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1986 Ranger 2.9 Overheating?


Uncle Gump

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Ottawa IL
Vehicle Year
2006/1986
Make / Model
Ranger/BroncoII
Engine Size
4.0L SOHC/2.9L
2WD / 4WD
4WD
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Lead follow or get out of my way
I bought gauges from Jegs... their house brand. I believe they're Stewart Warner.

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To leave your factory stuff in place and functional.... while adding aftermarket gauges... I chose a filter sandwich adaptor and a radiator hose inline adaptor to install the senders.

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bobbywalter

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woodhaven mi
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
FORD mostly
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V8
Engine Size
BIGGER
Transmission
Automatic
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4WD
Total Lift
sawzall?
Tire Size
33-44
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it is easier to fix and understand than "her"
this particular setup has voltage regulator issues. i went through quite a few.

i run a gm setup now due to the style engine i have swapped and it has a similar issue with fuel slosh...

before i hacked in the gm gauges i went through a few regulators....its a 9v battery looking connector critter



 

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