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

[Rick W]

& BTW, I ordered the correct seal along with a new thermostat and same gaskets for ‘87 2.9

 

[Dirtman]

Hmmm, yes, that would work. But I’m ancient, stick to old school ways. I was raised & taught you never bolt metal on metal without a mechanical buffer, i.e., a gasket a’la @Uncle Gump. RTV would work, but personally, I don’t like to use “goo” too close to anything with motion. Also, my gray hair wannabe professor frustration with the advent of YouRube, I wanted to do a little show and tell for all y’all youngsters

& Afterthought, the old (failed) thermostat was covered with goo. Now, I’m not saying it failed from poorly applied goo, it was obviously ancient....

I understand where you're coming from however most new vehicles don't use gaskets on many parts. Rear diff covers for example almost never come from the factory with gaskets. Most timing covers no longer use gaskets, the oil pan on my 2.3 has no gasket either, just factory RTV. RTV used properly is an excellent way to seal parts. The only things I wouldn't use RTV on is things with high chances of warping like valve covers. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Rick W]

I'd be worried that your funnel filter rag would make the antifreeze dirtier!!!!

you haven’t been following the posts! I live in Joja. The fancy filter was to keep the pine needles and dead June bugs out....

 

[Rick W]

I understand where you're coming from however

“RTV used properly...”

Ditto on the respect. There are many roads to wisdom and success....

 

[Rick W]

Hahaha, I just realized I implied I’m wise and successful!!! Gosh I wish I had a pickle now!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Cleaned blown up batteries out of the label maker and made labels for my fuse panel covers.

 

[Curious Hound]

Cleaned blown up batteries out of the label maker and made labels for my fuse panel covers.

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Ooooh.
Aaaah.

 

[Roert42]

I’m disappointed the superglue cap I put on it years ago wasn’t a perfect seal.

Try squeezing some RTV into the cap before putting it on. Creates a seal to keep the rest of it fresh.

 

[2drxploder]

So whats going to happen to garden hose connections? Used to youd ask for either a female or male end, Im sure there are other “gender specific “ things, this was the first one that came to mind

Most all plumbing fittings are identified by male/female.
Some plumbers (only the one who afraid of real work) use terms such as hub/socket, in the pipe, over the pipe.
A "street" fitting is one that has either a male or female type at one end and the street end is pipe sized, not bigger to go around or smaller to go in pipe.
Your plumbing lesson for the day!
You are welcome!

 

[Dirtman]

What's the opposite of advancing the timing? Can we still say that? I'd hate to offend my ignition...

 

[97RangerXLT]

What's the opposite of advancing the timing? Can we still say that? I'd hate to offend my ignition...

you are "retreating" your timing.

AJ

 

[Curious Hound]

A "street" fitting is one that has either a male or female type at one end and the street end is pipe sized, not bigger to go around or smaller to go in pipe.

Not sure what you mean by that. Most street fittings I have dealt with are street elbows. They had male not threads on one end and female not threads on the other. For example. 1/2" fnpt x 1/2" mnpt or 1/2" fnpt x 1/4" mnpt.

 

[MikeG]

What's the opposite of advancing the timing? Can we still say that? I'd hate to offend my ignition...

We're letting the timing choose how it wants to be set from now on. Don't just go assuming things!!! You barbarian.....

 

[Sharky]

today my 2020 Ranger was at the dealer for it`s 1st oil & filter change. 4500 miles

 

[Curious Hound]

today my 2020 Ranger was at the dealer for it`s 1st oil & filter change. 4500 miles

So far, you're doing good on preventive maintenance. Don't forget to check coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, blinker fluid and can bus lubricant.