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Might have to turn to Chevrolet
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
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
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
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
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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