The Drunk Uncle in Texas

[drunk_uncle]

Just bought my 5th Ranger. A 1997 2.3 manual this time. It is a bit worn, but shocks, oil/filter, clutch, and tune up this weekend. Yeah for me. Oh, located in San Antonio and normally a BMW Motorrad Tech, but on orders for a year at Ft Hood.

 

[Curious Hound]

Welcome to TRS!

 

[Grumpaw]

Welcome.
And your service is much appreciated !!!
Be safe on your depoyment.
Grumpaw

 

[Dirtman]

Welcome. Meetings are on Thursdays.

 

[Grumpaw]

Welcome. Meetings are on Thursdays.

Wait...we're having meetings now ?
Who's bringing the beer ?
Grumpaw

 

[sgtsandman]

Welcome. Meetings are on Thursdays.

Meetings on Thursday? We have meetings everyday! Slacker!

Drunk-Uncle, welcome to the insanity!

 

[drunk_uncle]

Where are the meetings? I have a house in San Antonio I am at on the weekends. Currently in a Hotel in Corpus Christi M-F and will be at Ft Hood after the 11th. If can follow that you wore a salad suit!!

 

[Grumpaw]

We'll all be at your San Antonio place this weekend...
Please have beer, wings, burgers and dogs ready...
Except for Dirtman...he likes Clam "Chowdah", either Progresso or homemade !!!

Grumpaw

 

[drunk_uncle]

Sounds good, but take a detour to Lackland AFB auto craft shop. Clutch, trans/diff fluid, shocks, plugs, wires, distributor, oil/filter, and Hella 500's hopefully all going on Friday and Saturday. Secondly, this truck has unknown number of miles on it. Odometer worm gear broke. Steering is loose and kinda all over the place. Should I be looking at tie rod ends or other components?

 

[4.0blue98]

Check tie rod ends for play and sway bar links and bushings.

 

[drunk_uncle]

That is what I was thinking, but it helps to ask the subject matter experts here. Thank you. I normally only work on motorcycles!! Luckily a BMW airhead/oilhead clutch replacement is nearly the same as the truck.

 

[Oxxon]

Hello and welcome to TRS!!