Start of a Kubota V2203DI into a 91 Mazda B2200 Ext Cab.
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Woooooooo Hooooooooo I Won the Auction for a Used 7500 Mi K03 Turbo. I sure hope it is good. As it looks like it came off of something up north . But at least there is the Guarantee.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARRETT-KO3-TURBO-FOR-VWS-AUDI-CARS-WITH-1-8-ENGINE-/291009510051?autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=%252BhQu7EQaNsHCLtZ1AbHgTBBPqJY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARRETT-KO3-TURBO-FOR-VWS-AUDI-CARS-WITH-1-8-ENGINE-/291009510051?autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=%252BhQu7EQaNsHCLtZ1AbHgTBBPqJY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Well Today I had a painful reminder. And that is Easy Off Oven Cleaner burns. I just hate it when the wind changes direction. So now my face is red. I also was reminded that I am not as young as I used to be as for some reason the Ford Ranger 8.8 differential was allot heavier than I remember So next time I have to pick it up and move it around I will get help.
But at any rate I still have some more clean up work to do and replace the pinion seal and rear cover plate seal. Then throw some paint on it.
I have not pulled the cover off as of yet so I do not know if it is a locker or not but it does have 3.27 Gears. FTE feels I should leave them in and try it out for a bit before making up my mind to change them. But I do have available a set of 2.73 gears and 3.08 just in case.
I will keep updating even if it is boring.
But at any rate I still have some more clean up work to do and replace the pinion seal and rear cover plate seal. Then throw some paint on it.
I have not pulled the cover off as of yet so I do not know if it is a locker or not but it does have 3.27 Gears. FTE feels I should leave them in and try it out for a bit before making up my mind to change them. But I do have available a set of 2.73 gears and 3.08 just in case.
I will keep updating even if it is boring.
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Well Today I had a painful reminder. And that is Easy Off Oven Cleaner burns. I just hate it when the wind changes direction. So now my face is red. I also was reminded that I am not as young as I used to be as for some reason the Ford Ranger 8.8 differential was allot heavier than I remember So next time I have to pick it up and move it around I will get help.
But at any rate I still have some more clean up work to do and replace the pinion seal and rear cover plate seal. Then throw some paint on it.
I have not pulled the cover off as of yet so I do not know if it is a locker or not but it does have 3.27 Gears. FTE feels I should leave them in and try it out for a bit before making up my mind to change them. But I do have available a set of 2.73 gears and 3.08 just in case.
I will keep updating even if it is boring.
But at any rate I still have some more clean up work to do and replace the pinion seal and rear cover plate seal. Then throw some paint on it.
I have not pulled the cover off as of yet so I do not know if it is a locker or not but it does have 3.27 Gears. FTE feels I should leave them in and try it out for a bit before making up my mind to change them. But I do have available a set of 2.73 gears and 3.08 just in case.
I will keep updating even if it is boring.
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I'm running a 3.08 gear with 235/75/15 tires, they are about 30" tall. For my area, which I understand the interstate speeds are faster compared to y'alls, it's a great set up. I can run interstate speeds with ease. I agree with FTE, keep the 3.27, it should be perfect.
But The 91 Mazda B-2200 Ext Cab in its stock factory form prefers between 65-70 MPH for best millage. So unless I am in fear of getting run over I try and keep it in that speed area. But if I am lucky and the Kubota will give me good millage in the 70-75 MPH Range that would be fantastic.
Again though just in case I do have available a 2.73 and 3.08 gear set if need be. You can pick those gear sets up cheap for the 8.8.
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Right now I am more of a process of getting the Big Parts and small parts and cleaning things up as I go. As I use my truck every day. As I do not wish for the truck to be down long when I start on the conversion.
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Well my Location does say San Antonio,TEXAS or maybe I should change that to the Home of the Alamo?
Well today I cleaned up the rear diff a bit more and threw a coat of paint on it. It is not spotless but it is going in a Truck . Plus I am not really worried about it as I am sure I will have to do some grinding and welding on it to put the Ford Ranger 8.8 Into my 91 Mazda B-2200.
Again this is a Truck so it is Dirty . What I am starting with.
Yes I know boring stuff but it helps everyone including myself.
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Well it seems as though a few people here that know what they are doing are using the GlowShift 3 in 1 Diesel Combo Gauge. So I put in an order for one.
I will soon be asking where the best places are to put the senders. Again Thanks Gang for all of the Great information and help.
Well today I cleaned up the rear diff a bit more and threw a coat of paint on it. It is not spotless but it is going in a Truck . Plus I am not really worried about it as I am sure I will have to do some grinding and welding on it to put the Ford Ranger 8.8 Into my 91 Mazda B-2200.
Again this is a Truck so it is Dirty . What I am starting with.
Yes I know boring stuff but it helps everyone including myself.
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Well it seems as though a few people here that know what they are doing are using the GlowShift 3 in 1 Diesel Combo Gauge. So I put in an order for one.
I will soon be asking where the best places are to put the senders. Again Thanks Gang for all of the Great information and help.
Last edited by JesterGrin_1; 11-18-2013 at 12:49 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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FTE the guy at glowshift specifically said the temp probe was for fluids, when I asked him about using the 3 in one temp probe for exactly that charge air temp. I was thinking I might have to put the probe in a little oil bath fitting and then stick it in the air intake.
You guys are successful running them as delivered for air temp???
I ordered a 3 in 1 like the above it should be here way before my jeep is ready.
just curious Jester what did you spend on your gauge. I got mine for $159.
You guys are successful running them as delivered for air temp???
I ordered a 3 in 1 like the above it should be here way before my jeep is ready.
just curious Jester what did you spend on your gauge. I got mine for $159.