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Forum: Western Region 03-02-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By theropod
Re: Tire chains???

I could care less if you have any friends, or where you might have these alleged friends. I am not your friend, and I do not need, or seek out, friends that display such sophomoric personality...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-02-2014, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,427
Posted By theropod
Re: Blown head gasket during coolant flush?

It sounds to me like the head gasket already had issues.

1. The stop leak was there for a reason.

2. The initial coolant spraying out of the radiator indicates the head gasket had pushed...
Forum: Western Region 03-01-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By theropod
Re: Tire chains???

Not cranky at all. I wasn't born here as I'm a naturalized Arkie. I was raised in eastern Washington (Yakima area), and grew up around chains, high mountain passes and huge snowfalls. We had 26" in...
Forum: Western Region 03-01-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By theropod
Re: Tire chains???

There are these thing out west called mountains, and the roads that go over these things sometimes REQUIRE tire chains or you don't go any further.

If you get chains get the best set you can...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-01-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By theropod
Re: Limited-slip Problem

Have you popped the cover yet? That might tell you what's the issue. I'd catch the lube and check it for glittery bits of steel or the clutch plate material. If you can't find a problem the new lube...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-01-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By theropod
Re: Limited-slip Problem

Doesn't the door post sticker or VIN number tell you what components are in the drive train?

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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-27-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By theropod
Re: roadtrip chicago to eugene oregon

I have a daughter and 2 grand kids living in Eugene. I lived in Springfield for about 20 years. She can't leave and I will never move back to the cloud city. I like a little sun now and then, and the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-25-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 506
Posted By theropod
Re: New member

Knucklebuster,

Great name! Welcome from fellow fossil and Ranger goof.

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Forum: Off Topic 02-25-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 48,532
Posted By theropod
Re: What do you do for a living?

Currently I assemble the hydrostatic drive/suspension for Bad Boy "XP" and diesel zero turn lawn mowers. Those are the high end models Bad Boy offers. I've worked on just about every phase of every...
Forum: General Tech 02-24-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,628
Posted By theropod
Re: Clunk from rear end in my 96 ranger

Sounds like the outside axle bearing is shot. Drive it for a while MAKING it make the sound, stop and crawl under that side and put you hand on that point where the backing plate mates with the axle...
Forum: Off Topic 02-24-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,224
Posted By theropod
Re: What's Your Age Poll

60 and it's not JUST the year model that's the issue, as there's some very hard miles on the clock.

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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-23-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,628
Posted By theropod
Re: Ford Ranger 2000 revs randomly

Idle air control is messed up, and probably just plugged up with gunk.

R
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-23-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By theropod
Re: Leaf spring help

Oh, sorry. I don't know for sure, but I bet they would work. You're not hauling ore out of an open pit mine or anything, so even if they are a little weaker it shouldn't make that much difference. I...
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-23-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 689
Posted By theropod
Re: Small problems?

Sounds like a brake caliper has issues on the right front, and it also sounds dangerous as hell.

It could be your radius arm bushings are toast allowing the whole right swing arm/wheel to shift...
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-23-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By theropod
Re: Leaf spring help

It should be a simple side by side comparison. Are they the same thickness? Are they the same curve and length with the same eyes?

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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-23-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,938
Posted By theropod
Re: Frusrtation after rebuild 92 2.3

Yesterday after installing a new Walker muffler I gave the old truck a real road test of over a couple miles, and OMG! This truck has never run as well as it is right now! Even after I rebuilt this...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-22-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15,407
Views: 656,206
Posted By theropod
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

I'd get those fixed ASAP for the sake of that beef you just bought.

R
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-22-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15,407
Views: 656,206
Posted By theropod
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Put a new Walker muffler and hanger on and zip tied some stuff (wires/hoses) under the hood after the rebuild. Collected old parts n tools from the passenger floor board and put the kick panel back...
Forum: General Tech 02-22-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By theropod
Re: Whistling sound at speed?

I whacked a tree on the driver side and broke the mirror. The replacement had extra holes in the swing away arm and at some speeds it really gets to whistling. I can stick my left index finger in one...
Forum: General Tech 02-22-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,827
Posted By theropod
Re: Rear differential seals.

If this was directed at my suggestion to simply switch out to a salvage yard unit I thought I made it clear I did indeed rebuild my 3rd member. It isn't that tough IF you have the tools and...
Forum: General Tech 02-21-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By theropod
Re: Power

Everything? Anything?

Seriously, details might help.

R
Forum: General Tech 02-21-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,827
Posted By theropod
Re: Rear differential seals.

Umm, if the pinion is leaking there's a real good chance the bearing is shot and if that bearing set is shot it's not much more, if any more, trouble to simply replace the entire third member with a...
Forum: General Tech 02-20-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,827
Posted By theropod
Re: Rear differential seals.

Yep, and a salvage yard is the easiest fix if it's that.

Axle seals are easy once the back cover is off the diff and the keepers slipped out. Just pull the axle and replace the seal and put the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-17-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,463
Posted By theropod
Re: rough idle / no idle

Cool!

How long did it take you?

R
Forum: General Tech 02-17-2014, 04:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,364
Posted By theropod
Re: Bleeding brakes

Agree, and brake fluid absorbs water like a sponge so if the reservoir has been exposed for some time it might be a good idea to bleed it off. I had a 78 Toyota that had to have this done every years...
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