Questions about that 2nd Car or Truck of yours! Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:34:35 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:34:35 +0000 ranchero.us http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?forums/general-automotive-questions.22/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:14:11 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/close-call.29399/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/close-call.29399/ invalid@example.com (Dyno) Dyno
Close call]]> 4 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:21:45 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/a-wwii-training-film-on-basic-automotive-diagnosis.28544/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/a-wwii-training-film-on-basic-automotive-diagnosis.28544/ invalid@example.com (handy_andy_cv64) handy_andy_cv64
]]> 3 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:16:15 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/what-are-you-carrying.28966/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/what-are-you-carrying.28966/ invalid@example.com (1978GT) 1978GT
Basic tools
Bottle jack
Tire iron
Jump starter
Plastic gas can (empty)
Funnel
Flashlight
Fire extinguisher
Spare ignition module

Whattaya carryin'?]]> 11 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:24:57 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/local-mechanic-needed.28958/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/local-mechanic-needed.28958/ invalid@example.com (bethel03) bethel03
My wife and I are in need of a mechanic in the North OC area of Southern California (Fullerton is our location). We have a 64 Ranchero that I would love to have the brakes re-done (I have already purchased the parts for the front) but am also wanting to have the frontend rebuilt - along with anything else that can be found to make it road worthy once more.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.]]> 3 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:01:49 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/can-anyone-recommend-a-car-transporter.28955/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/can-anyone-recommend-a-car-transporter.28955/ invalid@example.com (Unclebrad) Unclebrad
Thanks!

B]]> 10 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:48:16 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/blow-out.28831/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/blow-out.28831/ invalid@example.com (Clark) Clark
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Now, which went first at the rated 50 psig- the tire or the inner tube?]]> 4 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:59:23 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should.28692/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should.28692/ invalid@example.com (SyrFish) SyrFish View attachment 22567]]> 5 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:33:36 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/does-anyone-see-any-elcos-or-sprints-from-the-77-my-and-older.28540/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/does-anyone-see-any-elcos-or-sprints-from-the-77-my-and-older.28540/ invalid@example.com (handy_andy_cv64) handy_andy_cv64 13 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:13:17 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/universal-socket-set-with-hex-head-bits-for-allen-head-screws.28323/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/universal-socket-set-with-hex-head-bits-for-allen-head-screws.28323/ invalid@example.com (Clark) Clark
https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-81083-Universal-Metric-Socket/dp/B00SQ4DVRG

I've got one 1/4" socket head (Allen head) valve cover bolt buried next to the A/C cover (right side rear bolt) on my '75 Ranchero 460. The head is a 3/16" hex. I got the danged thing out. Now to get it back and tight.

The 3/16" hex socket with an add on universal...

universal socket set with hex head bits for Allen head screws]]> 2 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:31:40 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/dustless-sand-blasting-cost-and-pros-and-cons.28301/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/dustless-sand-blasting-cost-and-pros-and-cons.28301/ invalid@example.com (Boiler92) Boiler92
I really don't like the Mad-Max-ish, faded, peeling, poor and most of all red paint job. Sorry for those with red ones. No offense meant. I just don't care for it.

Anyhow, I've been weighing my options for stripping it down to metal. There is a local guy that does the so-called dustless blasting with high pressure water and some type of...

Dustless sand blasting cost and pros and cons]]> 4 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:05:52 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/datalogging-with-innovative-equipment.28282/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/datalogging-with-innovative-equipment.28282/ invalid@example.com (Basstrix) Basstrix
Datalogging with Innovative Equipment]]> 8 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:57:06 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/any-bad-experience-lately-with-moog.28245/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/any-bad-experience-lately-with-moog.28245/ invalid@example.com (Clark) Clark
Now while in the shop having the A/C recharged, the shop tells me the boots have come apart on the upper ball joints and ought soon to be replaced. I was surprised to hear this and said I'd replaced those just a few years back with Moog units.

Same guy tells me that Moog quality has deteriorated and NAPA Gold was now the brand to use....

Any bad experience lately with Moog?]]> 7 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:07:25 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/2002-ranger-a-c.28194/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/2002-ranger-a-c.28194/ invalid@example.com (Clark) Clark
I put my gauge set on the system and read 100 psi on both the low and high pressure sides and, hence, cannot add freon.

So what does this mean? I've been told the compressor is worn out but it will cool at times. Any thoughts on this?]]> 32 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:07:31 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/2000-lincoln-no-start.28167/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/2000-lincoln-no-start.28167/ invalid@example.com (As Is '66) As Is '66
I Suspect fuel delivery MAY be the culprit...

Late last night, after my meeting, I went to get gas, I filled the tank, went to leave and hadta push her outta the way of the gas pumps into a parking space to sit overnight...

Going to check her out this morning...

Do y`all got any pointers?
Anything that is commonly problematic???

5.0 motor will NOT Run,
Dennis]]> 30 Fri, 13 May 2022 04:13:35 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/more-dumb-bass-newbie-questions-oversteer-and-seat-adjustment.28142/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/more-dumb-bass-newbie-questions-oversteer-and-seat-adjustment.28142/ invalid@example.com (Ranchero Newbie) Ranchero Newbie
1. Had all the shocks replaced. Several components replaced to the front end, steering arms, if I am correctly calling them, as well. This car sways like a ship at sea over 45 mph, and tends to yaw and pitch markedly...

More dumb bass newbie questions: oversteer and seat adjustment.]]> 8 Sat, 07 May 2022 13:37:46 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/mi-clutches-flywheels.28121/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/mi-clutches-flywheels.28121/ invalid@example.com (beerbelly) beerbelly
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Anyone have any info on this unit? Based on the transformer and the transistor in the super-sized heat sink, I was thinking a multi-speaker setup, even though it's monaural AM.]]> 10 Thu, 05 May 2022 19:19:18 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/i-wonder-how-long-ford-offered-these.28119/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/i-wonder-how-long-ford-offered-these.28119/ invalid@example.com (handy_andy_cv64) handy_andy_cv64 View attachment 20912]]> 4 Tue, 03 May 2022 16:12:28 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/discount-for-rock-auto.28122/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/discount-for-rock-auto.28122/ invalid@example.com (andrewok1) andrewok1

Thank You for Being a RockAuto Customer for over
7 Years!]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:20:05 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/2014-ford-edge.28109/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/2014-ford-edge.28109/ invalid@example.com (Saff54) Saff54
2014 ford edge]]> 4