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I’m trying to do a compression test on my 1997 Ranger 4.0L OHV engine and I cannot get the compression test fitting to thread into the block. Admittedly it is the cheap compression test kit from Harbor Freight, but I already owned it for testing my old Acura a decade ago. Do I need a special...

I’m sorry, I know this has had to be covered before but in my searches of the forum so many articles came up every different way I searched, that I couldn’t find one. In the past I’ve done a lot of maintenance work and minor upgrades on my cars and trucks but I’ve never had to do this. I’m...

I got a extended cab 1997 xlt 4.0L 5 speed for cheap. I’ve always liked working on cars and ever since I moved to SD in 2000 I’ve wanted to build a dessert truck. So this is my first try at all this so I’m not going to drop big bucks on parts. My main question is, when I do a lift, am I going...

Hi, I recently bought my first “project” Ranger. It’s a 1997 4x2 manual with a 4.0L engine. I’ve been giving it a tune up: new spark plugs, wires, ignition coil, air filter, fuel filter, oil change, fixed/replaced the hood latch cable, and tightened up the throttle cable, new fuel neck filler...