Dr. Jack - Page 2 - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*unclemike* · 11-04-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco2guy

Unclemike we can post some more pics for ya here in about 2 weeks

Some sweet action photos also

SOUNDS GREAT!!!!! Sorry for the delay in responding but work had me back in San Antonio for a few days, and the hotel's computer worked less than I did.

*bronco2guy* · 11-04-2009, 01:58 PM

No problem, I know how things can get and tie us up for awhile, Im excited about you and Greg coming all the way here, I think will have to BBQ some steak outta my freezer and I have little bit of site seeing planned for Friday.

*gmanpaint* · 11-04-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco2guy

I think will have to BBQ some steak outta my freezer

Did you say "Steak" !!!

WOOT!

*unclemike* · 11-10-2009, 01:29 PM

Headed to B2guy's stomping ground this weekend to do some major work and upgrade Dr. Jack.

Haven't done much this past few weeks, just some electrical work and redoing work I have already done,after I did some minor work, I didn't like it and redid it.

Can't wait to get this rig on the (off) road!!!

*gmanpaint* · 11-10-2009, 01:57 PM

Dont forget your camera!

Were gonna have to give you a crash course on how to upload pics on this site

*unclemike* · 11-11-2009, 08:51 AM

TO ALL MY COMRADES WHO HAVE SERVED AND ARE SERVING STILL, HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY AND THANK YOU!!!

*gmanpaint* · 11-14-2009, 12:17 AM

Old engine is out.

1354 manual is installed.

New clutch is installed.

new slave cylinder is in.

Waiting til morning to install the engine.

T-bone steaks were bad a$$! Thanks Brad!

We did a little wheeling & snapped a chromo axle in the front of Brads Ex, on a nasty decent on a wicked ravine, Yikes! Fun though!

*gmanpaint* · 11-14-2009, 09:44 PM

Engine install is complete! All went well, and Unclemike is happy as can be!

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*gmanpaint* · 11-14-2009, 09:55 PM

Smoked clutch!

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Steering Control

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*gmanpaint* · 11-14-2009, 09:58 PM

Fiberglass Fenders

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*diego* · 11-14-2009, 09:59 PM

that X is going together nicely!!!

*gmanpaint* · 11-14-2009, 10:03 PM

TEST DRIVE!!!!

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*V8powerbaby* · 11-14-2009, 10:17 PM

this is one good looking EX

*gmanpaint* · 11-14-2009, 10:36 PM

The New motor fired right up. No hesitations. Once it had started running, we discovered a small problem with the headers. These are a 4 pc header design. Their was a small leak in one of the connections. B2guy had fixed that in a jiff .

Bryce had this engine out in no time, all the parts swapped over from Mikes original engine, installed the new clutch, manual 1354 swapped in a total of aprox 12hrs. My hats off to these guys, they really work fast, and have a top notch shop to work in.

Mike is on his way back home and will be enjoying his rig a bit more now he has a running engine back in it.

(p.s. I taught him how to post pics now!)

**Rick** · 11-14-2009, 10:40 PM

Hey that's great to see the rig on the road again! Enjoy

*yostyexplorer94* · 11-14-2009, 10:45 PM

Awesome looking explorer. That is good that the engine swap went smoothly... I can only imagine the headaches I will get when I do one myself.

*bronco2guy* · 11-14-2009, 11:24 PM

It did go smoothly, but still took about 4hrs longer than planned, if we wouldnt have had header issues and broken manifold bolt issuses, but other than that very pleased, and glad to have been able to take it for a drive, was very impressed with its ride and how it handled, amazed at steering radius for a 4dr! wow.

*unclemike* · 11-15-2009, 05:23 PM

WOWZAAAA!!!!! It did go real good on the engine swap. Can't give Bryce and Brad enough thanks. Only having a exhaust leak after all the work and effort is just awsome. Plus the hospilitly (sp) of Brad and Bryce family made me feel right at home. The pics are great and Gman I will get to posting pics as work goes Thanks for showing me how to post pics.
The Dr. Jack is looking good.
It took me 3 hours longer to get back on the same route I took up there, don't know how that worked out, no sleep till I got back, hit Ft. Worth at sun up and home around 815, then passed out til now. It was worth it big time.
Total of 1600+ miles, engine swap, manuel xfer, new clutch, numerous other items, getting to go with Gman to B2's and Bryce's, riding thru the woods with B2 (now I know why his motto is "rubbing trees is fun" ),now these things are pricless!!!

*unclemike* · 11-17-2009, 11:30 AM

Ok, my brain works slower at times if it works at all, I left Gman's house in Springfield, and when I drove there I stopped at Joplin to catch some zzz's that's about 75 miles difference, so that adds some time of course. Still happy about the trip, it was great!
To do list (partial)

axle seal

air compressor sensor

cosmatic (sp) work grill and inside

shock bushings

temparary (sp) front bumper

off road lights

winch

inspection and regisistaion

trailer to haul rig to runs

It will get done, sill 1 year and 10 months ahead of goal

**Turdle** · 11-17-2009, 01:06 PM

Mike we need to do a bumper build. I need one also.

11-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#25
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	Dont forget your camera! Were gonna have to give you a crash course on how to upload pics on this site __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-11-2009, 08:51 AM	#26
unclemike Elite Explorer Jonesboro, Tx '92 Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Vehicle Specs	Veteran's day TO ALL MY COMRADES WHO HAVE SERVED AND ARE SERVING STILL, HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY AND THANK YOU!!!

