Maybe the n14 was'nt tough as an engine but following all the guide lines that the teacher made was the hard part haha. Pretty much every bolt you tourqed he had to come check it off a list, it was crazy. And the fact that the pistons where about 7 inches wide and everything else was super sized as well. luckily im a big guy but the littler kids sure had a hard time tourqing down the heads. To be honest anyone with basic knowledge of an engine could rebuild almost any engine with how much info there is online. I got an awsome book by greg reid that has step by step pictures and all the tourqe specs. Dont be afraid just keep a clean shop and organize everything and it will go great. I just love knowing that when i hear my motor running i know exactly whats going on and it was all assembled by me haha. Im actually buying a ranger with a mild built 351 in a couple weeks i read your ranger build i will have to sign up to that forum when i get her!

 

I tore down and rebuilt a diesel engine my freshman year of high school that was the most fun I had in high school (school itself lol) but that was 7 years ago no so I dont remember much of what I did lol. Also rebuilt as in reassembled no boring or new gaskets or anything.

 

I did a lot of fun projects in high school, but do engine rebuilds. I did a lot of shop and physics projects... even caught the wood shop on fire with a small welder

That is crazy how much detail they expect, but I can see the point. I'm a little guy, weighing in at 160 and 5'-8". I guess I should've taken my vitamins...

Can you post a link to the book?

I can't wait to see the Ranger! 2x4 or 4x4? The Ranger Station is the best Ranger web site in my opinion. There is such a strong knowledge base there. Definitely sign up

 

i really really really hate that foem ford uses all over, especially in the cab corners! its like they designed it to rust forcing you to buy a new truck as most wo0nt repair. grrr

 

Ya... I hate it too. I jsut need to get it out of my bed sides before I have to replace them. I can deal with a rust bubble... I don't want holes again!!!

 

thats ok, you can do this in case the sides starts to rust!



i think its pretty..keep tellin myself that lol.

ps im jelous of all your switches!

 

Nice. Lol. Its blending it back into my paint that I'm concerned about. I love the color of my truck and I don't want to look at a big primer mark on the side lol.

On my Ranger, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Thanks, but those aren't my switches. That was another members who chimed in the discussion of switches. Check again. He did an amazing job with his dash rewire!

 

I will say I like ranger station but the second you say something like you don't care for rangers to much they just quit answering your questions. I told them I don't care for rangers the most and that the reason we have one is because it is a good DD for my little bro and I haven't gotten a reason to any of my questions about RBVs.
Trav

 

I have been looking for some headers for my 5.4 SD as well and recently came across this post on the BBK home page. I am hoping that they really mean that these will fit ALL applications, including our SD trucks.

BBK : News


Just thought I would share.

 

Awesome! But the reference 97-2003 model years which follow the F150 timeline, not the Super Duty. But we will have to wait and see... and hope for the best!

 

Here is the link to the book i used, it even shows all the good performance mods to make. like cams, heads, intakes and forged internals.

 

That looks like a very helpful book. Thanks!

I finally did my headlights on Saturday. Everything went pretty well, got it completely done in 3 hours. I'll post a few notes after the photos.

Before:




Tool for unwinding the headlight adjustors:






Driver's side cut, cleaned up with a grinding wheel at the end:


Passenger's side before:


and after:




Stainless hardware:


Test fit:




Done:




For the bolts, I used:
(4) 1/4-20 X 3/4 BUTTON HEAD ALLEN BOLTS (STAINLESS STEEL)
(4) 1/4 X 1 FENDER WASHER (STAINLESS STEEL)
(4) EXTRUDED "U" NUT 1/4-20 SCREW SIZE (CTR. HOLE TO EDGE:17/32")

I got the hardware from Allen's Fasteners online. Dealt with them several times and they are awesome.

Notes:
1. Don't use a fender washer larger than 1" OD. It will not fit flush with a larger washer.
2. The Extruded "U" nut I used was the perfect center hole to edge length. They make deeper nuts, but they won't fit as cleanly.
3. My headlights had bulbs, but no marker light sockets or turn signal sockets. Turn signals still fit fine. Marker lights do not. I will be ordering (2) sockets from LMC truck (Part # 47-0431) so I can install the markers. For the time being, I just have the old sockets in there to plug the holes. They do not fit well and there is not way to plug the connector into the socket. The sockets do use the same plug adapter from the wiring harness, so no worries there.
4. I knicked my rad core support in a few areas. I made sure to touch all of these areas up before re-assembling. I don't want any unnecessary rust.
5. I used my air die grinder with a 3" cut wheel to remove the header panel. It worked well, but I've heard that a roto zip tool is even easier and probably gives a cleaner result.

Riff Raff did a nice job with the conversion harnesses and I used there how to written by a member on FTE. Thanks guys!

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/conten...structions.pdf

On Sunday, I took the truck to my buddies farm to do some target shooting. His dog jumped on my truck to see my dogs several times and scratch the **** out of my door...



It's not worth starting **** over, I am just hoping some Nu-Finish scratch doctor and some super fine grit sand paper will remove them all. Add another item to the list.

On the Ranger front, new driver's side floor pan will be in tomorrow. Hopefully I will get it put in Saturday or Sunday.

 

Head lights look awsome! Can you do a marker light shot at dusk or dark? i want to do the newer headlights because i like the clear look but i love how around dusk my truck look with the just the running lights on, and i dont want it to change alot.

 

Sure. Here it is at dusk from my iPhone. Keep in mind that I do not have the edge markers in yet. I am going to order the correct sockets tomorrow. I can take a better one with my nice camera after I get the corner bulbs back in.





I have my factory clear headlights and corners that I was going to sell after I clean them up. After a good hit with a headlight restore kit, they should look good as new. If your interested, I won't even put them up for sale. PM me and we can work out a deal.

 

wow they look so nice and bright! These are the 04 and up lights then? sorry if you already posted the info on them. And i dont think i would be interested in the old lights. thanks for the first chance though!