Can someone explain to me how I should go about safely removing these little studs on my oil pan mating surface? I’m prepping the block for an electrolysis dunk1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Thanks to everyone who helped me in this community during my first engine! She hit 500 miles yesterday and the conventional looked great coming out. Some metal dust but it’s running and driving great! 60 psi cold 20 psi hot good compression holds coolant starts right up 🤘🏼11mo ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/EngineBuilding
Great day for my 88, officially an antique with a legally registered antique plate to match!1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
My 2.9l 1988 and my buds 4.0l 2002 hit the disc golf course together every weekend!2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
5.3 ls out of a 2004 Sierra. Guy says it had a tick when it was pulled at 200k. Is it worth $250? Is that a pretty standard core price? I’m looking for something fun to build, I don’t have a specific car in mind but I’m liking the look of g body caprices lately. This should fit right?11mo ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/EngineBuilding
Apparently its impossible to find the tan gasket without buying an entire pump which i dont need. oil pump to engine block located inside the pan. what material should i use to make my own gasket? do i really need a gasket there if its in the pan? ive seen it used and left out in the past1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/EngineBuilding
Anyone ever do any towing with a first gen automatic? I need to get my 86 4runner to vin/salvage inspection and I was planning on flat towing it with a tow bar attached to a drop hitch with at least 4000 towing capacity. I’m mainly worried about my transmission I guess. I’m only going about 8 miles1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
How's balls gas mileage? With the 2.9 and an automatic I get about 12.5-13 city and sometimes 14 highway.. Trying to figure out ways to improve this2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
Cam bearings in my 2.9 finally said✌️ at 197k, first time for everything, wish me luck!1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
Why is my 88s gas mileage so bad? I’ve got all new spark plugs that are correctly gapped but they are the two prong type (installed by previous owner). Could they b misfiring? What else should I look for causing poor fuel economy? 8.5 currently (I admit I could be driving a bit slower)3yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
Anybody ever replace the clutch packs in their rear diff? Mine are wearing because i didn't have friction modifier for about a year. Only sets I can find are like $150.. any suggestions for cheaper fixes/parts? Ive rebuilt rearends but never an LSD, TIA2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
Can y’all help me out? Anybody what exact brand or model pry bar this is? It is the PERFECT pry bar. My boss only has 1 and it was a gift so neither of us know where it came from. TIA2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/toolporn
Anybody know a cheap diy way get this gnarly dent/scratch out? YouTube video links? It was there when I bought the truck3yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/fordranger
Hoping this is the right place to ask, absolute best spray-on “rugged” flexible liner for my 1980s plastic wheel well guards? I want it to be black and stay black when it’s washed. These are thoroughly degreased and will be scuffed up good for adhesion. Thankyou!1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/Autobody
Any ideas? All but 1 lug nut fell off and the one that hung on is bent.2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Is this why my truck won’t start? These are at the fuel pump relay connector. I’m not getting power to my pumps, checked both on my bench but swapped them for new for good measure. Relay is new too, 1988 ford Ranger1yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Finally cut the lock on the shed in the backyard of the home I rent. Turns out it was pretty empty except for some wood! Used it to build my first ever work bench. No plans, just screws :)3yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/Workbenches
Help! I want to do a project like this but I’m not quite sure where to start. What kind of magnet would be needed?4yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/woodworking
Does this combustion line indicate that I could use more base gaskets to increase compression? 60cc kit Suzuki fa502yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/moped
Will this fly? Perfect circle is the head gasket. Got a cylinder kit, milled the head to far, now I’m sanding it back flat. I’m wondering if this is far enough since as you can see, my milling was oblong. Thanks!2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/moped
How much damage am I causing by driving with a stuck open thermostat? Been check my gas mileage lately and it’s quite low. With this cold weather my truck won’t heat up for shit. New Tstat coming in the mail but is it okay to keep driving it until then?2yr ⋅ minorthreat999 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice