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Forum: Audio / Video 04-20-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5,872
Views: 642,197
Posted By mwillika
Re: Show Your System

Just installed a 10" Memphis sub in a sealed box, with a 300 w/1 ohm Kenwood amp powering it. Dude with 3 15's thought I had two twelves :D
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-20-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,197
Posted By mwillika
Re: shakes at 60-70mph

Not to hijack your thread but I have a very similar issue, I have no "shaking" of the wheel or anything, but I feel a very strong vibration through my pedal/floorboard starting at about 45 mph and...
Forum: Interior Tech 07-21-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,202
Posted By mwillika
Re: Oil Guage jumped peg

Alright cool I was hoping that would be it, was planning on switching for LEDs anyway as I have a dead bulb. Any idea what caused this in the first place? Bad resistor?
Forum: Interior Tech 07-20-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,202
Posted By mwillika
Oil Guage jumped peg

So this happened...

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Not sure how, but obviously...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-09-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,272
Posted By mwillika
Re: Runs fine, then no start?

It did it again and I found that when its failing to start, there is absolutely no spark going to from the ignition coil to the plug wires (pulled them off and looked for spark). Is this a bad...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-01-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,272
Posted By mwillika
Re: Runs fine, then no start?

Has been running fine the past few days, a friend has told me it could have been vapor lock, that was released when i did the pressure test.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-28-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 78,215
Posted By mwillika
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-28-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,272
Posted By mwillika
Runs fine, then no start?

Hello,

I've got a 98 Ranger, v6 4.0. Usually, it runs fine, no issues. Maybe a little lack of power in the low gears, but it has 197k miles. My problem is that now it will not start. It has...
Forum: Ranger Photo Contest 07-08-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,034
Posted By mwillika
Re: Photo Contest 280 Submission

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/members/mwillika/albums/new-shoes/75908-img-3596-a.jpg
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 06-30-2015, 04:15 PM
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Views: 864,846
Posted By mwillika
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-30-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By mwillika
Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-30-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By mwillika
Re: tire size comparison

sounds like spam
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-25-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,268
Posted By mwillika
Paid in full when I bought it

Paid in full when I bought it
Forum: Off Topic 06-24-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By mwillika
Safari Shell?

The other day I saw a Tacoma that had what looked like a camper shell, except it had the look of those safari racks. As in it was made basically with around 2" round bar and a metal mesh where the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 06-19-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By mwillika
Re: HELP 01 Ford Ranger 4x4 lean code bank 1 (p0171)

I had both for a while and it ended up being my fuel pump assembly. 98 4.0
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-29-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Posted By mwillika
Re: No Start, Fuel System Troubles...

For me, it was 4 bolts for the skid plate, then two more bolts to undo the "straps." After that, I let down the rear side of the tank to the ground. There is a cross brace on the frame that held...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-29-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Posted By mwillika
Re: No Start, Fuel System Troubles...

Not trying to advertise or anything but partsgeek.com has your fuel pump assembly for 127.63 with free shipping, part #5522-07005882. I just got mine from there two weeks ago with absolutely no...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-23-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By mwillika
Re: Turning off when put from D to P

You could put it in neutral for a temporary work around, parking brake if your on a hill. Obvious but I wanted to have some input!
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-23-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By mwillika
Re: 4.0 sohc help

Check your fuel pressure. I had these codes for about 30k miles, replaced all upper intake gaskets and still was running code. It ended up being either my fuel pump or my fuel pressure regulator. ...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-18-2015, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By mwillika
For those wondering, the gauge wasn't broken, my...

For those wondering, the gauge wasn't broken, my truck was actually running at 20 psi. After I put the new pump in it now reads 60 psi
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-15-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By mwillika
Re: Strange things are happening

Replaced the fuel pump today, only took about about two hours. Thankfully (and surprisingly) none of the bolts fought back.

Truck started perfectly and has been running beautifully since! ...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-11-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By mwillika
Re: Strange things are happening

Ah okay, makes sense. I decided to just order the entire assembly, it comes in tomorrow, probably going to fix it Thursday, I will post the results here!

Thank you everyone for the help by the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-05-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By mwillika
Re: Strange things are happening

I'm gunnatry the test on a properly running vehicle and see what happens first before I try to return it.

Question though; if my fuel pump was going bad, would I see signs of that during normal...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-04-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By mwillika
Re: Strange things are happening

Makes sense, but the guage is brand new? I guess it could still be bad though, I'll try it on a properly running vehicle to test it.

I re-did the test today (first time I did it I didnt have any...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-03-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By mwillika
Re: Strange things are happening

If I remember correctly it was a Motorcraft MAF, I'm not one to go for aftermarket parts.

Upon further investigation I've discovered that my regulator is actually not part of the fuel pump...
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