Ford-Rangers.com Ranger Forum HomeFord-Rangers.com Ranger Forum Home
Home Recent Topics New posts Search search Menu menu Not logged in - Login | Register
Ford-Rangers.com Ranger Forum > Tech Section > Member's Projects Showcase > Project Whitey

Ford-rangers.com is a discussion forum, a Ranger forum for people who have questions about fixing or modifying
their Ford Rangers or people who just admire their Ranger. Please join and enjoy sharing experiences!

Project Whitey       #: 1475
 Moderated by: NoPower, Mike69, MaDMaXX, Page:  First Page Previous Page  1  2  3  4   
New Topic Reply
 Rate Topic 
 Posted: Wed May 8th, 2019 09:54 am
PM Quote Reply
76th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 They are $45 a piece I can live without them



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 10th, 2019 09:42 pm
PM Quote Reply
77th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 Well since the transmission decided to smoke itself on the way home from work. Brought home on a wrecker. The 5 speed swap is underway sooner then I wanted it to.



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 10th, 2019 10:09 pm
PM Quote Reply
78th Post
Eddie Money
Member


Joined: Mon Nov 13th, 2017
Location: Pacific North West
Posts: 1587
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: Burt gummer life ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1587
Member's Gallery
 No time like the present. Lol. Itll be cool when its done!



____________________












I know my crazy! Do you?
2007 Sport 4door 4x4 4.0L SOHC V6 Ranger
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 10th, 2019 10:33 pm
PM Quote Reply
79th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 Yeah always wanted a 5 speed 4x4 ranger. The donor truck I'm using was fun to drive



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 11th, 2019 05:44 am
PM Quote Reply
80th Post
Mike69

Mustang Nut


Joined: Sun Oct 22nd, 2017
Location: Horsepasture, USA
Posts: 1690
Name: Mike ...
Occupation: Semi-retired ...
Interests: Vintage Mustangs, RBV's, car shows, & woodworking ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1690
Member's Gallery
 Good luck with the trans swap. My first Ranger was a 1996 & it was a 5 spd, but after I had knee surgery it is automatics in my dd from now on.



____________________
21 Bronco Sport Big Bend (Wife's DD)
05 F150 XLT Reg Cab, 2WD, 5.4L, Auto (My DD)
00 Ranger Extd Cab 4x4 4.0 OHV, Auto
99 Explorer Sport 4x4 4.0 SOHC, Auto
69 Mustang Coupe 5.0, 5 spd 9" rear(Project)
14 Kawasaki Vulcan (Wife's Toy)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 11th, 2019 05:07 pm
PM Quote Reply
81st Post
Tsquare
Member


Joined: Fri Nov 10th, 2017
Location: Suwanee, Georgia USA
Posts: 1540
Name: 
Occupation: Controlled Insanity ...
Interests: 
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1540
Member's Gallery
 Or pull the wheel off and hit it with a wire-brush then hit it with some rustoleum.



____________________
Tony
NE ATL
'04 XLT regular cab 3.slo stepside
Semi retirement
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun May 12th, 2019 09:18 pm
PM Quote Reply
82nd Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 Got the donor truck apart today. See blue beater thread. Next weekend will be the tear down of Whiety and the 5 speed conversion. Any help or advice with this conversion would be appreciated



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 17th, 2019 08:23 pm
PM Quote Reply
83rd Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 This weekend will start my 5 speed swap. With the help of 410customs on guiding me through the wiring of the pats system this should be easy



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 18th, 2019 09:29 am
PM Quote Reply
84th Post
JAMMAN

Owns A Torsen


Joined: Mon Sep 18th, 2017
Location: Grove City, Ohio USA
Posts: 6429
Name: Jim ...
Occupation: 5 axis cnc programmer ...
Interests: RBV's ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 6429
Member's Gallery
 There is no pats on the 98. Pats started in 99 for the ranger and only in the V6 models the 4 cyl did not have pats till 01.



____________________
00 XLT 4WD RCSB 3.GO! Jalapeño
01 XLT 2WD RC Steppie 3.0 auto Silver
The future belongs to those who show up.
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 18th, 2019 09:45 am
PM Quote Reply
85th Post
410customs

Idahome


Joined: Wed May 2nd, 2018
Location: Panhandle, Idaho USA
Posts: 2165
Name: Jamie ...
Occupation: Elevator Design Worlds Tallest Buildings ...
Interests: Ranger Based Vehicles and OFFROAD ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 2165
Member's Gallery
 Yes but he is going to use the 5 speed PCM from the 2000 donor to make the swap complete, and like factory.
Otherwise the 98 pcm will freak out when it does not see the auto trans and I am not into "fooling" the computer with resistors, etc. The spark/air/fuel mapping is different from a auto to a 5 speed. The best way to do the conversion when you have the complete donor truck is to use the 2000 pcm also....so he is going to swap steering columns (keeping his 98 multi function switch), swap pedal assemblies and install the pats/key and PCM from the donor.
:)

If he is really crafty he will grab the door lock cylinders and tailgate lock cylinder so he can swap his 98 over to use the 2000 key 100%. I am also hoping to  a 04 Ranger style SOHC clutch used, you have to drill and tap 6 holes in the 98+ OHV flywheel or use a SOHC flywheel.....the larger sohc clutch gives you a WAY better clutch pedal feel and way more grip behind the ohv
I have been outside clearing land and working on new to me mini excavator and bulldozer while answering text from Black06xlt I live and breathe Ford trucks! I would have it no other way!!! Only thing better would be if we were all working on this here in my shop together!!

