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Forum: Exterior Tech 09-13-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,298
Posted By colonel D
Re: Best way to preserve trucks frame?

I would recommend wire brush to loose rust and light sanding where practical then POR cleaner/prep then POR15 for best results. It's hard work and expensive but will yield best results.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-12-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel D
Re: Rear end Leans.

Have you checked your leaf spring mounts? Sometimes these rust out and the vehicle will lean to the effected side. I had this happen to my 96 Ranger and it actually broke off while driving. I would...
Forum: General Tech 09-08-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By colonel D
Re: How to remove this bolt?

I would squirt it with PB Blaster, let it soak in. Then use a special socket for extracting stripped bolts (These have specially designed teeth to bite into stripped bolts). Use leverage, breaker bar...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-07-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By colonel D
Re: Engine missing

Welome to FRF. Did your problem exist before you changed the plugs and wires? You may have defective or broken plugs or wires in cal 2 and 6. Also what brand are the plugs? Sometimes these trucks are...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-21-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By colonel D
Re: So i ended up getting 31x10.5x15 duratrac

I had those on my 96 with 15" rims but I am wondering what a good match would be inch wise for 16 inch rims. I currently have 245r16 75's but would like to step up a bit in size without changing too...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-21-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By colonel D
Re: So i ended up getting 31x10.5x15 duratrac

This helps a lot thank you. I don't want to crank Tbars to effect ride quality and loose at the pump with tires too big. I don't off road much just my tires are scary bald and i was looking for a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-21-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By colonel D
Re: So i ended up getting 31x10.5x15 duratrac

I have a 2000 Ranger 4x4 with 3.0 and automatic 4.10 axles and stock 245r16 75's. I was wondering what increase in tire size I could go with without changing too much or loosing gas mileage too much....
Forum: Interior Tech 01-03-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,057
Posted By colonel D
Re: Brake Problem?

My ABS light is on all the time but brakes work perfectly even the ABS function. I am going to check wiring to abs sensors and VSS but I may also have a short in the cluster because when I bought the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-01-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,931
Posted By colonel D
Re: 1993 2.3L rough idle at stoplight problem

You could try cleaning the EGR valve and check for a leak vacuum lines loose. Did the truck do this before the plug change? Could be a bad plug what type of plugs?Also clean the throttle body with...
Forum: General Tech 12-28-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,121
Posted By colonel D
Re: 1994 Ranger, yay or nay?

It looks very well taken care of. Good power train price is fair, I would for the money just look it over in person drive it and listen to your gut feeling Good luck! Much cheaper than a car payment....
Forum: Off Topic 12-28-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,725
Posted By colonel D
Re: Opinions: Most overrated Cars/trucks

I agree the new Explorer is a flop made for what? I had a 2005 with a V8 duals IRS CaI and chip it seriously performed well at everything except gas mileage,LOL. But it was fun to drive add looked...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-28-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,547
Posted By colonel D
Re: Sell me on a Ranger!

How about the coil over conversion for the torsion bar front end? I hear it improves ride quality on and off road and uses fox double shocks. I am contemplating this along with deaver springs in the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-27-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By colonel D
Re: Ticking 3.0 when cold

I replaced the cam synchro and the truck runs awesome Chirp gone and do to the fact that I replaced so many front engine parts the truck is really quiet-- Except.... When it is cold I still hear a...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 12-27-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,838
Posted By colonel D
Re: 89 ranger 410 gears in back but not front

If I was you I would search a junk yard for 4.10's just check the axle code on the door jam to match em. Definitely go with 4.10's in front you could probably even go with front lockers internet...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-27-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By colonel D
Re: 93 runnung strange

Do you have any check engine codes? Also you may try checking the usual(plugs wires and fuel filter and pcv valve). If all are ok clean the MAF sensor and idle ail control valve and also I had a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-22-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By colonel D
Re: Engine help needed!!

What about a Taurus 24v DOHC 3.0,could this be done? Probably have to change too much gear though.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-19-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By colonel D
Re: Ticking 3.0 when cold

The truck chirps at idle and slight to medium acceleration, goes away under heavy acceleration. The tick is only when cold once it warms up it is quiet. In the video the procedure doesn't look very...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-18-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By colonel D
Re: Ticking 3.0 when cold

Thanks for the reply. You know it does have the annoying chirp chirp chirp I've been also researching. This seems to be a common problem with 3.0's. I am going to research cost and procedure for...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-14-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By colonel D
Re: Complex engine noise

Do you have part two of the video? How does this part bolt in or is it drop in?Thank you.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-14-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,979
Posted By colonel D
Re: Squeaking or Chirping while idle.

If it is the cam synchronizer is this hard to repair? What is involved in replacing it, cost and labor? Thank you cause this squeak is not going away:confused:
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-14-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By colonel D
Re: Bad belt, pulley, or camshaft synchronizer?

I have tried cleaning all the pulleys and my alternator is new hence new pulley. I replaced the tensioner and idler pulley and tried 3 different belts,including Dayco. Bye the way, I was always told...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-12-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By colonel D
Question Re: Bad belt, pulley, or camshaft synchronizer?

This is just the thread I was looking for! I hope I'm not rude jumping in on this but I'm new so here goes.... I have a 2000 Ranger 4x4 step side reg cab with the 3.0 vulcan and auto trans. I like...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-04-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By colonel D
Ticking 3.0 when cold

Hello everyone, I have a 3.0 automatic 4x4 that ticks only when cols as soon as it warms up it goes away. Anyone have any thoughts? Thank you in advance, G
Forum: General Tech 06-08-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,223
Posted By colonel D
Re:evaporative emission control cel codes

Hello does anyone know how to fix evaporative emission control leak check engine codes small and large PO 442 and PO 455? There is also an irritating tick tick tick noise seems to come from under the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-08-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By colonel D
Re: New to FRF

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I have enjoyed Rangers for some time.Just bought my 3rd it is a 2000 XKL reg cab 4x4 step side. These don't seem to be the common config but I thought I got a...
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