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I haven't ordered the kits yet because they didn't answer my follow-up questions. I'll call them in the morning. RockAuto shows the same part number for the exhaust side timing sprocket as both of the Ranger sprockets, so they are the same. I'll see if I want to swap sprockets when I get the...

Does this mean I don't need the VCT delete kit and can simply remove the solenoid?

I got a response from Massive Speed. I'm getting clarification, but the email said all I need to do is remove the solenoid, but they linked a delete kit. The kit looks like it is a plug to replace the solenoid to seal the valve cover. They also said that whenever you remove a crank pully on...

I sent these guys a email asking for information. It appears there could be a solution. https://search.app?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmassivespeedsystem.com%2Fproducts%2Fmassive-speed-vct-delete-systems%3Fvariant%3D32764419178577&utm_campaign=aga&utm_source=agsadl2%2Csh%2Fx%2Fgs%2Fm2%2F4

I'm having a issue I'm trying to figure out. The FUSION engine has a different timing gear on the left side, which I think is a VVT setup. The Ranger engine doesn't. Everything else looks identical. I'm working on finding info on a fix and hoping I can still salvage this swap. I'm hoping I...

I know I keep writing Focus, but the engine is out of a 2008 Fusion. The Focus didn't have a 2.3.

410Fortune PM'd me the answer. He said to get the Focus engine #1 cylinder to TDC, then swap the pullys in the same orientation. I'm going to get both engines to tdc, and compare just because. Thanks 410.

Here are some pictures of the engines side by side. I think the Ranger engine was leaking from everywhere. The Focus engines plumbing and intake are off.   I think the water pump, thermostat housing and the power steering pump are the same. The water pump in the Focus engine looks...

Got the old engine out today. Took about six hours of cursing and general bad mouthing the engineer who designed this monstrosity. Who runs a hard water line from the front, then around the back of a engine to get back to the front? We had to pull the engine mounts off to drop the motor low...

I wonder if I could retrofit the electric fan into this one? Maybe someday I'll look into that.

The ranger has a fan clutch and fan on a pully mounted to the timing cover. The Focus engine had an electric fan. The Ranger seems to be a mixture of old and new technology. When I get them side by side the differences will be easier to see. The engine is simply mounted but covered with...

Got everything unhooked, unplugged, unbolted, etc., off the top half of the engine that I could see. I marked most of the plugs that are near other plugs. I also marked all the bolt sets and how many there should be for each accessory. It came apart surprisingly well with no issues, except one...

Warning! If you have a 2.3 and have a reason to remove the timing cover, you first have to remove the crank pully. You need to mark it in some way so you can put it back exactly as it was. It has the crank sensor cam attached to the back of the pully. There is no notch in the end of the...

Engine looks great. The pan, timing and valve covers have been leaking and came off way too easy, but its nice and clean inside. Timing chain and guides look good. Oil pan had hardly anything in it, with a little gunk probably from sitting for two years. I put it mostly back together with a...

I got the engine on the stand and started removing parts. I think about everything on the outside is different than the Ranger motor. I pulled the valve cover, and it's very clean inside. Also removed the intake. I flipped the engine to remove the pan, and realized that the bottom...

After numerous PM's with 410Fortune, we decided to find a replacement engine. He answered all my questions and gave me a list of models and years that had the 2.3. I didn't have to spend a lot of time looking but did notice vast price differences by model. The Ranger engine is very scarce and...

"Tire Discounters" sounds like their business model is hoping to get people in there who think they are going to "Discount Tire". Most tire stores recommend replacing the valve stems and stems on TPMS when you replace the tires.

With my 700R4 in the Explorer, anything under 45 MPH I leave it in 3rd or it will shift into OD at 35 MPH. I use the torque converter lockout from 45-55.

It won't cause any more shock than leaving it in D as long as you are at a reasonable RPM. How I understand automatic transmission function is if you put the selector in 1st, it stays in 1st. If you put it in 2nd, it uses 1st and 2nd. 3rd, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Every one I've ever driven does this.

It should be fine with your current method. If you leave it in 2nd, it should still be shifting into 1st when you stop.

I'm 99% sure the valve cores in your explorer are standard. You can purchase aftermarket TPMS sensors for your year vehicle. I would first attempt to tighten the cores, then remove them and clean them up as they normally don't fail. If they are still leaking, then I would order a pack of...

Well, he has to roll around a bunch first, and use a thinly disguised stunt double

Took a few great trail drives this week from the Arizona property into the Black Mountains. Wednesday, I went through Golden Valley on the 68, then took a dirt trail that parallels the highway up to the Richardson Homestead site. It was a gas station and very small hotel that served travelers...

Vasquez Rocks?

Very cool

I have never set up axles. It's a skill I never acquired because I have no need to do it on a regular basis. It requires specialized tools and knowledge. From what I understand it's fairly straightforward. I would rather pay a skilled person to set them up for me because properly set up and...

Reverse cut D35 is how you reference your front TTB axle. They are also referred to as high pinyon or reverse rotation. Reverse rotation is a misnomer. They turn the in the same direction as standard gear sets, but are cut in the reverse. This allows the pinyon gear to be above the center...

That would be a fun truck to drive down the dirt roads around Mohave County. I routinely drive faster on dirt than pavement in the Explorer. That truck, with the 5.0 and go fast suspension would be fun.

It's wired with a cabin switch, hot in on/run only. If it's hot and I'm going slow, I use the fan. I don't see how it would possibly counteract the radiator fan. They are both pushing air in the same direction.

The more I use the panel, the more I want to change it up one more time. I'm going to move the solar display and thermostat up, then drop the tank/water display down to where the thermostat is now. Not in a hurry, maybe soon, maybe not. There hasn't been any reason to repair anything this...

Daughter bought the F150 today. She liked it, bought it. It's got a higher listed tow rating than my Silverado. I do think the Silverado with the 14 bolt swap could tow upwards of 10,000 with no problems, but I will never do that to it. The plan is to find a replacement engine, do the swap...

Unfortunately, that's the market

Daughter likes this truck https://www.kearnymesachevrolet.com/inventory/used-2015-ford-f-150-xlt-rwd-4d-supercrew-1ftew1cp2fkd90311/ I don't know anything about the ecoboost engines and towing. Specs say it's good for 7,600, which would be fine for her needs.

Is this really Tom? I figured you would be dead by now. lol. Last time I heard from you, you said you had moved to Florida and would call me later... That was what, 15 years ago?

Took a drive through the Hualapai Mountains today. It takes about 20 minutes to get into pine forest from Kingman. Drove the last half of Moss Wash Trail backwards. Rained a little on the way in. When I stopped for lunch I noticed a screw in the right front tire. It was in the tread so I...

Changed the title to a more appropriate one. I gave her my list of trucks she should look at. All crew cabs, all 1/2 tons, not pulling anything heavier than 6,000 pounds. No specific order: 2019 and up Ranger. F-150. 1500 Silverado (but the newer 5.3 versions have reoccurring lifter issues)...

I've been telling her to go drive one. There are nice used Rangers all over the Kingman area with low miles. They are old man trucks out here. Most people have heavily optioned or special edition 3/4 tons or bigger...

My Flomaster did the same thing, rusted out from the inside. It's at least 15 years old so I can't complain. Explorer has never been east of Colorado.

I finally got around to getting the muffler replaced. The shop had Magna Flow in stock and they have a lifetime warranty. He also said the new FloMasters are Chinese garbage. It's a lot quieter, and there are at least three vibrations and/or rattles in different places that are now gone. I...