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by jzwartster
Sat May 21, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lake Emergency Overflow A Mile From House
Replies: 16
Views: 6677

Re: Lake Emergency Overflow A Mile From House

Workin in metropolis and the church Im drywalling was nearly underwater as the entire town surrounding is was 4 ft under water which has never been a flood plan before. As for the ranger I drive it everyday with premium ethanol free gas and treatments. 12 mpg and enjoyin every mile just keepin it sl...
by jzwartster
Sun May 15, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: vacuum advance, advancing to quickly?
Replies: 11
Views: 4574

Re: vacuum advance, advancing to quickly?

You know this is the same problem as my earlier posts on timing. It ran fine but when you step into she fell flat on her face. Do you have the electric chip under your cap and not points? If so your motor will seem to run fine where you have your timing set at Around 14? With this chip you want your...
by jzwartster
Sun May 15, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Need help on my heater box??
Replies: 10
Views: 4387

Re: Need help on my heater box??

The only real obstacles In the swan that needs modification is the heater box. you can draw out what you want to remove and reverse it zip strip it into place seal it and run it. I lost my peice and have card board and run fine. Dont think your going to have much luck with the headers I have some sh...
by jzwartster
Sun May 15, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Tri Y headers, '83-'97 Ranger, sn95 trans
Replies: 4
Views: 2848

Re: Tri Y headers, '83-'97 Ranger, sn95 trans

Very Nice:) The 3 speed I have know only gets me 12-17 miles a gallon, it only has about 20K on it and works fine for now but I really dont like thats its vacuum not electric when it goes or when the right deal come around I'm putting a six speed manual. Very helpful post and Thanks!
by jzwartster
Sun May 15, 2011 9:30 am
Forum: Ford Performance
Topic: timing?
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

Re: timing?

When i said it was hard to start. This was in the morning at a cold start. I disconnected the electric choke and warmed her up good as I always do anyhow. Turns out when using the electronic chip in your distributer verses the points the timing will run between 32-35. If you unplug it it will be bet...
by jzwartster
Thu May 05, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: Ford Performance
Topic: timing?
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

Re: timing?

fortunately we found that out when we were tryin to first run the motor. We crossed referenced all firing orders to figure it out. I have a logonty radical cam with '68 headz big plug.
by jzwartster
Wed May 04, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: Ford Performance
Topic: timing?
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

Re: timing?

the build was abit confusing too. the firing order on this motor is that of a 351 HO 96 and up. Its a 93 5.0 HO roller motor. Im waiting for a response in fear I might break something. this is my daily driver and nearing 10k miles. Seems to run great, but stating is hard but I suppose that comes wit...
by jzwartster
Tue May 03, 2011 4:12 am
Forum: Ford Performance
Topic: timing?
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

Re: timing?

no I have a carb with vacum advanced and a mallory distributer so yes its adjustable, whats you thoughts? and thanks for resetin my password.
by jzwartster
Sun May 01, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First kill story, kinda sad lol
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

Re: First kill story, kinda sad lol

nice, I have a lot of people think they have bad ass toys to stand up next to me and I just blow them away too. lol
by jzwartster
Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Ford Performance
Topic: timing?
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

timing?

Can anyone tell me if its normal and why my truck runs best at 32.5 (BTDC)? I was told by the company who built my short block that they're running these engine at 14 BTDC. The books sy run it at 7 and I have a ford mechanic buddy who said this truck will rip and tare at 5. Anything less than where ...
by jzwartster
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: recommended chrome valve covers?
Replies: 1
Views: 1607

Re: recommended chrome valve covers?

any will from the part store will be fine. Just make sure you sand the chrome off anywhere that needs to be sealed with a gasket. this will ensure a secure hold.
by jzwartster
Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Tach module
Replies: 11
Views: 6319

Re: Tach module

I wish I could understand what it is that i would have to do to use my indash tach. Or just eliminate it to a different style because I have a tach on the dash.
by jzwartster
Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTB Alternator bracket
Replies: 2
Views: 5786

Re: WTB Alternator bracket

Got a polished aluminum alternator 3 piece braket kit. Love it!
by jzwartster
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: I've been putting some miles on my Ranger, close to 100
Replies: 11
Views: 3850

Re: I've been putting some miles on my Ranger, close to 100

yep thats why i left Michigan. Work is awsome here! House is almost paid for in two years..