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small-list Digest Sun, 14 May 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 069

In This Issue:
Re: About to pull my cylinder heads..
Re: Ranger mileage
Re: 93 Exporer Trailer Lights
Bronco II for sale
93 Explorer Trailer Lights
Ford 6.75 axle??

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Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 21:04:04 -0500
From: Buck Shoff sktc.net>
Subject: Re: About to pull my cylinder heads..


Stephen Bozzone wrote:
>
> It's either my heads or the gasket, but they need to be pulled and magnafluxed.

> I'm going to do this myself. It's a big job for me, I've never really done anything like this before.
>
> I know not to re-use the head bolts. I've got the chilton's manual.
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> Any real-world experience? Can I do it with simple tools? Anything that I should beware of? Anything I can really screw up?
>
> oh, and it's a 88 2.9 bronco ii
> Thanks!

Hi Stephen,
It has been awhile since I did a 2.9, but the thing that sticks in my
mind is to have a well stocked tool box. The fasteners are metric, so
make sure you have plenty of end wrenches and sockets. You will also
need a selection of extensions, swivels, some deep sockets, and a torque
wrench. The head bolts on the one I did were T-55 (I think) torx. You
will need a GOOD 1/2" drive torx bit and a long breaker or cheater bar.
Get a Snap-on or Mac, I don't sell tools, but a cheap bit will break
when you torque the heads down. Ask me how I know. The proper torque on

the head bolts is real tight and some more! Check your Chilton's.
Starting this job without the proper tools will just lead to
frustration, ruined fasteners, and a bad or incomplete job. Allow
yourself plenty of time, have plenty of light, be out of the weather,
and work clean. Good luck. Buck Shoff

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From: william.hickey bankofamerica.com
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 09:35:56 -0400
Subject: Re: Ranger mileage



Bob, I have a 99 equiped the same as yours. get about 18 to 19 mpg ...
strictly country roads and highway driving with no city or suburban driving.




Bob Leifer mindspring.com> on 05/13/2000 08:14:29 AM

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Subject: [small-list] Ranger mileage



Hi folks,

I just replace my '97 Ranger standard cab 4x2 3.0 liter with short bed
truck (was leased), with a 2000 Ranger 4X4 extended cab 4 door 4.0 liter
with the off road package and 4.10 L/S rear (also leased). On the '97, I got
only 14.5 mpg around town; sometimes up to 15 mpg, sometimes worse. My
driving habits seem normal to me, but others in this group had told me they
had done somewhat better. Now with this new truck, I would like to know
what other members of this group average with a similar setup. I expect it
to be worse than the '97 I had, but how much? I love the truck in every way;
it's looks (Toreador Red), and the way it handles, plus the increase in
power.

Thanks,

Bob Leifer


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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:31:53 -0600
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