Calex1976
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I have a 1990 ext cab 2 WD XLT Ranger with the 2.9. I bought it used and drove it for a few years. It began having issues and I did not trust it to make the drive back and forth from Alabama to Louisiana for work. I bought a new car and the truck got forgotten about. My son is 13 now and will be needing a vehicle in a couple years, so I decided to restore it. If it wasn't for great memories I might just scrap it, but we both love the truck. Also I think it will be a great learning experience for him to help with the rebuild of a truck he will someday own.
Anyway, I have pulled the old gas out of the tank. Wiped the tank clean to remove any old residue in it. Pulled the sending unit, got a new one on order now. Was thinking since the bed is removed might as well change the unit and pump. The frame has surface rust, so I am thinking about spraying it down with Phosphoric Acid then painting it with rust converter. That's the way we do it off shore when we cant sand blast. Any other ideas for a truck that has been setting for a few years?
BTW after cleaning the tank and putting new gas and trading out the battery with one I had here, it fired up on the second try.
Anyway, I have pulled the old gas out of the tank. Wiped the tank clean to remove any old residue in it. Pulled the sending unit, got a new one on order now. Was thinking since the bed is removed might as well change the unit and pump. The frame has surface rust, so I am thinking about spraying it down with Phosphoric Acid then painting it with rust converter. That's the way we do it off shore when we cant sand blast. Any other ideas for a truck that has been setting for a few years?
BTW after cleaning the tank and putting new gas and trading out the battery with one I had here, it fired up on the second try.