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*dkchrist* · 11-12-2009, 01:13 AM

Hey jon, give me a couple month here I am all in at the big E

*seth247* · 11-13-2009, 11:53 AM

Dang.

*Anime* · 11-13-2009, 04:53 PM

A semi-stock daily driver and Turdle seems like a nice combo, and would greatly simplify things. When it comes to having multiple vehicles, having one that's always running and one you can mess with whenever because it's the toy is definitely where it's at. Kind of strange to have the 91-94 X be the daily driver, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

After removing the good items, the rest will be scrapped. If anyone wants anything, now is the time to speak up.

What shape are the lower nuts/washers in on the rearmost body mounts? The washers on mine rusted off, and the ones under the front doors are starting to go too...

**Turdle** · 11-19-2009, 06:27 PM

Well, call me a liar I guess.
I just could not scrap this quite yet. Dangit, it is just too cool to throw away.

So, without further explanation,

I located a 94 ohv engine with --suposedly 43,000 miles , at least the tag says so
compressions were noted, #5 is the lowest at 186psi, with the rest all around 189-193

This engine spins freely. It isn't much to look at, but I do think it will get us down the road while I do something with one of the other blocks lying around. At leat that is the intention.

Sparksaflyin came by to lend a hand. We were able to get the replacement engine dropped in without hurting anything. I have the center-dowel transmission holes bolted tight, and the rest are all started. The torque converter holes are all lined up and the bolts came through, of course, but I have not yet installed the nuts. We basically got it all set and called it quits for the day. I would say it took about 2 good hours once we got the engine up and over the bay.

Halfway thru though, we needed to pull the upper intake manifold. There is just no way to squeeze an engine leveler rig in there with it installed, and , still get the engine back far enough to go over the motor mount stud.
Oh, and, that stupid engine, transmission spacer plate. I wanted to throw that thing, tie it in a knot, --something. I swear it must have fallen out about 57 times

Tomorrow is supposed to be nice. I really hope to have this thing running by Saturday

*cybergasm* · 11-19-2009, 06:34 PM

just proves you really are a truck guy not scrapping it after all

*dkchrist* · 11-19-2009, 06:37 PM

That is good to hear Jon, I wanna see this thing in person!

*MrQ* · 11-19-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

Well, call me a liar I guess.
I just could not scrap this quite yet. Dangit, it is just too cool to throw away.

So, without further explanation,

I located a 94 ohv engine with --suposedly 43,000 miles , at least the tag says so
compressions were noted, #5 is the lowest at 186psi, with the rest all around 189-193

This engine spins freely. It isn't much to look at, but I do think it will get us down the road while I do something with one of the other blocks lying around. At leat that is the intention.

Sparksaflyin came by to lend a hand. We were able to get the replacement engine dropped in without hurting anything. I have the center-dowel transmission holes bolted tight, and the rest are all started. The torque converter holes are all lined up and the bolts came through, of course, but I have not yet installed the nuts. We basically got it all set and called it quits for the day. I would say it took about 2 good hours once we got the engine up and over the bay.

Halfway thru though, we needed to pull the upper intake manifold. There is just no way to squeeze an engine leveler rig in there with it installed, and , still get the engine back far enough to go over the motor mount stud.
Oh, and, that stupid engine, transmission spacer plate. I wanted to throw that thing, tie it in a knot, --something. I swear it must have fallen out about 57 times

Tomorrow is supposed to be nice. I really hope to have this thing running by Saturday

Whoever saw this coming, please raise their hand?

Glad your keeping it Jon. Seems a waste to scrap it.

*cybergasm* · 11-19-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrQ

Whoever saw this coming, please raise their hand?

Glad your keeping it Jon. Seems a waste to scrap it.

**Maniak** · 11-19-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

Oh, and, that stupid engine, transmission spacer plate. I wanted to throw that thing, tie it in a knot, --something. I swear it must have fallen out about 57 times

For next time.. Leave it out until you have the transmission lined up and almost flush (with only the dowel bolts in). Then put the spacer in from the bottom.. As long as the trans is level it will pretty much slide in..

~Mark

*jd4242* · 11-19-2009, 09:53 PM

Good to here

**Turdle** · 11-20-2009, 06:48 PM

ok
today I had to run some errands and got a late start. We ran into some confusion over the transmission bell housing to block bolts, but I think we got it sorted out, and torqued down good. I also got the torque converter bolts torqued.

