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  1. pjtoledo

    2.3L ('02-'11) 2003 Mazda B2300 (2003 ranger clone) - Manual Trans. Pilot bearing question

    I have a 2005 Ranger, base model with 2.3 manual. the original pilot bearing started making noise & grabbing somewhere around 170,000 miles. replaced it at 180,000 and it was still O)K when I replaced the engine at 360,000 miles. Napa parts for me on that job. check the input shaft. mine was a...
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    Wheel Specs/Fitment

    my late night sleep deprived educated guess is you'll need 1" spacers in the front with the specs given. for the rear maybe 5/8" since you want to keep the outside position the same, use the distance from the hub/drum/wheel mounting surface to the outer edge of the wheel as a fixed distance...
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    Universal joint swap 07 sport 4x4

    the yolk has tabs to retain the caps so tabs on the straps are not needed..
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    Universal joint swap 07 sport 4x4

    from RockAuto: More Information for DANA 5153X it's a 1310 series U joint.
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    Universal joint swap 07 sport 4x4

    what part number & brand is the new U joint? pics usually help. is the CV joint smooth? if they get a dry ball expect lots of vibration.
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    New tools you've bought recently?

    I hit Harbor freight yesterday, walked out for about $16. cheapest DVM and a set of welder pliers.
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    2.3L ('02-'11) 2004 Ford 2.3?

    only 2-1/2 months old. my 2005 has the coil pack valve cover. coil pack lasted 350,000+ miles.
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    coolant temperature sender

    that year has dropped off the factory listings because of age. it's unlikely to get a new one from a dealer. I would try used from a salvage yard, or Ebay. the first listing may be one, pic shows a whole engine. Taurus and Aerostar used the same engine with minor variations. 1994 Ranger 3.0...
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    coolant temperature sender

    lower intake manifold.
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    What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)

    be sure to time it with their coffee :devilish:
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    2 Wheel car dolly

    dollys don't have much if any suspension, they take a beating. don't scrimp on the welds. try a local RV dealer, they may have a line on some because lots of people tow with RVs.
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    Please help, local mechanic wouldn't

    my bad, info deleted
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    u toob video mfg guns 1917

    how rifles were made 100 years ago. how many OSHA violations can you find?
  14. pjtoledo

    Can fuel sending unit be calibrated?

    a bit late to the party, from a 2004 manual: low fuel is 22.5 ohms, fuel high is 145 ohms. the instrument cluster micro processor/slosh module monitors the voltage between the PCM and the tank
  15. pjtoledo

    Unites States Postal Service (USPS) Nitemare

    not sure if it's the sender or USPS, but stuff happens. the regional distribution center for northwest Ohio is in Michigan. that causes problems for ballots & tax bills. https://www.13abc.com/2025/01/28/9000-henry-co-property-tax-bills-lost-mail/
  16. pjtoledo

    Interchangeable vehicles

    the 3.0 & 3.2 SHO motors from 89-95/93-95 have the 3.0 Vulcan bell housing bolt pattern. some minor grinding needs done to the bell housing to clear 1 small bolt on the seal retaining plate. other engines with the Vulcan pattern are the FWD 3.8 and a few 4.6 for FWD Continentals.
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    2.3L ('02-'11) (1L5Z-9424-A)

    are you looking for this, or the rod it rotates? OEM NEW 01-03 Ford Ranger IMRC Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator Valve 2.3 | eBay
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    2.3L ('02-'11) (1L5Z-9424-A)

    it isn't the easiest thing to get a picture of.
  19. pjtoledo

    >> Is it possible for ALTERNATOR to squeal only under belt tension?...

    should have looked for 3.0 results :icon_rofl: it's a slow night :fie:
  20. pjtoledo

    What did YOU do today?

    check DNR rules on nuisance animals. opossum can't be relocated.

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