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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-03-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,367
Posted By BuckB
Re: New to FRF. Need opinions on this truck...

My 2004 has a carpet with the plastic still on it from the factory. My seat belts are attached to the rear doors. When they are open the belts stay with em. Other wise you would have belts hanging...
Forum: General Tech 03-23-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,325
Posted By BuckB
Re: 2002 Ford Ranger V-6 Won't start

You didn't say what engine. I had a 2.9 that acted like that. It was the module mounted on the distributor. The unit was $100.00 back then and took just a few minutes to change out, OR it could be...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,721
Posted By BuckB
Re: Could a Ranger tow the Endeavor?

[QUOTE=02RangerFX4;1300832]Why would they film it in reverse?

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Why does the media call a front end loader a bulldozer? For them excavators are bulldozers too, if it's...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-11-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 972
Posted By BuckB
Engine Lopes at Higher RPM

When sitting still at idle and then increasing RPM's the engine starts to Lope. No Engine light on dash. No trouble code w/Ultraguage. I suspect fuel filter or possible vac leak. Truck appears to run...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-07-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,721
Posted By BuckB
Re: Could a Ranger tow the Endeavor?

Your 100% right. I operated a locomotive pushing 3 30cu.yard concrete mixer rail cars in a tunnel job, this up a 1/2% grade, (6" per 100'). That's 3.5 mixer trucks per car or 10.5 trucks. Most people...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-07-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By BuckB
Re: gauge help

I know of 2 people who got into hot water for doing that.
Forum: Audio / Video 03-07-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By BuckB
Re: Which OBD2 Scanner do you recommend?

Not sure about blue tooth. I just bought an Ultra Guage. cleaned the MAF and changed out the air cleaner. It generated a pending trouble code. I unpluged the MAF sensor and that did it. For $80.00 I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-10-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,027
Posted By BuckB
Re: Northeasts blizzard nemo pics

I'm retired but I still do some work for my landlord. Had a tenant who's boiler went out so I told em I would go check it out IF i could get thru the drive way's snow bank from the plows. I did, all...
Forum: General Tech 02-01-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,541
Posted By BuckB
Re: A few oil questions

If the factory uses break in oil it's not a good idea to use synthetic for the first 15000 miles. Rings don't seat properly. After that go for it, you wont be sorry. If you have an older truck that...
Forum: General Tech 02-01-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,010
Posted By BuckB
Re: Will I be able to start in -50 degrees?

I'm sure some guy's will think I'm a broken record but I'll say it again. Start using 5-W20 or 5-w30, fully synthetic oil. It costs a bit more but you don't have to change it as often, say @ 7000 mi....
Forum: Other Engine Tech 01-27-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By BuckB
Re: 3.0 or 4.0 help?

I''ve had the 4 cyl. the 2.9 and two 4.0 Push rod and OVH.
The 4 cylinder wore it's valve guides out in 48,000.
The 6 cyl. 2.9 was an over square engine, it's bore was bigger than it's stroke. It...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-27-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,180
Posted By BuckB
Re: 1986 Ranger step side

I tried a C-10 before buying my new 91 Ranger. It was fairly peppy but dragged on hills. When I got back to the dealer the sales guy was waiting, pulled into a spot and sat for a minute looking at...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-27-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,914
Posted By BuckB
Re: Freezing Weather Tips...

It doesn't take rocket sience. If the starter kicks in hard and the motor spins fast when the weather is below freezing but not below 0 then starts well it's most likely not your starter. If your...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-26-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
Posted By BuckB
Re: how to break in

Had 4 new Rangers so far. In general if you drive it too easy, like a dog, you end up with a dog! Drive normal and when your on the highway vary the speed. Don't be afraid to push it up speed wise...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-26-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,914
Posted By BuckB
Re: Freezing Weather Tips...

JohnDay

The laws of physics are same in both locations. The difference is, different people have different laws of physics. Can you see the difference?

On the serious side high voltage...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-26-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,914
Posted By BuckB
Re: Freezing Weather Tips...

Do yourself a favor! Plug in some Mobile 1 motor oil. If your weather goes below 0 a lot just use 5w-30. I use 10w-40 and my truck started on about the 3rd rev., in -5 (minus 5) degree weather. I...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-15-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 55,821
Posted By BuckB
Re: Best way to improve fuel milage

What about using a Murphy Diesel. I'm joking of course. They were used in tug boats and certain heavy equipment applications. They had a gas pony engine to start the diesel. I was operating a...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-24-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,420
Posted By BuckB
Re: 3.5 Eco Boost swap?

Your right I looked at the papers I still had. It was a 4.6, according to what I read on Fords site it's more or less a tossup between 6.2 and eco mileage?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-23-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,420
Posted By BuckB
Re: 3.5 Eco Boost swap?

The 6.2 has been around for a long time. Maybe not in pickups,don't know. The Lincoln Towncar and heavy trucks have had it for ages. Mine was a SOHC 6.2 ltr. V8.
Forum: Off Topic 12-22-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,671
Posted By BuckB
Re: Mobil 1 vs Castrol Edge

It wont actually hurt it. The diesel oils like series 3 in my post above do hold impurities in suspension. The result is less sluge/carbon build up.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-22-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,420
Posted By BuckB
Re: 3.5 Eco Boost swap?

Yes I did. In my 1997 Lincoln Towncar. To be honest it handled that heavy bitch real well. Any of the Ford Modular engines were good engines. Just got rid of the Lincoln, it rusted out so bad under...
Forum: Off Topic 12-22-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,671
Posted By BuckB
Re: Mobil 1 vs Castrol Edge

Rotella is used by a lot of truckers. Not sure about Rotella T if it's a synthetic or not. Years ago Caterpillar was one of the first to use turbo charged engines. They ran into a problem with oil...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-05-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,147
Posted By BuckB
Re: Block heater!

I doubt if Ohio gets colder than northern Main, like I'm talking -30 to -40.
Our log skidders would not start without block heaters. Then they came out with Mobile 1 fully synthetic oil. Mobile let...
Forum: General Tech 11-23-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,222
Posted By BuckB
Re: What oil to use, when to change?

When Mobile 1 first came out and we were running log skidders and Cat D-8 bulldozers with 48 quart sumps in -30 degree weather up in Maine we had to use crankcase heaters or they would not start. You...
Forum: General Tech 11-23-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,033
Posted By BuckB
Re: ABS Sensor

Don't matter. If one front is bad you want to replace both sides. Install new hubs with embedded sensors in the bearings, the cost is a tiny bit more parts wise but the labor is a lot less. So you...
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