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Aug 30, 2002 | 10:30 PM

Brassmonkey_83

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I would like to know what the difference is betwen the 73 f100 exlporer and a 73 f100 ranger. This is just a curiocity question. I am also having alot of problems out of my 73 f100 its has a 302 monted to a c4 trany. My prob is it ran fine up till i put a distributer in it after the fuel lines cloged (wich i fixed) and a new fuel pump and carb rebuild if it does start it lacks alot of power i also have the timing set right. I would greatly apriciat any help. (pardon the spelling)

Aug 30, 2002 | 10:37 PM

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The Explorer is just a trim package.
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Aug 30, 2002 | 10:38 PM

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The exhaust isn't clogging up is it? Still sounds like a timing issue to me. Maybe the advance isn't hooked up right.
The ranger and explorer were just different trim packages I believe. I don't know the exact details though. I Know that the Ranger's had more options than the customs usually.

Aug 30, 2002 | 11:04 PM

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The Explorer was the top of the line trim package.

Check your engine vacuum level. It is a key indicator of an engine's general condition. It will tell you if the timing and mixture is right. It will also tell you the condition of the valve train.

Aug 31, 2002 | 02:39 AM

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Are you sure you rebuilt the carb correctly?Also check to make sure you air/fuel mix is correct. Sounds like it may be running a bit lean. Cood Luck!

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