11-14-2009, 12:17 AM	#27
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	Old engine is out. 1354 manual is installed. New clutch is installed. new slave cylinder is in. Waiting til morning to install the engine. T-bone steaks were bad a$$! Thanks Brad! We did a little wheeling & snapped a chromo axle in the front of Brads Ex, on a nasty decent on a wicked ravine, Yikes! Fun though! __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-14-2009, 09:44 PM	#28
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	Engine install is complete! All went well, and Unclemike is happy as can be! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-14-2009, 09:55 PM	#29
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	Smoked clutch! [IMG][/IMG] Rear diff cover [IMG][/IMG] ARB compressor [IMG][/IMG] ARB control switches [IMG][/IMG] Shocks [IMG][/IMG] Front Diff Skid Plate [IMG][/IMG] Steering Control [IMG][/IMG] __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-04-2009, 01:58 PM	#22
bronco2guy Rubbing trees is fun! Linn, MO 97 SASd 4Dr Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 777 Vehicle Specs	No problem, I know how things can get and tie us up for awhile, Im excited about you and Greg coming all the way here, I think will have to BBQ some steak outta my freezer and I have little bit of site seeing planned for Friday.

11-10-2009, 01:29 PM	#24
unclemike Elite Explorer Jonesboro, Tx '92 Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Vehicle Specs	Headed to B2guy's stomping ground this weekend to do some major work and upgrade Dr. Jack. Haven't done much this past few weeks, just some electrical work and redoing work I have already done,after I did some minor work, I didn't like it and redid it. Can't wait to get this rig on the (off) road!!!

11-14-2009, 09:58 PM	#30
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	Fiberglass Fenders [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-14-2009, 09:59 PM	#31
diego Elite Explorer Arizona 97 xlt v8 explorer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 152 Vehicle Specs	that X is going together nicely!!!

11-14-2009, 10:03 PM	#32
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	TEST DRIVE!!!! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-14-2009, 10:36 PM	#34
gmanpaint Lifted & Locked SW MO Black 95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,721 Vehicle Specs	The New motor fired right up. No hesitations. Once it had started running, we discovered a small problem with the headers. These are a 4 pc header design. Their was a small leak in one of the connections. B2guy had fixed that in a jiff . Bryce had this engine out in no time, all the parts swapped over from Mikes original engine, installed the new clutch, manual 1354 swapped in a total of aprox 12hrs. My hats off to these guys, they really work fast, and have a top notch shop to work in. Mike is on his way back home and will be enjoying his rig a bit more now he has a running engine back in it. (p.s. I taught him how to post pics now!) __________________ The Black Hole http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...p?t=244912#top

11-14-2009, 10:40 PM	#35
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 21,237 Vehicle Specs	Hey that's great to see the rig on the road again! Enjoy __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

11-14-2009, 10:45 PM	#36
yostyexplorer94 It Gets Me There Newburg, PA '94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 118 Vehicle Specs	Awesome looking explorer. That is good that the engine swap went smoothly... I can only imagine the headaches I will get when I do one myself. __________________ 5" Lift \| 35" 12.50 Super Swamper LTB \| 4.56 Gears \| Front - Lock Right \| Rear - Detroit Yosty My '94 Explorer Registry - Myspace - Car Domain

11-14-2009, 11:24 PM	#37
bronco2guy Rubbing trees is fun! Linn, MO 97 SASd 4Dr Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 777 Vehicle Specs	It did go smoothly, but still took about 4hrs longer than planned, if we wouldnt have had header issues and broken manifold bolt issuses, but other than that very pleased, and glad to have been able to take it for a drive, was very impressed with its ride and how it handled, amazed at steering radius for a 4dr! wow.

11-15-2009, 05:23 PM	#38
unclemike Elite Explorer Jonesboro, Tx '92 Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Vehicle Specs	WOWZAAAA!!!!! It did go real good on the engine swap. Can't give Bryce and Brad enough thanks. Only having a exhaust leak after all the work and effort is just awsome. Plus the hospilitly (sp) of Brad and Bryce family made me feel right at home. The pics are great and Gman I will get to posting pics as work goes Thanks for showing me how to post pics. The Dr. Jack is looking good. It took me 3 hours longer to get back on the same route I took up there, don't know how that worked out, no sleep till I got back, hit Ft. Worth at sun up and home around 815, then passed out til now. It was worth it big time. Total of 1600+ miles, engine swap, manuel xfer, new clutch, numerous other items, getting to go with Gman to B2's and Bryce's, riding thru the woods with B2 (now I know why his motto is "rubbing trees is fun" ),now these things are pricless!!!

11-17-2009, 11:30 AM	#39
unclemike Elite Explorer Jonesboro, Tx '92 Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Vehicle Specs	Well DUH! Ok, my brain works slower at times if it works at all, I left Gman's house in Springfield, and when I drove there I stopped at Joplin to catch some zzz's that's about 75 miles difference, so that adds some time of course. Still happy about the trip, it was great! To do list (partial) axle seal air compressor sensor cosmatic (sp) work grill and inside shock bushings temparary (sp) front bumper off road lights winch inspection and regisistaion trailer to haul rig to runs It will get done, sill 1 year and 10 months ahead of goal

11-17-2009, 01:06 PM	#40
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	Mike we need to do a bumper build. I need one also. __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here