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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-27-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,447
Posted By Sky King
Re: 3.0 V.6 good motor

297K miles on a 2000 Ranger. Just did head work and timing chain at 275K. Compression is good. I gave my 1991 2.3 Ranger away at 396K, valve cover never removed yes it was running. LOL I'm...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-04-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,856
Posted By Sky King
3.0 L Valve Issues

I did allot of research on this forum and others and have yet to find anyone that complains of valve seats failing. Granted that not many drive the miles we do but, the exhaust valves loosen and get...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-10-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,506
Posted By Sky King
Roger that! My 2.3 Ranger was never short on...

Roger that! My 2.3 Ranger was never short on power until recently and it'll still pull a trailer at 70MPH. Of course mine has 4:10 gears (from the factory) I believe they do this so it can handle...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-10-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,661
Posted By Sky King
That would be cheating. :D Besides that's what...

That would be cheating. :D Besides that's what forums are for. ha ha.

Thanks,
Gene
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-10-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,973
Posted By Sky King
Lucky SOB !! :D Good to hear though.

Lucky SOB !! :D Good to hear though.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-10-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,322
Posted By Sky King
Thanks Psychopete. I have a friend...just...

Thanks Psychopete. I have a friend...just one....ha ha. He checked the engine out and suggested I pull the valve covers and then we can do a leak down (He has all the equipment). I didn't realize...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-06-2009, 05:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,506
Posted By Sky King
No problem getting all the plugs out of my 1991. ...

No problem getting all the plugs out of my 1991. I love the 8 plug version, mine had allot more pep the my daughters 1996 4 spark plug verson (I think that was the year :) )

The biggest pain for...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-05-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By Sky King
I could coast past 400K without touching the...

I could coast past 400K without touching the truck :) Yep, we've been though allot together. I can't bear to sell it or part it out.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-04-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,506
Posted By Sky King
My 1991 2.3 Automatic went 292,000 miles on the...

My 1991 2.3 Automatic went 292,000 miles on the transmission with filter changes and 3.5 quarts every 25k miles. If I had adjusted the bands in there(I didn't know it had them) it would have went...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-04-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,143
Posted By Sky King
Be sure to get the exact temperature thermostat...

Be sure to get the exact temperature thermostat for your engine. Mine was 192 degrees F. I like to use a small amount of high temperature silicone to seal the gasket surfaces on both sides of the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-03-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,140
Posted By Sky King
1991 Ranger Story (engine related)

Well here we go.... as I mentioned in my introduction, I have extensive experience with my91' 2.3 (8-spark plug) Ranger. 399,500 miles.

High mileage, little power at high RPM, hardly any pickup...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-03-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,973
Posted By Sky King
I have a 1991 with the 8 spark plugs and it is no...

I have a 1991 with the 8 spark plugs and it is no problem find the extra 4. My daughters 4cyl ranger, a newer modle than mine, only used 4 spark plugs. It never had the pep mine has either. Are...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-03-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,322
Posted By Sky King
2000 3.0L Valve issues

We have a 2000 3.0L (280K miles) and we replaced the heads (remanufactured) about 40K miles ago. The valves seats appeared to have moved down and lost their fit. The valve landings looked great. ...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-03-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,661
Posted By Sky King
I've had this issue with my 1991 2.3 (8 plugs)...

I've had this issue with my 1991 2.3 (8 plugs) for years. Usually when the check engine light comes on, I replace the plugs and it goes out for good and my mileage returns to normal. I've replaced...
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-03-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,639
Posted By Sky King
1991 Ranger Steering

Oh yea..here we go. I've changed 5 steering boxes, the rubber coupling that connects the steering to the steering box, disassembled the steering wheel (found looseness in the steering wheel fit and...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-03-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By Sky King
Hello from Louisiana

I am a machinist and have always done my own work on all my vehicles and all my kids vehicles just because I couldn't have afford it any other way. :) I've spent countless hours under the hood,...
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