Last edited on Sat May 18th, 2019 09:48 am by 410customs



____________________
I build custom RBV, specializing in drivetrain conversions, wiring, suspension and complete custom trucks
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 18th, 2019 10:27 am
PM Quote Reply
86th Post
JAMMAN

Owns A Torsen


Joined: Mon Sep 18th, 2017
Location: Grove City, Ohio USA
Posts: 6429
Name: Jim ...
Occupation: 5 axis cnc programmer ...
Interests: RBV's ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 6429
Member's Gallery
 I know a machine shop with a couple CNC mills to accurately drill and tap that flywheel.



____________________
00 XLT 4WD RCSB 3.GO! Jalapeño
01 XLT 2WD RC Steppie 3.0 auto Silver
The future belongs to those who show up.
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 18th, 2019 01:28 pm
PM Quote Reply
87th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 I have scored an 04 sohc flywheel from work in the engine warehouse. Feel kinda sorry for the guy that buys that engine. The 2004 clutch came in yesterday. Already removed the pats harness from the 2000 dash. And on a stupid moment I sold the doors from the 2000 before removing the door locks. So I'm kinda going old school Ford with 2 keys. Adds a certain nostalgia to it. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 18th, 2019 06:11 pm
PM Quote Reply
88th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 The transformation has begun



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun May 19th, 2019 09:03 am
PM Quote Reply
89th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
Before


Old stuff out


Where there was 1. Now theres 2



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun May 19th, 2019 02:25 pm
PM Quote Reply
90th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
No more auto shifter



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Wed May 22nd, 2019 06:38 am
PM Quote Reply
91st Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 Just an update..... the new 5 speed transmission is ready to in. Tonight i have to drill out a broken starter bolt from the bell housing and remove the o2 sensor wires from the old automatic transmission harness. Lastnight I swapped out my center consoles and changed the plate on the floor for the 5 speed.



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Wed May 22nd, 2019 09:13 pm
PM Quote Reply
92nd Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery


Whitey is now a 5 speed. Drive shafts exhaust and transfer case is all that is left. Well I need to go to the pull a part to get the little clip that holds the clutch linkage to the pedal. I seemed to have lost the one from the donor



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Thu May 23rd, 2019 08:09 pm
PM Quote Reply
93rd Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 The swap is complete!!!!!!!!!! I give it a 5 on the pain in the ass scale... With the help of 2 friends Jamman and 410customs guiding me through the wiring it was easy. I thank you guys!!!!! Next order of business is typical Ranger stuff noticed a spot on the frame by the rear spring hanger that's getting thin so rear frame replacement is next. Oh at work today I picked up a nice flowmaster dual catback. What fun is a stick shift if wont talk to you?



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 24th, 2019 06:39 am
PM Quote Reply
94th Post
JAMMAN

Owns A Torsen


Joined: Mon Sep 18th, 2017
Location: Grove City, Ohio USA
Posts: 6429
Name: Jim ...
Occupation: 5 axis cnc programmer ...
Interests: RBV's ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 6429
Member's Gallery
 Can't wait to see how it works!

You didn't throw those automatics away yet did you... I need a TC solenoid LOL.

Good job on the swap :)



____________________
00 XLT 4WD RCSB 3.GO! Jalapeño
01 XLT 2WD RC Steppie 3.0 auto Silver
The future belongs to those who show up.
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 24th, 2019 06:43 am
PM Quote Reply
95th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 I still have the one from whitey



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri May 24th, 2019 10:40 pm
PM Quote Reply
96th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 Got the driveshafts in and the exhaust is on not tight but one. Still have a wire to splice together on the tcase and go over everything. Then take it off the stands and start banging gears



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sat May 25th, 2019 10:59 am
PM Quote Reply
97th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 Whitey is finally done!!!!! Well the 5 speed swap is done. Well worth the time. I may just do my black 06 next



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun May 26th, 2019 03:08 pm
PM Quote Reply
98th Post
Scrambler82
Old Bastard !


Joined: Fri Dec 22nd, 2017
Location: California USA
Posts: 2108
Name: Grev B ...
Occupation: Quality Assurance Engineer ...
Interests: Rangers, Photography, Metal Bending ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 2108
Member's Gallery
 Just read the last posts of the thread, good to hear you got the 5 speed in. I love mine... so much more than an automatic... just the "Talk Back" is worth the effort and anyone in a automatic can't say they understand, because they just don't sound as good as a manual shifted vehicle.



____________________
Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun May 26th, 2019 04:13 pm
PM Quote Reply
99th Post
black06xlt
Coal miner


Joined: Sat Nov 25th, 2017
Location: Flushing, Ohio USA
Posts: 1738
Name: 
Occupation: 
Interests: my wife my kids ford rangers ...
Status: 
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: 1738
Member's Gallery
 I know... My 06 is a 4.0 automatic with headers and a flowmaster dual catback. Its sounds really good. Ever since I did the swap on my 98 I've been tempted to take the exhaust off my 06. Cause I know it would sound 10 times better on my 98. But wensday at work I was able to snag a flowmaster dual catback off a dodge Dakota. That's next weekends project on the white unit. Sometime in the next few weeks I'm going to order a set of headers for it. What good is a stick if you dont have pipes for it???



____________________
1995 ranger splash (pieces)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

Current time is 02:41 am Top Page:  First Page Previous Page  1  2  3  4     

Ford-Rangers.com Ranger Forum > Tech Section > Member's Projects Showcase > Project Whitey

Users viewing this topic



PHP Version: 8.2.28
Server version: 10.6.21-MariaDB
UltraBB 2.01.01 Copyright © 2008-2025 Jim & Chris
Page processed in 0.0856 seconds (37% database + 63% PHP). 104 queries executed.