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    For Sale 1993 Lifted Eddie Bauer Explorer

    I lost the motivation to enjoy this rig like I thought I would. Tyler built it from stock and rebuilt everything as you see it. I did a couple things to it not much, it officially cleared 100k miles on the body and frame. links:93 Eddie Bauer build $3,500 or trade for a nice gen 2 v8 explorer...
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    A4LD/M5OD separator/ spacer plate

    I am collecting parts for my transmission swap, and my question is, what are the thickness differences between the automatic and manual transmission spacer plates on the first generation Explorers? I searched about every way I know how to word it, and can’t find what I’m looking for. Can I...
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    93 Eddie Bauer build

    I finally took ownership of another first generation X again after a long 2.5 year separation. I sold my Sport model in 5/2016, and have been looking for another Explorer to replace it. Well today I took ownership of Tyler’s 93 Red Eddie Bauer on a 4” lift and 33’s. His build link...
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    Mr Cribb's 2001 Mustang GT build

    I bought this Mustang 9/29/16. I gave $750 for it, because it was in horrible condition. I have made it into something from just about nothing. This was pretty much bound for the scrap yard when I got it. How I got it: Starting to look better: Engine degreased and put back together. New...
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    no power, no start

    Went to start the truck after two months of sitting. Things I have done: Bypassed the factory plug to the computer ground just to make sure. I have 12.56 volts at the battery, fender mount solenoid, and the distribution box (including the big fuses). Symptoms: No dome light, no...
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    1991 Explorer Test from Motorweek Classic

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq5V503ym4s&list=PLm6d1N_p5_d2xW0odNHdHlaxCOy60TZ0_&index=161
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    For Sale 2002 wrecked sport trac

    I do not own this vehicle!!!! I found this at Danny's Auto Salvage in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Danny's is a self service junkyard (you pull). Rolled 02 Sport Trac with 82k actual miles. As of a week ago the motor was all complete.
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    For Sale 93 Explorer Sport

    My truck deep purple is up for sale. Current odometer reading is 237,500 (ish) miles. 5 speed, and 1354M transfer case, manual hubs, D4 3.73 limited slip rear Original Oklahoma truck that spent 4 years in Pennsylvania (last inspection 7/07) with that said what it needs body wise: drivers side...
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    Mr Cribb's 94 Extended cab Z71

    I picked this up at the end of August 2015. I have been slowly building on it since. I previously had a 97 ex cab automatic Z71. Details: 1994 (6/94 build date) Extended cab Z71 (true Z71 package with skid plates), NV3500 5 speed manual transmission . This is a work in progress for sure...
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    Turn signal fuse keeps blowing

    Obviously there's an open circuit somewhere, or a loose ground. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Truck has lived on rough county roads for the last year. It has been blowing fuses since September. It only blows the turn signal fuse, nothing else. Bulbs - good Combination...
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    Is this NORMAL oil pressure?

    ****Truck is a 93 with almost 230k miles.**** I didn't care for the stock idiot gauge so I installed REAL oil pressure and water temperature gauges. Cold start reads 56 psi Operating temperature at idle after 25 mile trip into town
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    4x4 dash light fix after 1354E to 1354M swap

    I spent a good 2 hours searching this issue, and no luck. I recently swapped out my Electric 1354 for a Manual 1354. What I am looking for is the wire colors to tap into to make the 4x4 and low range lights work on the dash. I still need to get the plug from the junkyard, because I...
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    How to: Negative cable fix for cheap!

    I came up with an inexpensive fix for the complicated looking negative cable on the 1st gen. The original cable as we all know is one cable with two attachment points, they are the frame, and the engine block. Now you COULD order the correct stock cable at your auto parts store for the sum...
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    Oklahoma

    I think Oklahoma fits in this region. Quinton, OK here
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    For Sale 1350 manual transfer case w/ shifter

    88 model manual 1350 transfer case with the shifter. This came from an 88 Bronco II shifts into all the ranges without binding. Will NOT separate the two items, they go together. It comes with the front drive shaft. Asking $200 dollars (that's what I have in it) but will consider any...
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    1st gen stuff for sale

    My original truck that started me on this forum is up for parts. I picked up a 4wd so don't need the 2wd. I have good set of cloth 91 EB seats driver and passenger buckets as well as rear bench. $100 for all Tan console with leather armrest in very good condition $30 Trim plastics for the...
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    93 Sport "Deep Purple"

    I picked up this 93 4x4 Sport on Friday 8/29/14 for the hefty sum of $800. I got lucky on the price, as this was originally listed as no title on my local Craigslist. As it turned out the title had a lien on it, and the lady wanted to sell it without a title. I asked her to check into the cost...
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    no CEL / no start, cranks fine

    SOLVED: no CEL / no start, cranks fine I have been working on my 92. My wrecked parts truck donated all the power accessories, as mine was originally a manual everything truck. Part of my engine harness was burned so I started swapping harnesses, 2 days later, I have a complete 1991 power...
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    bent front axle....grrr :(

    I picked up a 91 4x4 a few weeks ago. I noticed that the front axle is bent towards the body by a few inches. I determined this by measuring the distance from tires to fender. I've not messed with one of these TTB front ends. I've read about lift kits and cutting rivets. What am I...
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    My 91 Exploder

    I have been on this site since I bought my last explorer, and the old bat has served me well, however it is time to upgrade and get something a little more useful, such as 4 wheel drive. Enter the 91 I just picked up last week. This truck has sat wrecked for 5 years in the weeds, just down the...
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    ranger t-case question

    I found a manual transfer case in an 85 ranger today. I couldn't get a model number due to a mudhole. I could read a tag that said borg warner. What I know is the motor is a 4 cylinder with a 5 speed transmission. I know the transmission is useless because it doesn't bolt up to the v6. The...
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    fuel mileage after new heads and such

    I have had my Exploder for almost 3 years now. During this time I averaged 17-17.5 in town and around 21 on highway. I put a little over 30k miles on my truck before I fell victim to water pump failure, clutch fan failure, head gasket and head cracking.(I got it all at once :() My drivetrain...
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    For Sale engine and trans for 1st gen

    92 model stuff, odometer reads 225k miles. TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION What's for sale engine and transmission... yeah the miles are high, but some parts a zero to low miles. low mileage stuff heads- 0 miles pacesetter headers- 0 miles clutch 25k miles I installed new heads and related...
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    Wanted 4.0 shortblock

    I am looking for a ranger/ explorer 4.0 OHV shortblock. I have a 92 non egr motor. I only need the shortblock because I fear my oil control rings have headed south, I have a new top end. Now I have oil pouring out the exhaust. The lower the mileage the better, mine has 225k miles...
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    new top end, now oil is blowing through the exhaust

    I have been working on the top end for quite a while between inclement weather and working and now I have a serious issue. I have brand new heads from clearwater cylinder head, new gaskets, new head bolts, rubber valve cover gaskets. After recharging the battery today I fired up the truck...
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