nice. I had to replace mine in a 99 as the engine was just to worn over time. stupid place sold me an engine that hada bent crank...yes a bent crank. couldnt tell really at first but over a few months started having to replace front main seals a lot. finally pulled it out and ordered a new crank and bearings (even though mechanics said I was wrong). surgically dropped the crank in with an engine puller, torqued it all down, put it in the truck and cranked it over. had to say a prayer afte the first try, sounded like it was going to break, but second time it turned over and nearly 100,000 miles later its still on the road. oh, and keep the 3.0...I take care of mine with mostly motorcraft parts and have about 370,000 miles on mine.
I just picked up a 95 mazda b2300 ( pretty much a ford ranger ) for cheap as a project car. It's 4 inline right now but I'm thinking of doing an engine swap and putting in a 3.0 V6 vulcan ( not sure if it can be done pretty sure it can). Now you got me thinking about building the V6 before putting it in 🤔
I just received my master rebuild kit for my 95 ranger 3.0. it's 7 degrees outside and today I will begin my rebuild. Would you happen to know the spacing on the pistons rings?
love ur you tube channel . getting ready to rebuild my 2004 ranger 3.0 . what do you recomend for a total engine kit . ( what company and name ) thanks for the advice . ..rod
You need to 'magnaflux' those heads. My ranger has cooked four heads. Ordering aluminum heads next month, and take out those cast iron heads. They bust really easy.. known issue, but ford didn't want to fix it... manufactured obsolescence.
Mine were worse than that, I put stock size A series bearings back in it, I'm at 227,000 miles still going, oil pumps are weak on these motors, I placed two washers behind the pressure relief spring on the pump
If that's a spun Barron it will just spin a gain unless you get the crank machined and the rod resized ,,,, I don't trust plastic gage I torque my Barron cap with Barron in it and Mike with calipers the I d and go to that main on the crank and mike the 0 D and subtract the i d from the o d and that Will give you're clearance I do that even after I get everything back from the machine shop , I recheck every main and rod to make sure I got the right clearances because they mess up some times because that's a lot of work best to double check that way you won't be doing you're work twice
My 99 ranger 2.5 has a rod knock but I took the rods out and checked the bearings and they don’t have anywhere close to as much wear as that engine my crank is still smooth would anyone know why that is
Are you only replacing the bad pistons? Anyway, the 3.0 engine was made at the Ford Lima Engine Plant in Lima, Ohio. Look on the engine, it should say so. My father retired from there and was on the 3.0 engine line. If you replacing all the pistons, I will take a good one as a show piece.
Yes, I'll be replacing all the Pistons and bearings. I've found some kits that'll have everything I need. That is definitely a good story behind having one on display! I'll gladly send one out to you. If you could email me the address.
Dude replay don't replace it rebuild it and that's the problem I got right now the f****** crank bearings but I have no damn engine hoist to get it out car's been trucks been sitting for 3 years I'm getting sick of it's only got 96,000 miles man awesome job dude I'm watching
Damn I feel that I have a ranger that blew rod bearings and it’s been sitting bout 8 months or longer just started working on it on my own cuz I’m tired of seeing it sit there
Those bearings were spun. Without having anything machined oversize or anything the chances of them spinning again are even more likely now.
I am looking forward to seeing this Ranger run
Glad you rebuilt it
nice. I had to replace mine in a 99 as the engine was just to worn over time. stupid place sold me an engine that hada bent crank...yes a bent crank. couldnt tell really at first but over a few months started having to replace front main seals a lot. finally pulled it out and ordered a new crank and bearings (even though mechanics said I was wrong). surgically dropped the crank in with an engine puller, torqued it all down, put it in the truck and cranked it over. had to say a prayer afte the first try, sounded like it was going to break, but second time it turned over and nearly 100,000 miles later its still on the road. oh, and keep the 3.0...I take care of mine with mostly motorcraft parts and have about 370,000 miles on mine.
I just picked up a 95 mazda b2300 ( pretty much a ford ranger ) for cheap as a project car. It's 4 inline right now but I'm thinking of doing an engine swap and putting in a 3.0 V6 vulcan ( not sure if it can be done pretty sure it can). Now you got me thinking about building the V6 before putting it in 🤔
Can be done I did it with a 95 2.3. To 3.0
Man I wish I watched these videos when I started my rebuild.
Seeing how to measure for replacement bearings would be great. Preparing to do a very similar thing with my 3.slow this summer
A good set of calipers will do the job.
I can definitely make a quick video on that.
I just received my master rebuild kit for my 95 ranger 3.0. it's 7 degrees outside and today I will begin my rebuild. Would you happen to know the spacing on the pistons rings?
Thanks bro you are welcome man awesome awesome channel
love ur you tube channel . getting ready to rebuild my 2004 ranger 3.0 . what do you recomend for a total engine kit . ( what company and name )
thanks for the advice .
..rod
Do u have a 5th video the put together
Not yet, still have to order the parts.
You need to 'magnaflux' those heads. My ranger has cooked four heads. Ordering aluminum heads next month, and take out those cast iron heads. They bust really easy.. known issue, but ford didn't want to fix it... manufactured obsolescence.
Mine were worse than that, I put stock size A series bearings back in it, I'm at 227,000 miles still going, oil pumps are weak on these motors, I placed two washers behind the pressure relief spring on the pump
If that's a spun Barron it will just spin a gain unless you get the crank machined and the rod resized ,,,, I don't trust plastic gage I torque my Barron cap with Barron in it and Mike with calipers the I d and go to that main on the crank and mike the 0 D and subtract the i d from the o d
and that Will give you're clearance I do that even after I get everything back from the machine shop , I recheck every main and rod to make sure I got the right clearances because they mess up some times because that's a lot of work best to double check that way you won't be doing you're work twice
My 99 ranger 2.5 has a rod knock but I took the rods out and checked the bearings and they don’t have anywhere close to as much wear as that engine my crank is still smooth would anyone know why that is
Are you only replacing the bad pistons? Anyway, the 3.0 engine was made at the Ford Lima Engine Plant in Lima, Ohio. Look on the engine, it should say so. My father retired from there and was on the 3.0 engine line. If you replacing all the pistons, I will take a good one as a show piece.
Yes, I'll be replacing all the Pistons and bearings. I've found some kits that'll have everything I need. That is definitely a good story behind having one on display! I'll gladly send one out to you. If you could email me the address.
@@HitchinMitch connecting rods as well? If so, send me a good piston and rod. What is a good email address for you?
The kit I had found does not include the rods but does have new bearings, pistons, rings and gaskets. hitchinmitch@gmail.com
Dude replay don't replace it rebuild it and that's the problem I got right now the f****** crank bearings but I have no damn engine hoist to get it out car's been trucks been sitting for 3 years I'm getting sick of it's only got 96,000 miles man awesome job dude I'm watching
Damn I feel that I have a ranger that blew rod bearings and it’s been sitting bout 8 months or longer just started working on it on my own cuz I’m tired of seeing it sit there
U did what in yur cup?!? - Tow Mater
welcome back
Thank you, I know it's be awhile since I last posted.
How many miles did the engine have may I ask I have an 06 ranger 3.0 fantastic truck 160,000 miles no issue I do maintenance it regularly
Truck has 230k on the odo
Shipping might not be cheap ha.
Depending on location but shouldn't be too bad. 😁
Send me your RUclips video name or address , I like the way explained and show how to do things and why the parts might of went bad.
You have no idea what you’re doing