16 inch wheels were optional.
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
01-16-2016, 09:39 AM
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What size spare tire do I need?
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6,548
Posted By
bodkin1
Re: What size spare tire do I need?
Likely 245/75/16 in his case. I was able to get a spare of that size under mine, but it was super tight....went back to the stock 235/75/15 one instead.
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Wheels and Tires
01-03-2016, 06:52 PM
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3
2011 Ranger 4x4 tires
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1,388
Posted By
bodkin1
Re: 2011 Ranger 4x4 tires
265/75/16 (31.6 inchers) will work fine on a stock suspension. Just put a set on mine last week. Wheels are 16x8 Ultra "Rogue 175".
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Vehicle Snapshots
01-02-2016, 02:21 PM
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Day one pic of your Ranger and current pic
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59,207
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bodkin1
Re: Day one pic of your Ranger and current pic
6/4/10. Bone stock
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/members/bodkin1/albums/2002-ranger/47126-day-brought-home-6-4-10-a.jpg
Today...
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Vehicle Snapshots
12-25-2015, 07:46 PM
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2
Ranger in the newest issue of "4 Wheel and Off Road"
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bodkin1
Ranger in the newest issue of "4 Wheel and Off Road"
On page 11 of the March 2016 issue of "Petersen's 4 Wheel and Off Road".
Is this person a member here by any chance?
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