I just read the entire thread, page for page. Where is the magazine spread sheet for your truck!!? BEAUTIFUL truck!!
Couple questions if you don't mind..
(1) On the ac problem you had, what ended being the problem ? It wouldn't power up is what it said in this thread.
(2) Any idea why the clutch hydraulics keep going out?
(3) And one more, whats the temp driving down the road in south florida with the ac chillin?
Thanks again for the comments. It is really nice hearing from others with the same interest in V8 Rangers.
1. The AC issues turned out to be nothing more then a bad wire splice on my part. Win, from this forum, offered to come over and trouble shoot my problem and discovered the issue in a short time. All of the connections were correct but one was failing at the splice.
2. I think the problem with the clutch slave cylinder is two part. First these damn pieces are all made in China by the supplier who can offer the cheapest price. We all know what that means. Inferior quality and dependability!!! Second, I admit I removed the protective rubber boot on the slave cylinder that faces forward to oncoming debris and dust. This could have contributed to a short life span. I now have a slightly cut back version of the rubber boot to help with debris control getting into the cylinder and scoring the seal and bore. The clutch master cylinder is just cheap inferior quality period!!! Both were replaced under warranty at no charge. If either of these fail again they will be replaced with a higher quality piece either from Ford or maybe NAPA.
3. The truck runs all day long at 200 while moving at any speed, 202-204 while pulling a loaded trailer at 70-75 mph. Sitting at a light it may run up to 205 (that is pretty rare) and sitting in a drive thru for an extended period it may go to 210. It takes awhile to get to 210 and you need to be tucked in tight behind the car in front of you. The cooling system is all stock Ford Explorer with a 195 thermostat and OEM pulleys. All temps are measured with the ac running in July/August Florida heat. I could not be happier with the cooling system. I have a new 180 thermostat but decided not to change the 195 out until I replace the water pump at some point down the road.