What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)

[85_Ranger4x4]

Talk about a guy with screwed up priorities...

 

[Roert42]

I pulled the clutch master last weekend to bleed it, but decided to replace it while it was out I dead of in 6 months.

Got the new one in this morning, but then couldn’t find the key......

Dealer can make me a new one, but they the door lock cylinder and ignition cylinder because they don’t use the same pins on the key.....

Cant pull the ignition lock cylinder without the key, so now I pull the steering column.

sitting at the dear now waiting for my new key.


Neighbor came over to see what I was doing pulling half the dash apart, told him I was working on the transmission.

 

[Curious Hound]

Dear can make me a new one, but they the door lock cylinder and ignition cylinder because they don’t use the same pins on the key.....

Did “Dear” serve you a bunch alcohol while you were waiting for the key?

 

[Roert42]

Did “Dear” serve you a bunch alcohol while you were waiting for the key?

Unfortunately the dear dealer did not. They did let me sit in their barely air conditionings waiting area though.

 

[Roert42]

So the guy made a copy of the key based on the numbers on the lock cylinder, but it didn’t open the lock. So I left the lock cylinder and steering column with the parts guy, hopefully he can figure it out on Monday.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

So the guy made a copy of the key based on the numbers on the lock cylinder, but it didn’t open the lock. So I left the lock cylinder and steering column with the parts guy, hopefully he can figure it out on Monday.

Do you have AAA? I did years ago and called them because I didn’t have an ignition key for a Bronco II years at the time. They sent out a locksmith who made a key that worked on the spot. Was pretty cool to see done.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Worked on the red Ranger today. There was a rain delay, among other things. But at any rate, the hood is back on, put the vacuum pump on the AC, got pretty much everything done under the hood, messed with the starter (apparently the 4.0 starter from my 2000 will fit, but there’s a huge gap since I used the aluminum shim plate from the 92, so I tried the baking soda/superglue trick that @Rick W mentioned on the damaged 92 Ranger solenoid), shut off the vacuum pump (just over 29 and holding), threw the battery in, and gave a crank. Well, two, but I expected that. But the ol girl fired up. Only let it run a few seconds because I don’t want to circulate too much fluid in the transmission until I can do the shift kit and change the fluid and filter since I changed the torque converter.

So now I am enjoying a cigar and beer on the front porch to celebrate a successful heart transplant on the red Ranger.

 

[Bird76Mojo]

Walked by my 2001 Ranger today and spotted a puddle under it. Since it hasn't rained any meaningful amount lately, I knew something was up. I haven't driven it in over a week.. It turned out to be antifreeze. It's been so hot lately that the radiator just decided it didn't like being married to it's plastic end tanks. So a new radiator is in order...

 

[Zmans]

So today I found this lurking

Carrier bearing anyone?

 

[sgtsandman]

That looks like it would be a little noisy.

 

[ThatOneGuy]

So today I found this lurking View attachment 63172
Carrier bearing anyone?

And thats why i prefer single piece drive shafts.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

So today I found this lurking View attachment 63172
Carrier bearing anyone?

Mine wasn’t near that bad in my 92 and I still felt it. Good news is one piece driveshaft swap isn’t too bad. I pulled the bearing and the bracket it was attached to and left the crossmember there, fit fine.

 

[Zmans]

That looks like it would be a little noisy.

So noisy it shook the whole truck on impact

 

[cbxer55]

Turned it over 178,000 yesterday.

 

[Dirtman]

Worked on the truck for the first time in over a month.

Got the explorer console bolted in. (Still need to paint the cupholder inserts)

Used foam to fill the gap between the console and floor which is "eh" but works until I find a better solution.

Also wired in 2 new cameras front and rear. Front has GPS.

Also put a new rear view mirror on since the old one was flaking apart... My god what a hassle that was. What happened to them just using a set screw? These ones need to be pried up then beat with a hammer!!


Interior is disgusting but it'll get a full bath and detail job once I'm done.

Ordered blue floor mats and a blue steering wheel cover to complete the blue accent look. Debating on painting the radio bezel blue we well...