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Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 05-20-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,482
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Xbox: karma4269 Mainly play BO2,

Xbox: karma4269


Mainly play BO2,
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-20-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,723
Posted By AZRANGER4269
I have at least 4-5 rangers in my apt complex....

I have at least 4-5 rangers in my apt complex. Mine looks the worst but probably runs the best!! Just needs a new paint job, engine has about 5K on it.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-20-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 37,284
Posted By AZRANGER4269
99 with 135K. Engine has 5k on it

99 with 135K. Engine has 5k on it
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 05-20-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16,218
Views: 961,900
Posted By AZRANGER4269
50620 Engine removal in February.

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Engine removal in February.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Mine used to stick at full till about 90 miles...

Mine used to stick at full till about 90 miles then start moving and would be around 220 at half tank. So I freaked out when it started moving at about 50-55 miles.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Ok so my gas mileage didn't change a bit....

Ok so my gas mileage didn't change a bit. Apparently my gas gauge was sticking before so it seemed like I was going farther on a half tank of gas. So it decided to work properly and freak me the fuck...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-03-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By AZRANGER4269
That looks totally different than the part on my...

That looks totally different than the part on my truck. Mine I was able to unscrew and take to ford. You might have to see about getting it welded. Unless you can get a dealership to help you figure...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-02-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Re: Please help identifying/locating a part.

I had a similar problem with my 99 ranger, took it off and went to the Ford dealership, They found the replacement part (which was made way sturdier and better than the one I took off) I don't...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-02-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Re: Odd drop in gas mileage!!??

No CEL light, and is running beautifully. Just the poor mileage. Put Lucas Oil Fuel Treatment in it this morning, Cleaned the MAF sensor and going to see what that does.

Gotta save up to do the O2...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-02-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Odd drop in gas mileage!!??

A couple weeks ago I went to start my truck and didn't hold the ignition quite long enough so it didn't turn over. When I went to start it again it bogged down really bad like it was flooded but...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-16-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
No doubt!! I routed the 4,5 & 6 wires over the...

No doubt!! I routed the 4,5 & 6 wires over the top of the intake manifold to avoid any more issues. Looks ugly but is effective

1999 ranger xlt 3.0L FFV
130k original miles 600 on engine
New...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-15-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Found the culprit when I got home from work...

Found the culprit when I got home from work tonight. Apparently my #6 plug wire was rubbing on egr tube or something and decided it would make a nice hole in it so that my wire would arc n cause the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-15-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
I'm really thinking coil myself. I know before...

I'm really thinking coil myself. I know before the swap it was mainly due to the coolant in the oil and screwing with the ignition of the gas.

Gonna check the plug n see what it looks like then...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-15-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Ok so all has been good with the engine swap.......

Ok so all has been good with the engine swap.... until today!! I got a P0603 cylinder 6 misfire code. Its running poorly and I didn't chance driving it to work.

My question is, what's the chance...
Forum: Western Region 03-12-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,908
Posted By AZRANGER4269
As soon as things in my life settle down some...

As soon as things in my life settle down some again I am totally up for some decent trail riding. I have a 3.0 2wd 5spd.

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Forum: Western Region 03-09-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,908
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Once I get the new motor completely broken in I'm...

Once I get the new motor completely broken in I'm up for a meet. Just about to the first 500mi

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-27-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Yuppers!!!! Had it up and running yesterday. I...

Yuppers!!!! Had it up and running yesterday. I was so nervous when I went to start it the first time. Had a bad knocking sound at first but it went away after a bit of idling and warming up.

Runs...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-26-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,066,169
Posted By AZRANGER4269
I finished the RnR on the motor and got her...

I finished the RnR on the motor and got her running. Purrs like a kitten now!!! New long block, gaskets all around, oil pump, cam synchro & sensor, timing cover, spark plugs & preset, clutch kit....
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-26-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
4 days with only my wife's help an finally done...

4 days with only my wife's help an finally done with the engine!! Here's some pics will label them later.

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-26-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
It was easy to replace the clutch plate, pressure...

It was easy to replace the clutch plate, pressure plate. Flywheel was in good shape.
I have Novell you that it's a pain in the ass getting the motor and tranny lined up. Once I got them lined up it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-25-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
That's the best I can do. All I have is the...

That's the best I can do. All I have is the camera on my phone. Its really simple, I went in through the space between the header and head. Went under the header pipe and secured the chain a few...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-24-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Here's a few pics of what's been done. Taking a...

Here's a few pics of what's been done. Taking a lot longer to do since I have no help and doing this all myself. Also figured since it was out and easy to do I bought a clutch kit so add a new clutch...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-23-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,066,169
Posted By AZRANGER4269
Tore down to heads n block getting ready to pull...

Tore down to heads n block getting ready to pull n replace tomorrow.

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-23-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
I plan on taking as many pics as I can through...

I plan on taking as many pics as I can through the whole pull n replace process. I will make sure and get some good ones of the chains for you.

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-23-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By AZRANGER4269
I'm starting everything on it in the morning....

I'm starting everything on it in the morning. Gonna pull it do the parts swap outside the engine bay then drop it all back in. I've already planned on it being all day thing.

Thanks for the heads...
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