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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-22-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,644
Posted By RangerDanger27
I usually mount the tool and give it a lil tap...

I usually mount the tool and give it a lil tap tap with a tack hammer.

Shenanigans make us stronger! Lol.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-14-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,574
Posted By RangerDanger27
Possible short from what your describing. Any...

Possible short from what your describing. Any recent work done to the truck?

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-14-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,322
Posted By RangerDanger27
Good stuff Redhill.... The wires you are trying...

Good stuff Redhill.... The wires you are trying to trace normally are routed down near the under or near the harmonic balancer along the lower chassis/frame and are possible covered with dirt or...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-12-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,322
Posted By RangerDanger27
On starter 30394 Near battery ...

On starter

30394

Near battery

30395

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-12-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,322
Posted By RangerDanger27
Yes I agree with recon Yes there are 2 on...

Yes I agree with recon

Yes there are 2 on the 97 not sure about your 94.... You have the starter solenoid on the starter itself and the solenoid deal behind the battery mounted on the driver side...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-12-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,322
Posted By RangerDanger27
Exactly... X2 on the Solenoid... 97 Ford...

Exactly... X2 on the Solenoid...

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-12-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,035
Posted By RangerDanger27
Sounds like you have air pockets. 97 Ford...

Sounds like you have air pockets.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-12-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,322
Posted By RangerDanger27
Does it start on every pop start? 97 Ford...

Does it start on every pop start?

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-06-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By RangerDanger27
Thanx... It was the head gasket... The Ranger is...

Thanx... It was the head gasket... The Ranger is in the rehab now. Put her on the road and so far she back to her old self.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 12-04-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,585
Posted By RangerDanger27
NGK plat did me bad on my 2.3... Sluggish...

NGK plat did me bad on my 2.3... Sluggish idle....extended crank. Sounded like the ranger woke up with a hang over. Switched out with autolite double plats and been 4 bangin ever since.

97 Ford...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-30-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By RangerDanger27
Thank you sir...much appreciation. 97 Ford...

Thank you sir...much appreciation.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-30-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By RangerDanger27
Smoke from Cat....

I have plumes of white smoke coming from my cat and out the tailpipe.... Clear out after a while once I start driving. Smoke is off and on doesn't always do it. Any help would be appreciated.

97...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-23-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,034
Posted By RangerDanger27
X2 this was my problem too the heater control...

X2 this was my problem too the heater control valve had a crack and was occasionally spraying coolant. Took a couple of days to locate the problem. Same symptoms as yours. I'd stop at lights and get...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-19-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By RangerDanger27
What is the mileage, what kind of plugs did you...

What is the mileage, what kind of plugs did you put in?

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-17-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By RangerDanger27
Have you done a compression test? 97 Ford...

Have you done a compression test?

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-17-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,141
Posted By RangerDanger27
A climbing needle is the most dangerous driving...

A climbing needle is the most dangerous driving condition I believe. If it's just max at a safe point I'd consider that indication of a problem that needs to be looked at.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-17-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,141
Posted By RangerDanger27
Yes... Improper circulation equals improper...

Yes... Improper circulation equals improper cooling.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-16-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,141
Posted By RangerDanger27
Sound like your sucking in air to me.. Check the...

Sound like your sucking in air to me.. Check the threads and connections at your temp sensors you replaced. Did you use a liquid Teflon or loctite on the thread when you installed?

97 Ford Ranger...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-14-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By RangerDanger27
Drive her around the block a couple of times see...

Drive her around the block a couple of times see if the battery can hold a charge.

If does ok drive further and test battery voltage.
97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-13-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,654
Posted By RangerDanger27
Same here..... They now call me busted knuckles. ...

Same here..... They now call me busted knuckles.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-11-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,648
Posted By RangerDanger27
Did you get any history on the truck was it...

Did you get any history on the truck was it sitting in before you bought it? Might be crap in the fuel system. U can try filling her up and sea foam or fuel treatment of your choice.

97 Ford...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-10-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,971
Posted By RangerDanger27
Don't agree with the injector portion of this...

Don't agree with the injector portion of this (they run on electrical pulses) but ports get clogged with a lot of junk, crappy gas, or poor maintenance. I had a an injector plugged with what looked...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-10-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,971
Posted By RangerDanger27
It's a good amount of work.. But sounds like your...

It's a good amount of work.. But sounds like your issue is with lack of fuel. If you haven't checked, might want to check your fuel lines for kinks or pinches, it did rollover.

97 Ford Ranger...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-09-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,971
Posted By RangerDanger27
Hope it's not the injectors. Might want to pull...

Hope it's not the injectors. Might want to pull Em and checkem out. Try a sea foam treatment and a longer drive next time u get her started.

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-09-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,580
Posted By RangerDanger27
What made you pull the needles off the gauges? ...

What made you pull the needles off the gauges?

97 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 CYL... SIDE STEP BABY.... (road worthy.... Well almost) .
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