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  1. BigDanTheMan

    Small super charger for a 1992 2.9 Ranger

    Gang - I just got a 2.9l ranger and it is a dog on the highway. peppy around town, but I'm in forth trying to keep it above 55 mph. I understand that the best way to improve the performance of the 2.9 is to replace it, but the motor is sound. I don't know much about forced induction...
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    Possesed throttle control

    I haven't had time to look into the problem yet but here is what is happening. On acceleration the RPMS stay high after I take my foot off the accelerator, as though cruise control is on. Tapping the pedal lightly will bring the rpms back down to idle almost like there is a mechanical problem...
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    Anyone know where to find seatbelts?

    I am on the hunt for a a passenger seat belt for my 89 gray interior convertible. 50resto has a full kit, but I can't get just the one also the buckles don't match my stock ones. I've been on the junk yard hunt for years and ebay doesn't come up with results too often. Any suggestions? I'd...
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    Idle Air Control/Upper Intake Pops

    Fanatics - The smoke must have been antifreeze on the block because it hasn't returned. Moving forward with today's crisis: IAC unplugged - seems to run fine if a little rough. fires right up and idles well at 725 +/-. IAC Plugged in - fires up and dies. proper voltage is...
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    Smoking like a camp fire

    Gents - I had to replace the valve cover gaskets and in doing so I obviously yanked off the upper intake manifold. Upon reassembly she wouldn't hold idle and stalled out almost immediately. Code 34, EGR voltage low is the only thing that came up and I've had that code for a while with...
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    Left channel out

    I've had this deck in my car for about five years and all of the sudden the left channel went out. The two dash speakers are wired through the deck and both of them are still fine, but the other four speakers are run by two independent amps, one from front and one for back. The left side on...
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    Head gasket shop manual type questions

    Gang - I must have over torqued my valve covers a while back because they are clearly leaking a bit. I am visiting some friends in Portland and don't have my shop manual but there are a lot of tools. What is the proper torque setting? I have reusable gaskets, would having over torqued...
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    500 RPM idle headache

    Team - It all started with a battery change... I guess the computer forgot how to keep the engine going when I had the battery out. The first few times I started it she would just die right away which is the norm (see my sig for the basic few upgrades). But she kept stalling for like...
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    Sticky stuff in connecter

    Gang- I am replacing the fuel tank sending unit and i noticed in the electrical connection a goop that must act as some sealant or insulator. What is it, where can I get more to apply it to my new sending unit's connection. Thanks all - Dan
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    Tire sidewall info

    I thought this was well laid out. Thank you car and driver.
  11. BigDanTheMan

    Reverse lamp switch location

    Reverse lights are on at all times, no big but a little annoying. how to i access the switch to replace or diagnose?
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    Pulling another car out of a ditch

    I pulled a truck out of ditch in my truck tonight, and it made me wonder if I could have done the same if I was in the vert. where would you tie onto? Follow up question: I have a roll bar, would that be better than the rear diff? :shrug:
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    symptoms of catalytic converter meltdown

    Team: I just picked up a rattle in my new mufflers that presents itself during acceleration. I am concerned that my converters are throwing up and might be causing this annoyance. I have noticed that the exhaust gasses have been a little sweeter as of late, but I don't notice any smoke...
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    Guess my interior color

    Hey Team - I don't know if I have titanium gray or smoke gray. 89 white lx 5.0 vert with some kind of gray interior. I am trying to get some trim online (:rlaugh:) and i don't know what to get. anyone know the history of these colors?
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    Seat belt replacement

    Has anyone tried to get the belt retractor out of a convertible before? Holly smokies there isn't any room to turn the bit and if there was it is stuck in there like its been there for 20 years! Any recommendations? Any success stories? Basically, the retractors don't retract and I want...
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    Steeda G-track or Maximum's K-brace

    or both? can they be used together? over kill? experiences with each?
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    Oil pan job leads to what else

    Hey Team - I am gearing up for a big weekend on my back. My oil pan plug has been stipped and re-threaded so many times that it is now essentially worthless at keeping in the oil. While I am replacing the oil pan, what other maintenance projects should I tackle while the motor is raised...
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    Roush 88 saleen truck

    what the poo? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-SALEEN-TRUCK-1988-FORD-RANGER-SALEEN-RARER-THEN-A-MUSTANG-COBRA-R_W0QQitemZ220422906982QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item33523aa466&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318
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    convertible vs. hatch/notch dash

    hey guys - the dash on my convertible has seen some abuse and i'd like to swap it out with one in better condition. are the units from hatch backs or notches shared by the convertibles, or should i narrow my search to find a specific 1989 convertible dash replacement. to...
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    bike rack

    lets all laugh at me together and then we'll go from there: i am looking for a bike rack that could clip on to my 89 lx convertible. i haven't tried anything yet, but i'm pretty sure that most designs need more surface area than exists between the bumper and rag top. anyone here have...
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