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small-list Digest Sun, 09 Apr 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 044

In This Issue:
Ranger tires
> Re: Replacing Spart Plugs
Re: Replacing Spart Plugs
Re: Replacing Spark Plugs
Sway bars
Re: Replacing Spark Plugs
Re: Ranger Tires
> Blinkers
Re: Blinkers
5.0 MAF for Ranger
Re: 5.0 MAF for Ranger
Re: Replacing Spark Plugs
Ranger swaybars ( from the current thread about BII sway
timing/advance 302
Re: Replacing Spark Plugs
Re: Oddball Ranger (was swaybars)
cure for boredom

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Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 21:52:23 -0700
From: Mike or Kathy McVickar earthlink.net>
Subject: Ranger tires
>
> I've got 63K (and still going) out of the tires on my '91 4X4 Ranger with only slightly uneven wear on the outside of the front tires, even with regular but infrequent tire rotations. There were some problems on Rangers and Explorers with the
> untimely demise of the radius arm bushings, aka insulators, which could lead to alignment being out of spec. Mine went out at about 60K. It's hard to tell if they are bad by visually inspecting them unless you take the nuts and washers off
> the rear of the radius arm and even then, it's still difficult to tell. My truck made a very faint "thud" or "clunk" that didn't sound normal and that's why I suspected the bushings were bad, after checking other things like wheel bearings,
> tie rod ends and ball joints. Also, it pays to have your alignment done by a competent front end shop. If your radius arm bushings need to be replaced, make sure you ask for the "heavy duty" or "improved" design because the auto parts stores
> almost always assume you want the cheapest thing and only offer you the standard bushings. The difference in price is very small, about $2 or less. Sorry for being so long-winded. Hope this helps.


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Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 21:48:42 -0700
From: Edwin Anderson azstarnet.com>
Subject: Re: Replacing Spart Plugs

Hi Jeff:

I have a '94 2.3L (4) cyl. Ranger and it is a very time-consuming job to
replace the plugs requiring much patience. I have found that using a 12" +/-
piece of rubber or plastic hose that fits snug over the porcelain spark plug
body is a must, to remove already loosened plugs, and to replace the new
plugs, by starting the threads until they are finger-tight. I then pull of
the hose and finish tightening with a spark plug socket, an extension, and a
ratchet.

Good luck,

Ed Anderson

"Jeff M. Kornfeld" wrote:

> I'm planning to replace the spark plugs on my 96 Ranger which has a 2.3
> liter 4 cylinder engine. The sparkplugs on the left side of the engine
> > under the air induction unit look real easy to get at, but the ones on
> the right side under the air plenem look like they would be very
> difficult to get at unless I remove the air plenem and throttle position
> senser. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions about it.
>
> Also I would like advice about getting all=terrain tires for my truck.
> I've got P215/70 R14 on my truck now. I looking for tires with stronger
> side walls (I tend to curb the tires alot when I parallel park), that do
> well I snow and to make my truck look more industrial.
>
> Thanks for all your help,
>
> Jeff
> 96 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4x2
> -Gibson Custom Exhaust
> > -KMM True-Rev Max Induction
> -
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Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 23:32:46 -0700
From: Dan Wentz earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Replacing Spart Plugs


>I'm planning to replace the spark plugs on my 96 Ranger which has a 2.3
>liter 4 cylinder engine. The sparkplugs on the left side of the engine
> >under the air induction unit look real easy to get at, but the ones on
>the right side under the air plenem look like they would be very
>difficult to get at unless I remove the air plenem and throttle position
>senser. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions about it.

I had that engine on a Mustang. You're right about the passenger side
being easy to remove. The other side takes some time but isn't that
bad. #1 has the alternator in the way. I've removed the plug without
removing the alternator, but last time I did it I removed the alternator
(quick and easy) and it took less time. #2 is easy, as I recall. #3 looks
hard because the plenum is in the way, but the plenum has a space between
the runners--kind of a V shape--you can get the plug out with a long
extension. The hardest thing actually is getting the wire on/off the
plug. Adult hands just aren't small enough. #4 is a bastard because the
master cylinder is in the way. Use extensions and u-joints as needed.

It's not as bad as it looks--just take your time.

Now if you want to see a real nasty spark plug job have a look at a 4.0 in
an Explorer. I don't look forward to that one.

~Dan

1950 F1 351C--Nobody took it. April Fools!

1998 Explorer--75k mile warranty--something BETTER break!

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Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 00:02:08 -0700
From: "Jon,Jody" direct.ca>
Subject: Re: Replacing Spark Plugs



Dan Wentz wrote:

> Now if you want to see a real nasty spark plug job have a look at a 4.0 in
> an Explorer. I don't look forward to that one.

I've done those a couple of times. Its not too bad, once you realize that a
couple are easier to get to from the wheel well..... Far worse is trying to
change plugs on a V8 Mustang II (remove battery, AND battery tray, to access
the last two plugs on pass. side.....)


Blue coyote


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Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 09:50:32 -0400
From: Paul cfw.com>
Subject: Sway bars

Thanks for the responses about my rear sway bar needs; the 54 F100 has
the springs attached directly below the frame rails (not outside),
causing interference with a normal hookup.

Paul G.

54 panel
93 ranger
91 bronco
> 94 lightning
89 mustang conv. 5.0
and.....oops....86 s10 blazer

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Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 11:17:06 -0400
From: David Cooley bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Replacing Spark Plugs

At 03:02 AM 4/9/00, you wrote:


>Dan Wentz wrote:
>
> > Now if you want to see a real nasty spark plug job have a look at a 4.0 in
> > an Explorer. I don't look forward to that one.
>
>I've done those a couple of times. Its not too bad, once you realize that a
>couple are easier to get to from the wheel well..... Far worse is trying to
>change plugs on a V8 Mustang II (remove battery, AND battery tray, to access
>the last two plugs on pass. side.....)


I had a 97 V6 XLT before my current 97 Eddie Bauer V8.
Have changed plugs on both and can't really say one is more difficult...
takes me about 20 minutes on either one.
Jack it up slightly, and remove the "flap" from the inner fender that keeps
dirt/water etc from splashing on the engine, use a 3foot extension and
universal on the spark plug socket.
access from over the tire.


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From: "Mike Haight" home.com>
Subject: Re: Ranger Tires
> Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 15:57:33 -0400

75K out of original Firestone Radial ATX tires on 92 Ranger SC 4x4.
Could have squeezed another 10K or so out of them but was concerned
that the sidewalls might give out before the tread worn (8 years old)
so got new set of same thing only upped the size from 215 to 235 to
get little more rubber meeting the road and better handling.

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