1991 ford ranger sleeper build

[Cstutz56]

Just picked up a 1991 ford ranger XLT 4x4 with the 4.0 that I’m wanting to turn into a daily/sleeper prerunner. Got it for only $750 (could’ve been $500 pre covid) with a messed up transmission and a few leaks. Once I get the small stuff fixed up I’m looking at running the solo motorsports stage 4 or 5 kit and either some 16” 2.5 bypasses or Giant Geoff’s daily driver link kit in rear with a shell to cover the goods. I’m new to building fords and anything to do with TTBs so any information would be greatly appreciated on where to start.

 

[Cstutz56]

Update on the ranger, I did a fluid change and filter on the transmission and it’s running much better. The next thing I have planned is to replace the ATF and the filter again since the fluid has cycled through. But as you can see from the picture it’s still leaking a good bit which is coming from the engine and possibly still the transmission but I haven’t really looked at it. I plan on taking it to a shop to have it looked at to see exactly what’s leaking and possible have the oil pan done as I just don’t have the tools to lift the engine to get to it. If anyone has any other pointers I’m open to suggestions.

 

[Crusty]

Ugh Mechanical stuff, I recently chased a weird throttle/fuel issue. Thought the fuel system was done, nope pressure was good, but it would sporadically not get gas to the motor and stall, die at start up.

Cheap $20 OBD I reader and code manual book told me to check the power source, 3 relays later and it runs like a champ again.

My MPG went back up too, hadn't noticed how bad it was this past month.

I hate oil/trans leaks.....post up what you find. My own is wet by site, but not so much it drips on the floor. Interested exactly where your leak is coming from.

 

[Cstutz56]

It’s looking like it’s still from the pan so I’m not entirely sure what the deal is. I’m taking it to a shop on Wednesday to get everything diagnosed and then I’ll go from there.