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    Solved Voltage regulator and brushes replacement

    Radio display was flickering, engine was misfiring throughout range and it started to cut out. I hope that I fixed all this by replacing alternator voltage regulator and brushes. No more flickering and much reduced hesitation. Will finish off the job with a new 4G alternator to starter solenoid...
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    What is this at the back of the engine to the left of distributor?

    I am currently replacing the heads and head gaskets on a 1993 3.0L V6. Looking at the engine from the front there is something to the left of where the distributor is. It comes out of the back of the engine, looks like a sensor, has an oil weep at its base and a wire comes out of the top of it...
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    Gasket in manifold/downpipe union?

    Is there a gasket in the union between the exhaust manifold and the down pipe? It looks like there might be. I am in the process of replacing my warped heads.
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    Coolant leak front passeger side beneath intake. Source?

    There is coolant dribbling down the front left of the engine and running off the frame cross beam. Is the lower intake gasket the most likely suspect? Could it be a head gasket? Thanks for the tips.
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    Engine keeps cutting out

    I have a very annoying problem. Engine starts up and runs well. Then after about 10 min starts to cut out. Either when moving when it hiccups and restarts or when idling when it can be immediately restarted. The Check Engine light flickers on and off (1993 model OBD I). The voltmeter flickers a...
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    Steering pump reservoir removal?

    I knocked the nipple off of the power steering pump when changing the steering gear. Dorman sells a replacement reservoir. Can I remove and replace the reservoir with the pump in place?
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    Solved Vague highway steering

    Maybe it's just for the suburbs. On the highway at 60+,straight ahead, the steering feels like it is disconnected. Lots of play. The steering has a reconditioned gear box and new links. Only a very marginal improvement. I will be changing the pump because it is so noisy. What else can be done?
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    Flickering lights

    The radio display lights flicker, especially when the headlights are on. What contacts, switches should I be looking at? Thanks, Dan 1993 3.0L Ranger
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    Composite springs?

    I am thinking of replacing my steel leaf springs with composite ones. If I can get them cheap. They may give a better ride and handling. Are they a drop in replacement? Any thoughts?
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    DRL connector location

    I have looked high and low around as to where the DRL connector for my CA spec 1993 Ranger is supposed to be. Near the radiator support and fog lamp connector on the LH side. I traced the main wiring loom but no sign of said connector coming off of it. Is there a chance that it is somewhere...
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    Lower accessory bracket bolt size?

    The LH accessory bracket (compressor and steering pump?) lower bolt was not replaced recently-replacement engine installed. Does anyone know the size of the bolt so I can get one at the hardware store? The threaded hole on the engine block may be stripped. What can I do if the regular bolt will...
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    Door banging

    As the electric window in the driver's door comes to the top I hear a banging from inside the door. Something sounds to be loose/binding. What should I be looking for? Thanks, Dan
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    Increase steering effort

    I find the steering over assisted on my 1993 Ranger. How can I increase the steering effort? An underdrive pulley on the steering pump might work. Does such a thing exist? Could I take a smaller pulley from a different pump? Thanks, Dan
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    Low vacuum, timing OK

    Rough running, misfiring and rough idle is driving me crazy! It seems to be getting worse. Not sure how long the truck will idle for in the future. Vacuum reading is 14 inches but timing is OK. About 9 degrees and wavers slightly when I open the throttle. I have checked the all the vacuum...
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    Oily charcoal canister and surrounding area

    The charcoal canister and the surrounding area is oily, but not a strong gas smell. Is the canister plugged? What is the remedy? Thanks, Dan Ranger 3.0 V6
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