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    Stuck cam position sensor shaft?

    hi, ive been trying to get the cam position sensor out of my 97 5.0. the body is free, and the sensor rotates via engine rotation without any issue, but it refuses to release from the cam gear/OP shaft or what ever is holding it in there. anyone have any ideas on getting it out of there...
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    Diff pin bolt extraction

    hi started to work on taking the diff out of my truck to rebuild the LSD and an overall refresher, broke the cross pin retaining bolt (shank) off in the carrier (felt like it was broken already anyway by how easy the bolt came out). I cant think of anyway i could get the carrier our...
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    Solid industries cover with stock 2gen sway bar

    http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697
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    Solid industries cover with stock 2gen sway bar

    anyone try the solid cover on their 2gen explorer with the stock rear sway bar? i'm thinking about getting it for my tow/offroad/winter rig to augment my axle rebuild. Also, other then protection from crashing into things. Do you think it adds any axle strength? i would think it would help...
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    power window debacle

    1997 xlt 4dr all windows stopped working at once along with the "lock" function of the power lock switch. checking the wiring diagrams and probing the connector at the window switch, the switch connector has system voltage and ground. The switch is good (all window switches and window...
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    moates quarterhorse

    anyone use it on OBDII trucks? how do you like it? how is the free BE?
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    Ranger Front clip on 95-01 explorer

    hey i smoked a deer with my explorer and after going ten rounds with the insurance i've got some cash to throw some fresh parts on the front of it. I am going to put prerunner fenders on the front of the truck because i plan on ether making my own 8-12" wider long travel front suspension or...
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    Solved oil pressure gauge mod?

    anyone done this? i know people have done it for the 1st gen trucks, but i havent seen any threads on 2gen. I swapped the sensor in mine today, my gauge acts a little more normally (comes up slow-ish rather rather then snapping up like it did with the stock sensor) however it wont go past the...
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    sct advantage III? finally a rival to HP tuners

    http://www.sctflash.com/products.php?PID=43 anybody use this? looks like its a fully controllable tuner (not preset tunes that need to be changed at SCT dealers)
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    pin locations and circuits for 5.0

    i've got an idea i'd like to try (swapping some ecu's around) and i would like to know if anyone has a pin diagram for the ecu. on a side note, if someone has the pin out for a 97-98 mustang GT 5spd that would be cool as well.
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    rack and pinion removal in 97 v8 explorer

    hi, i have everything off/out of the way to remove the rack and pinion from my explorer but the rack doesnt have enough room to rotate and come through the passenger side to get the driver side tie rod end out past the cross member. anyone done one of these?
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    failing to advance... timing that is

    hi i've got a 5.0 with the 5spd and 4406 swap. after i did the swap almost a year ago i've noticed the power doesnt seem to be where the old engine that had low compression on cyl number 8 and the auto. i havent gotten it untill now because i've been busy working on and driving on my other...
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    TMH no response!

    hey, anyone know whats going on with TMH? i orderd and payed for set in feb and still have yet to see them. i emailed him over 10days ago and still have yet to get a response on the progress/condition of my order.... ????? damn posted in wrong section! plz move to underhood or the...
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    v8 Body lift radiator drop bracket problems

    Hi I recently installed a body lift in my explorer, however i'm having some problems getting my radiator mounted correctly. My radiator has a large black rectangle molded into part of driver side the end tank, preventing me from moving the lower mount under the stock seat in the core...
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    M5R2 Strenght?

    hi, i recently burnt out the forward clutches in my 4r70w because i'm an idiot. The failure was not with the transmission (it was the operator) but i dislike automatic transmissions all together so starting Monday i'm starting my quest for a 5spd. I've found a 99' m5r2 with 124k on it for...
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    where is the official TMH vendor thread?

    Hi, i seem to be unable to find the Official TMH vendor thread. direct me please Thanks
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    5.0 WOT, no power

    hey, i've gotta 97 gt40p, its got: HO mustang cam, roller rockers, brandnew rebuilt fuel injectors, SRI, "catback" exhaust, and a TF 1" spacer. after i installed the new(rebuilt) fuel injectors and reset the PCM, the truck feels like it has no power under WOT, like massive amounts of...
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    Spotted! Green 2gen Sport mid/nothern MI

    hey, i saw you driving down 8mile by the icemountain/bigL. nice Lifted Sport! green lights on roof rack towing a popup camper lifted on 33s black steelies with OE hub caps
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    Backfire/diesel after shut off

    Hi i've gotta 97 v8, after it has been run for a while and brought up to operating temp and then shut off it lets off two very light backfire/diesel ignitions. i "recently" rebuilt the engine and do not have my roller rockers adjusted properly (they are too "tight") but it did the same thing...
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    KILLING IT FOR THE LAST TIME! (camber)

    hi i've had no luck what so ever with alighnment shops, the front of my explorer always comes off the rack looking /---\ (extra negitive) and they keep feeding me the line "all we can do is put it in spec". I'm really sick of it, was there any updates or anything that i could point them to...
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    EVAP (high presure code)

    hi, i had my 97 5.0 explorer scaned at autozone and said the EVAP presure was high. I'm leaning twords a faulty sensor rather then the presure actual being high. Is the evap control solenoid and valve that plastic bit under the battery tray? thats been busted up for a while lol...
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    poor brake feel

    hi my brakes feel like they have air in them (soft and lots of pedal travel), however its only under vaccume when the engine is running. When not running the pedal feels firm and more normal (other then no vac assist). I'm keep thinking that i need to have the ABS unit bled out but idk...
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    How often do lower contol arm bushings go bad?

    yo, I've gotta 97 V8 'sploder and i'm really getting sick of looking @ the front end and seeing /---\ all the damn time. Ive rebuilt (with the usual replaceibles) the whole front end TWICE and it still is the same. So that means balljoints upper and lower, hubs, tierods-inner and outer...
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    speedo gear swap question

    HI, i was wondering if the speedo gear form a AWD 4404 will work in the part time 4406 (Diameter and dimetions compadiblitly[speed sensor in tail section]) THANKS!
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    how to swap upper steering shaft???

    O hai? i'm planning on swaping my partialy plastic upper steering shaft for the full metal one out of the newer trucks (and to fix my slack). i was wondering if theirs any helpful tips about doing this? thanks
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