Can anyone tell me how to find out what year an engine was manufactured? I
live in CA. and am at the mercy of the smog Gestapo, I'm planning a 302 swap
into a Ranger but have to the same year or newer engine for the truck. I got
a line on a great deal for "built" engine that was ...

Hi Folks, The 390 in my '71 f-100 LB blew a head gasket and I though it's
time for a rebuild anyway. It's a decent shape, parts hauler I'm fixing up
to use as a daily driver. This time I plan on getting forged pistons.
Installing an Edlebrock performer cam to compliment my ...

Has anyone here installed an after market theft alarm in thir vehicle?
I was thinking of putting one on my 99 F150 XLT.  It has the factory
anti-theft disabler and power door locks.  I was wondering if I would
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the alarm and whether the

Can the reverse alarm (the beep-beep-beep when backing up) be disconnected?
It drives me crazy.  Is it a requirement in California now, or just a
"safety" thing? I saw NO mention of the noise in the F250 manual that came
with the truck.  This is not the "you're too close to that" ...

Looks like the power steering on my F250 is leaking. Just another
problem with what I feel is a problem prone vehicle!!

what's a good driving light for in-town use?

Got a 97 f-150 that the  radio, power windows and the warning dinger for keys
still in the ignition stay on even with the keys out of the switch. any ideas?
the computer doesn't show anything as wrong

I have enjoyed your posts and always learn something new.  But then of
course I don't know squat about transmissions, although I have succesfully
replaced clutch parts on my '97 Yamaha YZF motorcycle.
So here's my question, and I'll bet you'll be able to dissect it pretty

I'm doing a rear disk brake mod in my '87 using the discontinued M-2300-C.
I'm planning on selling it and since I had the kit a friend at work gave me
free I decided to install it when I did my front brake job. Kind of a pain
in the butt compared to older mustangs. Mix and match ...

I have a '71 f100 with a FE 390. I plan on getting a new exaust system and
though I should get some better flowing manifolds while I'm at it. Can
anyone recommend a set of iron manifolds that would fit my truck? I want to
steer clear of headers with thier noise, heat and ...

1999 Ford Ranger xlt I can't get the dome light to shut off, it's as if the
truck thinks the door is open when it isn't. Can someone guide me in the
right direction for sensors etc. Can't find no switches. Not in Haynes book
also.

Hi folks, I want to install front disks in my p/u. I know the ins and outs
of disk brake swaps from mustangs. I plan on going the wrecking yard route
for everything but the master cylinder, calipers and rotors. Was there an
option for front disks in '71? If I get the brakes from ...

Hey Folks,
My hubby wants a billet grille for his 99 F250 (4x4, diesel, extended cab)
for Christmas.
I have been searching Ebay for one and am a bit confused with what I have

Any suggestions on how to go about this? I want to do a complete replacement
including engine, computer and possibly the tranny. I inherited a blundered
replace ment job and want to redo it all. Any wbesites that adress this would
also help. I am thinkiing of going through a junk ...

anyone have any front or rear backing plates and or drums for a 40 thru 48
Ford???? Let me know