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Forum: Interior Tech 04-22-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,595
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Replaced Steering Wheel in 1987 Ranger

Yes, the Grant steering wheel is smaller than the original. The only problem that I noticed is that the Grant wheel completely blocked the view of the turn signal indicators. So I was constantly...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 02-09-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,038
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Fixed Fuel Gauge on 87 Ranger

There should be a diagram on the panel to the fuse box which will illustrate the fuse that goes with the fuel gauge.
If the fuse is ok, then more than likely its the fuel pump. However, since the...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 01-03-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,038
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Fixed Fuel Gauge on 87 Ranger

I just made sure that the fuse was not blown and since it wasn't, I replaced both fuel pumps which fixed the problem.
The size of the tank is around 17 gallons or so. I have the long bed truck so...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-24-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,552
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: 1987 2.9 Fuel Pump Problem

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/2-9-liter-tech/9586-fixed-fuel-gauge-87-ranger.html
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 04-23-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,595
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Straight out of the junkyard

I swapped the seats on my 87 Ranger with seats from a 2007 Ranger. It took a little ingenuity, but well worth it.

Check out my work at:...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-19-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,813
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Fuel Gauge problems

Here's how I fixed my fuel gauge problem on my 87 Ranger 2.9L

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/6-cylinder-tech/9586-fixed-fuel-gauge-87-ranger.html
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-19-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,984
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: how many fuel pumps on 88 ranger 4x4

My 87 Ranger 2.9L has two fuel pumps which I had to replace to fix the gas gauge. See my illustrated procedure at:
...
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-20-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,918
Posted By nismo2k6
re: How to Install Door Speakers (1987 ranger)

Yes, that is a concern. I need to find a way to glue/secure the wires to the door hinge housing so that they don't come into contact with the moving parts.
Forum: Interior Tech 03-20-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,414
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Will 04 bucket seats bolt right up to an 89?

You should be able to install the newer seats with a little fabrication. See how I installed my seats at:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/interior-tech/9232-replaced-seats-1987-ranger.html
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-20-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,918
Posted By nismo2k6
How to Install Door Speakers (1987 ranger)

My 1987 Ranger did not come with factory door speakers so I had to modify my door panels by making a custom speaker bracket. See the pictures below.

Stock door panel....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-19-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,138
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Speedometer is 3mph fast, odo is off too.

My 1987 Ranger is off by exactly 3mph also. I wonder if its because I am using bigger tires than the stock tires.
Forum: General Tech 03-15-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,926
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Temp Gauge Not Registering

Here's how I fixed my temp gauge:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/6-cylinder-tech/9437-fixed-temperature-gauge.html
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-15-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,462
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Temperature guage

See how I fixed my temp gauge at:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/6-cylinder-tech/9437-fixed-temperature-gauge.html
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-15-2010, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,038
Posted By nismo2k6
Fixed Fuel Gauge on 87 Ranger

I fixed the fuel gauge on my 1987 Ranger 2.9L. The gauge has never worked since I purchased the truck and I confirmed that the fuse was not the problem. More than likely the Sending Unit was the...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-12-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,036
Posted By nismo2k6
Fixed Temperature Gauge

I fixed the temperature gauge on my 1987 Ranger 2.9L. The gauge has never worked since I bought the truck last summer. I confirmed that the fuse was ok so I decided to replace the following parts.
*...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-11-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,830
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Replaced Seats on 1987 Ranger

Sorry, I didn't take any measurements of how much I trimmed from the brackets, but I modified them so that the seats slide all the way back up against the back wall. Yes, the seats slide forward and...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-10-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,830
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Replaced Seats on 1987 Ranger

The stock seats are attached to what looks like a nut that is welded to the floorboard. If you look underneath the truck you will see where the factory bolts come through (at least on the 1987...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-08-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,192
Posted By nismo2k6
Re: Seat options for 94 extended cab

I replaced my 87 bench seat with 2007 seats and it took a little work, but was fun. See the pics here:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/interior-tech/9232-replaced-seats-1987-ranger.html
Forum: Interior Tech 03-08-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,830
Posted By nismo2k6
Replaced Seats on 1987 Ranger

Hello All,

I just replaced the bench seat on my 87 Ranger with the seats from a 2007 Ranger STX which are 60/40 split. As you will see from my pictures, the bench seat was torn but also had some...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-04-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,595
Posted By nismo2k6
Replaced Steering Wheel in 1987 Ranger

Changed out my stock steering wheel last night with a Grant GT wheel. It was pretty straight forward to replace. The only hard part was finding the proper steering wheel remover tool. I first tried...
Forum: Project Logs 03-02-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 28,707
Posted By nismo2k6
Excellent work! Did the body shop paint the...

Excellent work! Did the body shop paint the bumpers and grill also? I need to paint my bumpers to the original black but was wondering what type of Black it is, factory or aftermarket?
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