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Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-17-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Radiator Options

According to lmc, the 2 core radiator for the ranger 4.0 has the same dimensions as the standard 2.9's radiator except it's 1 5/8ths thicker. I don't think the fan gets relatively near that. Is there...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-14-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By SAR STX
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-14-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,121
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Emissions Fail

How dirty is your air filter?
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-14-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By SAR STX
Radiator Options

Hey Guys -
I'm looking for options for an easy swap and improvement over my rusty stock radiator. I've read a little about explorer units and I've seen some ridiculously expensive aluminum...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 09-06-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Ran out of fuel, won't fire up.

Follow up:
So I swapped in a junk yard coil to get back on the road. I ordered a nice Accel Supercoil, new plugs, new wires and a new cap and rotor to be installed when I had time.

This morning...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-17-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Ran out of fuel, won't fire up.

chasing spark I found the coil to be faulty. back on the road!
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-16-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Ran out of fuel, won't fire up.

I just primed so long that the battery is low. I'm going to charge it up while I prepare to test spark. What is your perffered method? I was going to start with the TFI and move forwards.
...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-13-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By SAR STX
Ran out of fuel, won't fire up.

I am fairly certain it ran out of fuel. I had one more errand to run before the gas station, and when I came out it wouldn't start. It was very very low.

AAA came with their five gallons and...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 06-26-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,242
Posted By SAR STX
Exclamation All 2.9 owners - inspect fuel lines

2.9 owners -
In the engine compartment there are two fuel lines on the port side leading from the fuel filter to the pressure regulator on the fuel rail. On my '92 they are in braided steel...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 06-26-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,148
Posted By SAR STX
Re: 88 ranger wanting a way to increase horsepower

5.0 swap is better than the 4.0 swap?
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 12-28-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,874
Posted By SAR STX
Re: 2.9l power streeting pulley no longer made

Nothing on Rock, but what an amazing site!
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 12-27-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,874
Posted By SAR STX
2.9l power streeting pulley no longer made

Lads -
Ford, Napa and Bert Williams all say a replacement pulley for the 2.9l's power steering pump is discontinued. I am guessing that ford used the same power steering pump and pulley on...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 12-27-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,646
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Wat is this and wat does it do???

before you remove it from the engine get a replacement gasket at the auto parts store. shouldn't cost more than 7 bucks. you could use the old gasket, but it isn't worth the hassle of a leak in the...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 12-27-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,646
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Wat is this and wat does it do???

It is a valve that bypasses your throttle body allowing your truck not to stall when it idles and the throttle is closed. The computer opens and closes it to maintain airflow when you aren't...
Forum: Exterior Tech 12-11-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By SAR STX
What touch up paint to use for my 92 red stx?

I've never used touch up paint before. I have access to local autozone, napa, o'reily's and a bert william's. First thing - how do I know exactly what color to buy? Is it in the door jam or in the...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-04-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By SAR STX
Re: if your rear breaks weren't working would you notice?

the point of the visit was that the parking brake had no hold, I expected there was a problem with the cable - not that the rear drums had failed. the guy told me the rear brakes were broken and not...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-02-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By SAR STX
if your rear breaks weren't working would you notice?

ayo -
had a tire guy tell me my front brakes were out because my rear drums weren't engaging due to the automatic adjuster being broken and the rear drums needed to be adjusted. i didn't bite...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-20-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,818
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Engine Oil Leak

what size engine? the 2.9 has these strange heads where there is a gap in the back of the valve cover gasket that needs to be filled with a sealant. Leaking from back there can make it seem like...
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-09-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,686
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Ford Ranger front receiver hitch

http://www.curtmfg.com/HitchLookup/find?mount=Front+Mount&year=1994&make=Ford&model=Ranger&style=Except+models+with+front+cross+member+and+Canadian+built+2WD+models

fits all 94's but ones with a...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-21-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By SAR STX
Re: 92 4wd questions

You might be able to sell your 4x4 and buy a 2wd and either start with a truck in better shape or have extra cash on hand to perform the swap.
Forum: Off Topic 06-09-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,352
Posted By SAR STX
Re: Sportsmobiles

I think they are sweet! Wife and I are going to drive one across the country when we win the lottery.

I don't know who tricked it out, but my Search and Rescue team has something similar:
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-07-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By SAR STX
Re: 1984 ranger

sweet dude, lets see it! dual tanks was a cool option.
Forum: Exterior Parts 06-07-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Craigslist / eBay Find: OffRoad Bumpers (Southern Ohio)
Views: 1,649
Posted By SAR STX
Re: OffRoad Bumpers (Southern Ohio)

I found this a bit ago and have been considering it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270914952308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

his site is here: http://www.rlcweldfab.com/

looks...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 05-31-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,246
Posted By SAR STX
Re: 2.9 ranger stx

Maybe this'll help: High Rider STX (http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/spring2008/high_rider_stx.htm)

I almost had that factory brush guard from a junk yard, but I waited too long! It is...
Forum: Exterior Tech 05-31-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By SAR STX
Re: PlastiDipped Truck

what is this you speak of?
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