What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)

[G8orFord]

I would certainly start with fuel pressure. Also ensure the regulator is operating correctly. Because it happen under heavy load... the regulator is suspect.

If all good there... check timing first. Then ensure it doesn't have goofy none OE spark plugs. Then I would go through the secondary ignition components.

Fuel pressure is good (between 30 and 40 psi) and the regulator is working the way it should so I guess it's spark. It did run a bit better yesterday than Saturday which also leads me more towards spark problems. Saturday was rainy and wet, yesterday was clear. More moisture in the air will cause more issues with spark if there are issues to start with. I'll run through the plugs, wires and distibutor maybe this weekend. Here's some pics of the beast.

It needs a throw-out bearing and an A/C compressor (probably more A/C stuff) and the driveshaft is making some noise. Are there any good alternatives for the stock CV style shaft that'll work with a 4" lift? There a few other little odds and ends that need attention, but overall it's in pretty good shape for a 38 year old vehicle.

 

[RangerFabWorks]

I bought this truck solely as a parts truck. But I got it running and driving. It still needs quite a lot of work for it to be roadworthy. But she is cleaning up nice. Not sure if I have the heart to cut it up. But I really need a lot of the parts it has.

 

[Rick W]

I bought this truck solely as a parts truck. But I got it running and driving. It still needs quite a lot of work for it to be roadworthy. But she is cleaning up nice. Not sure if I have the heart to cut it up. But I really need a lot of the parts it has.

looks pretty nice! Clean it up and flip it, and buy the parts you need with the profits

 

[RangerFabWorks]

looks pretty nice! Clean it up and flip it, and buy the parts you need with the profits

that’s the problem. I need the cab with the title. And the bed. So I’m cutting up a ranger no matter what.

 

[Blmpkn]

I thought about mine. Havnt seen it in a couple weeks.. but im sure it's still clapped out lol.

 

[ericbphoto]

Drove my ranger to whiskeytown lake again, and took in some sunshine. Starting Wednesday is gonna be that pineapple express for at least 4-5 solid days of rain. Wanted to get out for a bit today. Went for a short walk into nature to see how I can remember my true self.

Beautiful pictures.

 

[1984RESTOMOD]

Now that chassis and drivetrain is complete minus driveshafts, I’ve started in on the cab excising cancerous rust. Got seats and heat shields out/off yesterday evening; waiting on floor pans to show up. In the 4th pic you can see old boy replaced the driver side with panel epoxy and spray foam but i’m going to tear it out and redo it. Not the best welder but I plan to do a shit load of tack welding rather that panel epoxy. Any opinions?

 

[ben_2_go]

View attachment 105352View attachment 105353View attachment 105354View attachment 105355Now that chassis and drivetrain is complete minus driveshafts, I’ve started in on the cab excising cancerous rust. Got seats and heat shields out/off yesterday evening; waiting on floor pans to show up. In the 4th pic you can see old boy replaced the driver side with panel epoxy and spray foam but i’m going to tear it out and redo it. Not the best welder but I plan to do a shit load of tack welding rather that panel epoxy. Any opinions?

Make sure there's no gaps underneath that can trap water. Water's surface tension will hold it in a crevice even when it's facing down. That's why my '71 Buick Skylark has so much rust in the body seams underneath. I don't live in the rust belt. I'm to far south for that. My family has owned it since it was new and it's never left the south east.

 

[ericbphoto]

Removed the bumper so I could finish welding it and add the recovery points. I like it. Now I just have to get @Rick W to slap some Rustoleum on it.

 

[Rick W]

Removed the bumper so I could finish welding it and add the recovery points. I like it. Now I just have to get @Rick W to slap some Rustoleum on it.
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Bring it on by! I just bought 2 quarts yesterday.

In case you can’t make it this way, mix the first coat 50-50 with mineral spirits. It’ll run into all the nooks and crannies and gaps, and even the teeny pits in the welds if there is such a thing. Then a double coat about 10 hours apart. When you bolt it up, run some of the 50-50 mix all over the connection points. It will wick into the gaps.

come by and thank me in 10 years, when it still looks new!

 

[Rick W]

Removed the bumper so I could finish welding it and add the recovery points. I like it. Now I just have to get @Rick W to slap some Rustoleum on it.
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BTW, looks killer, great!

 

[ericbphoto]

BTW, looks killer, great!

Thanks. I'm glad to have it (maybe) finished for a while.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Dang @ericbphoto

Those are some pretty serious recovery points.

Your welds look pretty good too.

 

[ericbphoto]

Your welds look pretty good too.

I'm getting better. But there's plenty of slop on this project, too. I had issues for a little while after putting a new spool of wire in the machine today.

 

[Rick W]

Thanks. I'm glad to have it (maybe) finished for a while.

I wish my welds looked like that. Mine are more like a mini version of the Rocky Mountains with lakes and streams below.