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Serpentine belt and spark plud thread tricks
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keval85
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Jan 15, 2010, 2:59 PM
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Serpentine belt and spark plud thread tricks
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Hi everyone I just joined the forum because my Grampa gave me his old 94 Ford Ranger.The tricks I would like to share is when I had noise coming from my serpentine belt on my truck I thought it was the tensioner but Grampa just poured some water on the belt when the engine was running and the noise instantly went away he said it needed a new belt because if the noise didn't go away it was likely a bad bearing.Put a new belt on and it is quiet now.I thought that was a pretty good trick for everyone to know.He also told me to put graphite no seize on the spark plug threads so they will be easier to remove when it is time to change them,Old Gramps is 81 but he sure is a smart man
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way2old
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Jan 15, 2010, 5:06 PM
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Gramps gave you some advice that will help diagnose fairly quickly. Both of thosw are good tips. However there is always an exception. Keep listening to him. Welcome to the forum and feel free to jump in. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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Sidom
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Jan 15, 2010, 8:17 PM
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Yup, Gramps still has some smoke on the old fast ball.....I use both of those with some slight variations but basically the same things... You got a good source for info there, take advantage & pick his brain. Did he ever turn wrenches professionally and if he did when did he get out of the field? Oh........and Welcome to the forum, grab a beer & make yourself at home.......
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re-tired
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Jan 15, 2010, 8:45 PM
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US GRAMPS SURE AM SMART AINT WE W2O ? LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH
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way2old
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Jan 16, 2010, 3:54 PM
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OH I forgot---- Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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