03-27-2010, 11:30 AM | #46 |
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Well it is about 8K now. Found some vacuum leaks at the MAP sensor last month and then yesterday found that the vacuum connection at the EGR was not good. Replaced that it ran rough and stall for a few starts and then seemed to correct itself and idle at about 750. Didn't get to drive it yet the rear u-joint is on the tail gate.
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03-28-2010, 07:59 AM | #48 |
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Thanks, The EGR does seem suspect. It is running fine other than this idle issue. The stalling is not nearly as bad as it used to be. I replaced alot of vacuum lines, but still probably have to find some.
The IAC is new thanks to Cal. All that I have left to make this truck in nearly perfect operating condition is this idle issue and the muffler. The new MIC u-joint is nice.
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03-28-2010, 04:42 PM | #49 |
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I've had success in blasting an EGR with fine grit media in a cabinet. I wouldn't recommend coarse sand though.
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03-28-2010, 05:16 PM | #50 |
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That may be an option. I just filled up and got the best mileage since I have had the truck. 24mpg. That is about what I expected. If I can get that consistently I would be happy. I usually drive at speed under 50 so in 4th gear alot.
Going to have to pull the EGR off sometime and take a look. It ran great today. I think that vacuum line on the EGR may have help alittle more. Allen
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03-29-2010, 08:43 AM | #52 |
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Well the 2.3/5spd 2wd sure help. Of course the 50cc scooters take me off the line, but I get usually get them on the top end.
Did bring home a load of oak firewood last night though.
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03-29-2010, 11:21 AM | #53 |
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Mine's a 4.0 V6 A4LD auto 4X4 extended cab. Probably the worst gas mileage of the Ranger family. I've heard that the 4 cylinder 5 speeds do pretty well on gas.
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03-29-2010, 11:36 AM | #54 |
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Good on gas, but slow. I can get to about 75 on the freeway. Downhill.
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03-29-2010, 11:38 AM | #55 |
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Is that with or without towing a boat? :P
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03-29-2010, 11:40 AM | #56 |
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I had a 800lb cub cadet in the back and it was all it could do to maintain the speed limit on I-85. Forgot about towing anything.
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03-30-2010, 08:17 PM | #57 |
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I was to cruise easily at 70mph today. Thats an improvement.
Went after this cub. Only about 800lbs.
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03-30-2010, 11:47 PM | #58 |
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Cool little tractor!
Our trucks are the same color, but mine's a heck of a lot more shiney! 8)
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03-31-2010, 08:43 AM | #59 |
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I was thinking about trying to polish it. Probably hasn't seen wax since the 90s.
I should snap a pic of the mint interior. The exterior is okay, but the inside is like new. Truck was originally towed behind a motorhome. Alot of it miles were tacked on that way. Tractor is just temporary. Has a new home in SC in a couple weeks. I sold it before I even loaded it on my truck. :wink: Also just got me that free toolbox. It needs some aluminum polish.
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Before I polished it mine looked pretty similar to yours. it took a lot of time and a lot of Meguire's and many polishing pads but its pain now is nearly as good as my Vette's. Mine was mostly outside in the desert its whole life and was faded. No rust anywhere on the truck, including the chassis.
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