Recent content by 96firephoenix

So I've scouted an '03 F150 flareside with the 4.2v6 and 5sp... 2WD... At practically Ranger pricing... Before you reply with "don't get rid of your ranger, rangers are the best trucks on the planet" know this: if I was 5'9" and not 6'2", we wouldn't even be having this conversation. I do...

I can't seem to find anywhere that sells throttle cables for the 2.3 Ranger. Are they generic to all ranger engines? every place seems to throw no results as soon as I filter for the 2.3, but they have results for the v6 rangers. The problem I have is that there is about an inch of excess...

So I've got a 97 ranger, with the quarter-twist install on the master cyl, and I"ve got the line routed properly, the reservoir in place, the grommet popped in, and the master cylinder housing in situ, but it just WILL NOT TURN that little quarter-turn to lock down. Any tips/tricks?

Been looking around, and I can't seem to find a ranger with the front clip off an explorer. anyone done it?

Changing the clutch at 214K... can't get the flywheel bolts loose. My impact gun (old, and maybe not working at 100%) is rated something like 240 ft-lb, and a breaker bar just turns the engine... Halp?

so I'm in the middle of changing my clutch, and I noticed some rub interference on the plastic line from the master to the slave. So I found this one on Amazon. It happens to have a metal sleeve over the part that interferes with the frame. I also found this one on amazon. This one doesn't...

I'm looking around and trying to consolidate work on my ranger, into distinct projects. Right now, it needs the clutch and timing belt done. Clutch has failed, Timing belt is overdue for scheduled change. I'm trying to find info on what all I "Might as Well" do while I've got the truck torn...

I couldn't find one of these lists, but I was wondering if there was a list of things that you "might as well" replace when you've got the trans out to replace the clutch. Obviously the slave cylinder and pilot bushing/bearing, but at 215K, I'm thinking that I'll need a new flywheel and/or...

(1997 Ranger XLT 2.3 w/ Factory AC) So I got a manifold gauge set and pulled a vacuum on my system, then put some R134 with lubricant in it into the system. System reads 50 psi on the low side, and 100 psi on the high side at engine idle, but then the compressor kicks on and they go down to...

I didn't know that some states' CCWs will let you bypass the NICS check that is required by the BATFE on every firearms purchase at a FFL dealer. Handy link for reference I'd be mad too! You must be old! My lifetime LTCH was $125 3 years ago.

I've observed this condition in neutral, parked. No way to observe while driving due to wind/engine/road noise. Clutch is pressed (disengaged) from about 0:09 to 0:12 and 0:20 to 0:22 Edit to clarify: this is a 2002 Explorer 4.0 V6 5 speed manual with 4x4...

went trap shooting tonight... old guy let me handle his Kolar... I just looked at the list price, and it's more than all my cars that I've bought put together...

So the owners manual for my 02 explorer has the towing capacity at roughly: 4.0 4x4 Auto: 5700 lb 4.0 4x4 Manual: 2400 lbs Any clue as to why the towing rating is so neutered on the manual transmission? would someone with an 02 4.0 manual 4x4 ranger please tell me what their owner's manual...

2002 explorer XLS 4.0 5-speed 4x4, occasionally feels like something is stuck in the shifter. It just WILL NOT go into gear. sometimes will not even go in the gate, other times will go in the gate, but not in gear... Usually, but not always, if I let the clutch back out, it will go into gear...

well, after getting beaten out of an 02 Sport Trac with 4x4 and a manual transmission, I found a 4-door XLT with 4x4 and a manual transmission. For the price, I don't mind needing 4 tires, 4 brakes, the headlight panel and the taillights - at junkyard prices, all still under what I was gonna...