Recent content by ekrampitzjr

I'm surprised you got this far with 3G. I had to replace mine 3 years ago with a 4G LTE flip phone. Still using it (TracFone, prepaid minutes). Works for me.

Do you have a large life insurance policy with the GF as beneficiary, and does she know anything about brakes? :LOL:

Okay, I'll ask. What movie is that?

Ditto for putting oil on threads before assembly. Torque should be reduced to account for the oil as well. Given the problems I've always had with corrosion causing seizure, most fasteners probably should have some sort of antiseize, especially in parts exposed to heat, chemicals such as salt...

If you replace one valve, rule of thumb says replace them all. Same with lifters, valve springs, etc. Don't replace just one. Call it the "Lay's potato chip" rule.

I've always heard your way was the proper way to self-adjust rear drum brakes (pump brakes while moving in reverse).

You guys are making me glad my Ranger is an automatic. My knees aren't shot, but they aren't the best either. :LOL: When I seriously started Ranger shopping, I would have preferred a four with a manual. The best Ranger I found and could get my hands on, the one I got last year, had the 4.0...

I would wisecrack about someone parting out a new Maverick truck already, but I know better. :LOL: It's impressive you found one of the old Mavericks somewhere. Everyone rags on '70s cars, but in some ways they were better than a lot of more recent stuff. Also, remember that 8–inch rear is...

On Saturday (was really tired after the trip and slept a lot on Sunday, so sorry about the late post) I drove the Ranger down to Ocracoke on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This was a 400+ mile round trip. Left at midnight Saturday morning and got back at about 8 pm after a side stop in...

Especially about what not to do... :D

Now I get it!

I assume you mean to get parts and not to junk the Ranger, right? :unsure:

Absolutely change all bearings and seals while it's apart. That includes the axle bearings and seals at each end by the wheels. The cost of those parts is minimal compared with the hassle of pulling out the axles again later. Remember you will need to add limited-slip additive to the fresh...

Wait a minute. If the truck didn't move, you've got bigger problems than the tach. Right? :unsure:

Holy moley. I would have stopped with throttle body cleaner. You would be surprised at the chemicals that can damage plastic or at least mar the finish. That includes the detailing sprays such as Armor All, if left on when it's hot outside. Even Kroil penetrating oil and Marvel Mystery Oil...