3.0 is the best engine they put into a ranger. that does not mean the 3.0 is a good engine. the cam synchro taking out the oil pump is what did mine in. if I had known what the slight inconsistent ticking noise was I would've fixed it but I thought it could've been anything at the time.

I worked at Teledyne Mattituck Services for 5 years. I rebuilt the cylinders for all the engine types.

Lol, 3.0 is extremely reliable. I have 320k. Change your oil.

the 3.0 is literally the best of the three.

Did you set your sag yet Great ride well done 😊

Hello bro! Really nice and clear video. I just got one question, and it's about the air pressure that you mentioned that the fork have before started demounting. I mean, what about it? It's not necesary to re load that air presseure or something? Thanks again for the video, greeting from Argentina

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Pretty color. How fast does it go?

I have a 07 ranger with a 3L Has 250000 miles on it. Runs good kind a weak. But if it goes out i do a 302 swap or an ls swap

I just bought a 97 4.0. I hope it doesn't give me problems. I don't have the time or money or knowledge to fix it. I'm helping take care of an austic neice. And the fact it's purple is really gonna piss me off. But it's all I could afford in my price range. And 5he guy that sold it to me lyed. Said there was no problems with it. Drove it home ran fine. Then a couple days later I go out and start it. And I can smell antifreeze. And there was some smoke coming off the engine. I'm hoping it's just a hose though.

Thank you so much for the video. I had the problem and solved it with this. Your my hero.

To me it's better and cheaper to service a engine like this by myself

my ranger has 411000 miles just piad 2000 to have the head gasket and heads redone and now the manifolds are leaking

These are the MOST reliable engines.

Just FYI, I welded in a Summit Racing bung with a screw on cap. It had an o-ring. Worked great.

Check your sender. Make sure the pivot for the float is halfway deep and the float can swing all the way from bottom to top. Consider two things: 1) replacing the sender with a new one now and/or 2) make an access panel for if you ever need to remove it.

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Very well done! Safe flights going forward!

Hmmmm, I have the 4.0, and it has had issues. I've always heard the 3.0 is better. Dunno.. but I've not had most of your "common" issues. I've had others. 😆

Can they regrind the cam?

Great vid!

Cruise speed?

I have a 2002 Ranger with the 3.0 liter engine. I bought it used with 109,000 miles on it and now it has 234,000 miles on it and the engine runs just as smoothly as the day I bought it 14 years ago. Granted the engine is a little tired these days, but it's a 22 year old truck.

What are the major differences between the KLX300R and the KLX300S? (I.e. is it the same engine, frame and suspension?) The S is about 25 pounds heavier for one, but I can't see how the lights and mirrors account for all that weight. The S of course does not have to be trailered every time you want to go down a paved road, so I am wondering what the advantage to the R is.

There was an issue with the earlier 3.0 liter engines, but Ford did fix those issues. So if you order a 3.0 liter for a 2001 and newer you will get a more reliable engine. As for the fuel lines those are a 5/16th line with both 5/16th and 3/8ths fittings, so you have to buy a 3/8th to 5/16th fitting for one line if you stick with the factory connectors. But I would recommend swapping over to 6AN to quick connect fittings, and running high pressure fuel injection line as those hard nylon lines will break if you do not buy the correct quick connect fittings.

Ive had several rangers in my life. 2 of them 3.0. The one i have now is a 3.0. No problems at all. I change parts just to make them last longer. But never had one brake down. Most of us that love rangers love the 3.0. One big thing to making an old ranger last is you should drive it like an old lady. Dont run them hard and theyll treat you good.

Well my 3.0 is getting beat and used and abused! Regular oil changes and spark plugs and it's good!

I have a 2001 Ranger with the 3.0L and it has 230,863 miles on the Original engine! The transmission on the other hand is CRAP!!! I've put a shift kit in it but, it still needs rebuilt.

the 3,0 vulcan is the very very best engine i have ever owned.....no timing chain to worry with owned 4 all over 200000 easy..got one now...282,000,,,two sets of spark plugs....i pay extra to get one in a new truck today....over a ecoboost...

enjoy watching the progress!

I would look at getting the bigger fuel tank while you’re at it. You’re already in there, might as well… you’ll have plenty of space for it with your new glass panel.

A tip: Install a hinge at the bottom of your new panel so that you can swing the whole thing down to work on it.

I installed an RV fuel cap on all 3 tanks. I had a friend machine the adapter ring, and then offer it for sale through Thorp Central. No welding required and it works great.

There is a much easier solution for an excellent, safe gas cap that doesn't require welding. An adapter ring is bolted and/or Pro-sealed into place. The new high quality ACS cap attaches to the ring.

Apart from the graceful manner displayed in weighing that panel, I have another CG related, but also, legitimate question about the fuel tank. So, 174 pounds evaporating from such a forward position - is that something that's considered often with the Thorp, or is it no biggie, CG like a cub?

I would look at installing a light-weight heat barrier, between the tank and instruments. Lost a great friend a year ago due to fire in the cockpit of a Mooney. Good thing your sorting out the electrical etc. Nothing better than knowing the aircraft has been sorted out entirely.

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New viewer. Great job on your vids! Does your Thorp have a history in Tennessee? Looks very familiar.

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Two things: 1) You're keeping Harbor Freight in business - and 2) POLISH THAT THING and call it a day!

could that dog be any more chilled out?

For easier removal of canopy, notch out the side track. You will find this extremely helpful. I didn’t know about this mod for years until I saw all the old T-18 guys doing it at OSH last year.

Great work on the Thorpe. Won't take you long and you will be in the air with it. Regarding the paint strip, I can't stress how important it is that you flush all of the lap joints as thoroughly as possible after the strip.... speaking from experience here! Then go do it again and again to be sure! The paint stripper has a tendency to work it's way into the joints and anywhere it remains will become a future location of corrosion. Likewise, when you do your AlumiPrep (acid-wash) you will need to flush the airframe as much as possible as it has the same impact as paint-stripper, in that it will work away into the future causing corrosion. From camera shots into the tail/aft fuselage section, you have plenty of old oil/gunk laying in there, which is actually the best corrosion protection going, maybe think twice about removing it. Have seen first hand airframes that were cleaned out, and then only to later start corroding because of cleaning agents and other chemicals used.

Ahhhh, stripping...my Dad using child labor, we used to put Turco on in shorts and flip flops...Imron and Super Koropon back in the day were rough for any stripper to get iff...probably why I can't use that ahit anymore, hahaha. Fun times!!

Will the FAA allow you to get a repairman cert for this aircraft after you put it back together of will you have to get an A&P to sign it off? Will the builder sign it off for you? Thanks for the video.