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Re: Fuel Gauge

James Geer — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:48:01 GMT

When you say that it "stops" to you mean that it won't display less than 1/2 full or do you mean that it jumps to full or perhaps empty and stays there until

Re: A couple of questions

Mike — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:14:30 GMT

Another difference in current engines vs older ones: My friend has a 97 ranger 2.3/5 sp. In its prime, 25 mpg tops he said. Now w/ 140k, 20-21mpg is the

Re: A couple of questions

Benson — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:31:10 GMT

Chuck, 'Stainless Steel' is really a misnomer, and your wrong about Stainles Steel. All Stainless steel will rust in verying degrees over time if the

Re: Off-topic question: 2004 Explorer a/c problem

tored1 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:31:08 GMT

I would think that is an evaporator, but them again, I am sure there are systems out there I don't know about. I took a class in auto air conditioning and did

Fuel Gauge

recurvearcher — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:30:13 GMT

I have a 1997 2.3liter Ranger with a fuel gauge problem. Reads fine until half full, then stops. I'm thinking electrical more than a bad float. Has anyone had

Re: A couple of questions

RangerManiac — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:24:27 GMT

Hi Doug: Jim is correct about the Pinto/Lima engine: . The 2.3L SOHC engine was used in Rangers from 1983 to

Off-topic question: 2004 Explorer a/c problem

lecontejoe — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:04:55 GMT

2004 Explorer. Separate a/c units for front and rear of vehicle. The condenser and blower for the rear unit is located behind the left-hand interior panel in

Re: A couple of questions

Jim Geer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:02:51 GMT

Doug, You got that 03 Ranger for a steal! I have an 02 with the 2.3L and love it, but I would hate to say what I paid for it. Here are several comments: The

Re: A couple of questions

Chuck Trueworthy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:53:40 GMT

Something sounds VERY WRONG here. The reason strainless is used is because it won't rust. If he is saying that the header will rust, then it is not stainless.

A couple of questions

tored1 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:25:46 GMT

Hello boys and probably few or no girls. I am new to this group as you may be able to tell. I have a bunch of hobbies and a variety of vehicles and am on

Re: plugs???

Jim Geer — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:12:45 GMT

Ted, I recommend Autolite double platinum plugs and Taylor (or any namebrand) wire set with spiral monel wire for low resistance and a hot spark. Jim Sent from

plugs???

kawcrazy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:43:57 GMT

getting ready to buy plugs for my 2001 ranger 4x4 edge 4.0 liter any tips on what's the best plug it's got 122,000 mi on it and it's getting a little hard to

Re: Idle Speed

traenky — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:46:54 GMT

Yup, mechanical trumps new-age electronics most days. Additionally, if this is fuel injected like I thought I read, if it's throttle body, might be some other

Re: Idle Speed

karl — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:30:32 GMT

... Try an extra spring on it for the return....

Re: Idle Speed

RangerManiac — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:47:01 GMT

Hi Walter: This may seem trivial but have you lubricated the throttle mechanism on the intake manifold? Last fall the idle speed on my Mazda B4000 became stuck