82Yota Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Not sure what I was thinking but here's my new temp rig. All I can say is that $900 doesn't get you a lot these days.... 1989 ranger xlt 4x4 2.9 V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 I like those and was looking at that one too ...well out of curiosity. Is it as crusty as I imagined it could be for the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Nah it's not too bad. I'm used to the ns rust and it just needs a bit of tlc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Me and my buddy had those trucks in high school same color but ours were two wheel drive. My buddies was the twin to yours and mine was a little bit newer regular cab long box with a 3 liter 5 speed those old 2.9 will take a horrible pounding and ask for more here is a picture of mine when I was 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 nice! I like it but I'm still not sure about the whole I beam suspension system. I think a Dana 44 is in order for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Got a new air filter, oil filter, 6 bosch plugs and thermostat for $38. I kinda love working in parts haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and fuel filter all done. Kind of a ***** to change the cap but whatever. Still gotta do my valve cover gasket and an oil change but that can wait till next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 9 hours ago, 82Yota said: Plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and fuel filter all done. Kind of a ***** to change the cap but whatever. Still gotta do my valve cover gasket and an oil change but that can wait till next weekend. Ya didn't break the two. 7/32" screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Powerram said: Ya didn't break the two. 7/32" screws? Actually one was previously broken haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I don't think I could see screws that small without my reading glasses on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Something else common on those trucks is the grease between the back of the ignition module and dist dries up and the ignition module gets hot spots and burns out. The grease acts as a heat sink to cool the module. Grease you would use on your brakes works well and doesn't run off with a bit of heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 43 minutes ago, Powerram said: Something else common on those trucks is the grease between the back of the ignition module and dist dries up and the ignition module gets hot spots and burns out. The grease acts as a heat sink to cool the module. Grease you would use on your brakes works well and doesn't run off with a bit of heat Yep, I went through a few of them in my old Bronco II before I found out about the grease being needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I didnt know about greasing the distributor, gonna have to look into this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 New starter today and half of a valve cover gasket set. Started the job and just didnt feel like doing the other side haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 4 new KYB's, and new belts today. But discovered that I had a crack in a rear shock mount so I did a sloppy make do fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 New passenger side door from kennys today, I was looking for a driveshaft but considering they lift all the vehicles with a forklift all the ones I looked at were dented and a mess. So I now have a front wheel drive ranger... Not a fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 7 hours ago, 82Yota said: New passenger side door from kennys today, I was looking for a driveshaft but considering they lift all the vehicles with a forklift all the ones I looked at were dented and a mess. So I now have a front wheel drive ranger... Not a fan My buddie has bout 10-15 rangers junked , what measurement do ya need yolk to yolk, is it a 2 piece shaft in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Powerram said: My buddie has bout 10-15 rangers junked , what measurement do ya need yolk to yolk, is it a 2 piece shaft in that? Yeah its the 2 piece with the steady bearing for the v6 5 speed 4x4 extended cab. I dont know the size right at the moment as I am just about to head to work but I will measure it tonight when I get home. Thanks man I am in a pinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 On 05/12/2016 at 3:04 AM, Powerram said: My buddie has bout 10-15 rangers junked , what measurement do ya need yolk to yolk, is it a 2 piece shaft in that? I got sidetracked and forgot to give you the driveshaft measurement . 62 3/4" from flange to flange (diff to trans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, 82Yota said: I got sidetracked and forgot to give you the driveshaft measurement . 62 3/4" from flange to flange (diff to trans) OK, I'll pass that along, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted December 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Powerram said: OK, I'll pass that along, Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 On 07/12/2016 at 6:47 PM, Powerram said: OK, I'll pass that along, Any word? I ordered a new yoke from parts for trucks but would rather just swap out the entire shaft. Sorry to bug. Also I found one on kijiji but guys wants $200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 5 hours ago, 82Yota said: Any word? I ordered a new yoke from parts for trucks but would rather just swap out the entire shaft. Sorry to bug. Also I found one on kijiji but guys wants $200... We thinking not, didn't find one in the pile that matched your length with a steady bearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Just now, Powerram said: 5 hours ago, 82Yota said: Any word? I ordered a new yoke from parts for trucks but would rather just swap out the entire shaft. Sorry to bug. Also I found one on kijiji but guys wants $200... I haven't forgot bout ya tho, today was a crazy day, end result is we down a daily driver cus I wrapped it around a tree trying to avoid a collision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Powerram said: I haven't forgot bout ya tho, today was a crazy day, end result is we down a daily driver cus I wrapped it around a tree trying to avoid a collision Holy crap! Sorry man! I hope everyone is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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