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Old Apr 19, 2022 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
White: Yes, that fog light circuit has melted many a light switch. While you're at it, you could wire them up to work with the parking lights and/or only with the ignition on. (I always liked GM's ign-only setup for theirs.)
I will do one or the other. I'll probably completely abandon the original fog circuit. I'll tell you, I sure wish the Fox Body's came with an under hood fuse panel.
Old Apr 19, 2022 | 09:48 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2022 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by white89gt
I will do one or the other. I'll probably completely abandon the original fog circuit. I'll tell you, I sure wish the Fox Body's came with an under hood fuse panel.
When I did mine, I seem to recall there was a high(er) amp circuit to pull from right there by the the switch, and I just used the relay to bypass the factory switch.
Old Apr 19, 2022 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by white89gt
Hoyt Clagwell.... did they stop making plastic fruit?
Wax fruit.
That won't work for head gasket.
Old Apr 19, 2022 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GRF150
WHITE: Do you like "peak Coolant" more than other leading brands ?
Is that concentrated coolant you bought or premixed ?
I mostly use Prestone.
Pre-mixed. That's what I buy most of the time. I usually buy it from NAPA, actually. BUT, it's also made by OWI. Honestly, I use whatever is the best deal, and a decent product. I'm more picky with oil though.




Originally Posted by OhioLariat
When I did mine, I seem to recall there was a high(er) amp circuit to pull from right there by the the switch, and I just used the relay to bypass the factory switch.
I'll poke around in my EVTM and see what there is. I think the 87-89's have 3 spare fuses (90-93 only have 2 because of the airbag). Might just do that.

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Wax fruit.
That won't work for head gasket.
Maybe chewing gum?
Old Apr 20, 2022 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by white89gt
Working on cars is second nature to me. Actually a stress relief. I really do look for things I can take apart.... clean... make it better.... whatever.
I'm not a fan of working on auto but I do it when I have to. Too many uncomfortable positions, especially under the hood or dash. My body don't do that so good no more. But I share your view with motorcycles. Although that can be challenging, a Ducati 4 valve Desmodromic valve clearance check turned out to be unbelievable. I'm lucky I didn't have to replace any shims!
Old Apr 20, 2022 | 08:08 AM
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ranger is on the books in 4 weeks for plugs and wires
Old Apr 20, 2022 | 08:24 AM
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I woke up to the sound of a generator this morning. I quickly realized it was running because the power was out. I got showered and dressed by way of a shop light. While I was in the shower, my Wife called the power company for an estimate, and they said 1pm. I was about to go out and get my generator out in case my Wife needed it, and it came back on. I'm a little off today. Also drove the F150 because of the wheel/tire issue on the little commuter. I love driving this truck!

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yea i need to get my grandpas generator next time im up..if we lose power that means once the well tank is run down..we have no more water until it comes back
Old Apr 20, 2022 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by white89gt
I woke up to the sound of a generator this morning. I quickly realized it was running because the power was out. I got showered and dressed by way of a shop light. While I was in the shower, my Wife called the power company for an estimate, and they said 1pm. I was about to go out and get my generator out in case my Wife needed it, and it came back on. I'm a little off today. Also drove the F150 because of the wheel/tire issue on the little commuter. I love driving this truck!
yea i have a feeling when i get in the F150 on friday ill really enjoy myself. will have to be real careful pulling out of the driveway, has 4x the power of the ranger haha



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