The sheriff came by to do the inspection. They only compare the VIN to a stolen vehicle database, then collect 10.00.Then he gave me a pink slip of paper which is the permission slip to spend yet more money, on property tax, sales tax and registration fees. I cannot explain why, but I also found out that a 1st gen explorer is higher liability insurance than a 2nd gen. Go figure.

Since it passed I decided to cut the day short,and go to the courthouse to make this thing legal. Woo hoo it has a Kansas plate now.
I also had to go scrounge up an upper plennum gasket. Still on track I think.

*sparksafly'n* · 11-21-2009, 09:29 AM

I'll be there shortly. got to run a couple errands frist.

*97sprt4x4* · 11-21-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

The sheriff came by to do the inspection. They only compare the VIN to a stolen vehicle database, then collect 10.00.Then he gave me a pink slip of paper which is the permission slip to spend yet more money, on property tax, sales tax and registration fees. I cannot explain why, but I also found out that a 1st gen explorer is higher liability insurance than a 2nd gen. Go figure.

i would assume it's because they're made of more metal and more reinforced then the second gens that have the crumple zones built in. When first gens crash they normally destroy whatever they've happened to hit. but in any case, Congrats on being legal! woot!

Justin

*yellowford* · 11-21-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

The sheriff came by to do the inspection. They only compare the VIN to a stolen vehicle database, then collect 10.00.Then he gave me a pink slip of paper which is the permission slip to spend yet more money, on property tax, sales tax and registration fees. I cannot explain why, but I also found out that a 1st gen explorer is higher liability insurance than a 2nd gen. Go figure.

Wait the sheriff came to your house, I had to go to the place wait in line through some drive through thing then they just looked at my vin and took my $10, also the hole courthouse thing seems way faster than the two hours it always takes me at the DMV.

92exp4x4 · 11-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Glad to see you are keeping the truck. I would rather let an Explorer rust into a feild than send it off to become a Honda.

How does the canvas top connect to the truck? I see there are snaps on the sides. How does it secure by the windshield and top sides. Could you take some detailed pictures and post them? I want to do this to my 2 door.

**Turdle** · 11-21-2009, 10:00 PM

Well, Mark and I were able to get everything all bolted up. All the electrical connections are restored, and all vacuum lines are routed and connected.

However, The old battery I was using will not hold a good charge. We got it to turn over but it just didn't have enough ooomphh. It doesn't hold a charge overnight either. I had it on the charger but naw

Also, one of the spring clamps isn't all that and there is a leak at the heater hose connection on the intake manifold.

Yeah, I used the old hose.

Silly me.

So, we took a trip and got some heater hose, some screw strap clamps, a bit more radiator flush and a new battery.

Then A&W for a double bacon cheeseburger and a root beer float. MMMMmmm

*dkchrist* · 11-21-2009, 11:46 PM

Well does it run?

*cybergasm* · 11-21-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkchrist

Well does it run?

X2

*techieman33* · 11-21-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkchrist

Well does it run?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybergasm

X2

Seriously, I thought you guys knew him better than that. Something else is bound to break before he gets to start it up. Maybe in a couple of weeks the humboldt curse will let him actually start it.

**Turdle** · 11-22-2009, 09:33 AM

It got late, dark and chilly outside, plus we were hungry. Nothing new since the last post.

Back at it in a bit.

11-12-2009, 01:13 AM	#141
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,037 Vehicle Specs	Hey jon, give me a couple month here I am all in at the big E __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry Daniel

11-13-2009, 11:53 AM	#142
seth247 Wants to go to OuRaY! Tulsa, Oklahoma '92 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,913 Vehicle Specs	Dang. __________________ -Matt Forest Green'92 XLT 4X4 302/4R70W To all those in uniform, past and present. Thank You.

11-19-2009, 06:27 PM	#144
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	Well, call me a liar I guess. I just could not scrap this quite yet. Dangit, it is just too cool to throw away. So, without further explanation, I located a 94 ohv engine with --suposedly 43,000 miles , at least the tag says so compressions were noted, #5 is the lowest at 186psi, with the rest all around 189-193 This engine spins freely. It isn't much to look at, but I do think it will get us down the road while I do something with one of the other blocks lying around. At leat that is the intention. Sparksaflyin came by to lend a hand. We were able to get the replacement engine dropped in without hurting anything. I have the center-dowel transmission holes bolted tight, and the rest are all started. The torque converter holes are all lined up and the bolts came through, of course, but I have not yet installed the nuts. We basically got it all set and called it quits for the day. I would say it took about 2 good hours once we got the engine up and over the bay. Halfway thru though, we needed to pull the upper intake manifold. There is just no way to squeeze an engine leveler rig in there with it installed, and , still get the engine back far enough to go over the motor mount stud. Oh, and, that stupid engine, transmission spacer plate. I wanted to throw that thing, tie it in a knot, --something. I swear it must have fallen out about 57 times Tomorrow is supposed to be nice. I really hope to have this thing running by Saturday __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here Last edited by Turdle; 11-19-2009 at 07:09 PM.

