Category Archives: Cars and Trucks

Dear Ford

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to let you know how happy I have been with my current and past Ford products, and how I am dismayed at the lack of current vehicles that could replace them.  I … Continue reading →

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Firewood

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Working on the firewood lately.  All 4 cords I had cut and split from 2 years ago needs to be re-cut down to 13″ length and probably half of it needs to be split smaller to accommodate our new Amesti … Continue reading →

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Payload and tow capacities

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

My 2000 Ford Ranger has a 2,200 lb towing capacity (only so low because it is the 4wd supercab 5spd with the small V6).  It also has a 1,280 lb payload.  The GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is 6,000 lbs.  … Continue reading →

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Saving money by riding a motorcycle

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

I’ve long thought that somebody could save a lot of money by riding a motorcycle during the warmer months as opposed to driving their cars.  Heck, bikes get as much as 100mpg depending on how small you go.  Well, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Might have to turn to Chevrolet

Posted on March 2, 2011 by admin

As much as I’m a Ford guy, Chevy is the last to offer a small truck with a 5spd transmission.  The Colorado can be had with a 2.9 I4, 4×4 Extended Cab and 5spd stick with a 24mpg highway rating.  … Continue reading →

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Replaced my battery

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

I finally replaced my truck’s battery.  I decided to spend the $110 and go with another MotorCraft.  Hey, the first one was good for 10 years, why mess with a good thing right? It should have been a 10-15 minute … Continue reading →

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Model T w/2.3 Lima + T5

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

Interesting project.  Model T coupe kit with 2.3 lima (112hp, 135tq) and a T5 transmission.  Or you could do the Model T pickup kit and use the 2.5 lima that came in later Ford Rangers (117hp, 149tq).  Of course either … Continue reading →

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Guitar and truck battery

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

I’ve been practicing guitar a minimum of half an hour a week for the last couple weeks.  I decided to learn some easy songs that would be fun to play.  First I learned Kumbaya.  I’ve always wanted to know how … Continue reading →

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Battery for the Ranger

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Yesterday my truck wouldn’t start.  Now, to it’s credit it has been fine all winter even down to -5F and it was all the way down to -18F yesterday morning when the battery failed to turn the engine over.  Also, … Continue reading →

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Biogasoline and Biobutanol

Posted on December 8, 2010 by admin

The USA has started to introduce copious amounts of Ethanol into our nation’s fuel source.  There are many problems with this, the largest being water contamination.  Ethanol absorbs water.  This means if it is exposed to moisture it will dilute … Continue reading →

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