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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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New toy...

Hey Y'all,

Normally hang out over in the SD/Diesel forums, but I'm a proud new owner of a 1985 Ranger 4x4 . Has a 6" lift, 33x12.5, 2.8L V6, and a 5 speed. Anything special I should know about this truck? I plan on using it mostly as a run around town truck and will definitely be playing in the mud with it . I'm pretty handy when it comes to working on trucks, but I know nothing about this engine. The exhuast is shot , and the engine is filthy. I'm gonna be cleaning everything up this weekend, and trying to figure out what all I need to do to her to pass VA state inspection. Any tips or things I should look out for?

Thanks!
Terry
 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Welcome to the Ranger forum Terry!!

I'm not familar with the 2.8, from what I've read its pretty good for a small V-6.
 
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