11-19-2009, 06:37 PM	#146
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,037 Vehicle Specs	That is good to hear Jon, I wanna see this thing in person! __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry Daniel

11-19-2009, 09:53 PM	#150
jd4242 Elite Explorer va beach 92 xl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,087 Vehicle Specs	Good to here __________________ HELP ME IVE GOT THE X FLU!!!! 92 xl 5.5" superlift bf mud 33x12.50,2.5 dual pipes,wrapped headers,.20 over,high flow oil pump,422cam,45cc 95tm p+p true 10.5:1 heads,SI portflow valves,988dual springs,smith brothers pushrods,delta rockers,p+p intake manifold upper and lower,intake manifold spacer,66 mm throttle body, ifab intake,70mm maf,under drive pulleys,electric fans & remote EVERYTHING!! NEXT 4.88s/lockers and a 150 DIRECT SHOT NOS!!

11-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#151
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	ok today I had to run some errands and got a late start. We ran into some confusion over the transmission bell housing to block bolts, but I think we got it sorted out, and torqued down good. I also got the torque converter bolts torqued. The sheriff came by to do the inspection. They only compare the VIN to a stolen vehicle database, then collect 10.00.Then he gave me a pink slip of paper which is the permission slip to spend yet more money, on property tax, sales tax and registration fees. I cannot explain why, but I also found out that a 1st gen explorer is higher liability insurance than a 2nd gen. Go figure. Since it passed I decided to cut the day short,and go to the courthouse to make this thing legal. Woo hoo it has a Kansas plate now. I also had to go scrounge up an upper plennum gasket. Still on track I think. __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here Last edited by Turdle; 11-21-2009 at 09:41 AM.

11-21-2009, 09:29 AM	#152
sparksafly'n Elite Explorer GAS,Ks 92 Eddie Bauer SAS!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	I'll be there shortly. got to run a couple errands frist. __________________ sparksaflyn mark & joshua sparks Have a QUALITY day!! and be safe!

11-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#155
92exp4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Covington, Kentucky 92 XL 2-door Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 143 Vehicle Specs	Glad to see you are keeping the truck. I would rather let an Explorer rust into a feild than send it off to become a Honda. How does the canvas top connect to the truck? I see there are snaps on the sides. How does it secure by the windshield and top sides. Could you take some detailed pictures and post them? I want to do this to my 2 door. __________________ My stable: '22 Ford Model T resto project, '84 Cushman Executive 36 volt industrial cart with hard cab, '85 Lincoln Mark VII, '89 Bronco F/S 3" body lift 33s, '90 Bronco F/S soon to be Diesel, '92 Explorer XL 2-door 5 speed, 6" lift 33"s, '92 2-door sport 2WD 5 speed, '93 Explorer XLT 4-door 2WD, stock, '94 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4-door 4WD 5 speed, '94 Mustang GT 5 speed

11-21-2009, 10:00 PM	#156
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	Well, Mark and I were able to get everything all bolted up. All the electrical connections are restored, and all vacuum lines are routed and connected. However, The old battery I was using will not hold a good charge. We got it to turn over but it just didn't have enough ooomphh. It doesn't hold a charge overnight either. I had it on the charger but naw Also, one of the spring clamps isn't all that and there is a leak at the heater hose connection on the intake manifold. Yeah, I used the old hose. Silly me. So, we took a trip and got some heater hose, some screw strap clamps, a bit more radiator flush and a new battery. Then A&W for a double bacon cheeseburger and a root beer float. MMMMmmm __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here

11-21-2009, 11:46 PM	#157
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,037 Vehicle Specs	Well does it run? __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry Daniel

11-22-2009, 09:33 AM	#160
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	It got late, dark and chilly outside, plus we were hungry. Nothing new since the last post. Back at it in a bit. __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here