On Mon, 19 Mar 2018 04:39:58 -0700, Gunner Asch
wrote:

On Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:31:06 -0700, "raykeller"
whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1@lef tards_are_loosers.com
wrote:


"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
. ..
On Sun, 18 Mar 2018 18:31:28 -0700, "raykeller"
whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1@left ards_are_loosers.com
wrote:


"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
m...
On Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:19:23 -0700, "raykeller"
whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1@left ards_are_loosers.com
wrote:


"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
news:2jjtadp9c5sa4l7kfbn30obj7o80r9p1qo@4ax. com...
On Sun, 18 Mar 2018 12:52:19 -0700, "raykeller"
whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1@left ards_are_loosers.com
wrote:


"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
news:bs5sad1vlamsadcgsr88q13bsshk5jgofp@4a x.com...
I picked up this truck earlier in the week. Im closing down a friends
shop and he gave it to me in partial trade for helping him.

https://goo.gl/photos/9oD63QzMwZ1kx4he8

It has a new engine, new transmission and new rear end..geared for
pulling trailers (4.10:1). Ford 302 engine. All installed about
2009-2010. License plates expired in 2009.

It hadnt been started since about 2010...but it was sitting inside
tucked away in a corner. So I stuck a battery in it, and turned the
key on, letting the fuel pump run..just to see if any fuel was in
it,
then kicked the key to start. It coughed and choked for about 5
seconds...then started running..pretty damned well actually..with 8
yr
old California alky fuel in it.

I let it simply idle while checking fluids..radiator was full, power
steering pump was nearly empty, brake fluid is low, tranny levels
are
ok. I let it come up to operating temps. Oil pressure showed high
normal, all instruments ok..gas gage reading way above full. Pegged
above full. I figure the floats (cork) probably disintergrated so
thats something Im going to have to take care of. Digital radio
(Ford) works..digital display is blanked out. No biggy. All lights
work, no broken lenses and they are all in very good shape visa vis
clarity. They may have been replaced.
No receiver hitch..rear bumper has trailer ball hole. I didnt crawl
under to see if there is trailer lighting hookups. (making note to
myself)
Front seat is in rough shape, I should be able to find somethine
much
better at the wrecking yards for $40. Wish it was an extended
cab..gonna miss that part of the Rangers.

According to the owner...engine was rebuild by a commercial shop,
at
about 250,000 miles. Same with tranny and rear end, which was
converted to (the owner thinks...4.10 gears with a positrack rear
differential. Everything under the hood looks good, even has the
factory jack tucked in the rack on the passenger side and the jack
handle over the radiator. Dusty as hell..but everything looks new or
in excellent condition. I assume it was rebuilt properly. (I hope)

Truck has 5 near new or new Goodyear 15" truck tires on it. No
dents,
no dings, paint is dull, needs a washing, cleaning and a wax job.
Tailgate had some heavy cargo slam into it and has a bow in it with
about 2" of gap in the middle. If the windshield is any
indication..body is covered with a very thin coating of oil. It was
parked in a working machine shop. Shrug.

Im thinking about turning this into my service truck....or A service
truck and giving the Dodge Caravan back to the wife.

Im planning on finding a shell similar to this one and installing it
on the truck: So it will match the Ranger. Which Im tired of. Too
small, not enough power and Ive seen too much of the world out
Ranger
windshields, quite frankly. Time for a change.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...525149484.html


Couple questions:

Anybody know what kind of fuel mileage I should expect?
Anyone know where I can find a "cheap" utility work shell? Id prefer
boxes in the side doors as in the link above.

Anything I should pay attention to before putting it on the road?
Change all the fluids, bleed the brakes, radiator fluid, etc etc?
Transmission flud change? (just about zero miles on it)

As noted before I changed my E350 to "Camper" class...California
rapes
anyone with a "commerical vehicle" which is ANY pickup truck or non
passenger van. If I put a simple fiberglass shell on it..it becomes
a
different class and tags are about $125 a year..versus $350 a year.
Plates expired in 2009...so its been past the 7 yr period and the
registration has been washed from the computer in Sacramenta at the
DMV. Now is the time to change its classification.

Any suggestions, info etc etc would be appreciated. Ive not owned a
fullsize pickup in 25 yrs.

Thanks!

Gunner




---
This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
https://www.avast.com/antivirus


replace the tires!!!

They are nearly new and have been kept full of air, indoors out of the
sun.

Ive got to drive it at least for a while with them on it until I can
afford to replace em.


You are gambling on 10 yr old tires
Take good tires off of somthing else and put these on somthing that
will;
stay parked

True...but Im driving on a tire that has cord showing out on the edge
of the flat. Wheel alighment is really needing fixing. Soon as they
start cutting checks Ill have it aligned. It was nearly a new tire
5000 miles ago.

Tape measure allignment
center of tread on front of tires to center of tread on rear of tires
minus
1/8 inch on front for correct tow in
Check a frame bushings and tierod ends first and replace as needed

Its not toe in..I believe its camber. How much the tire leans
sideways

Gunner

Bushings then--uper and lower a arms


Those are often adjustable?
What vehicle is wearing the tires? Make, year and model??