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jefg · 09-06-2021, 11:57 PM

Hi, I’ve been a member for a few years now and use the resources of the forum a fair bit. My first post is a question I cannot find the answer anywhere on the web.
I’m hoping someone can answer this.
I’m changing a early XP falcon from a pink resistance wire to a ceramic resistor in the engine bay.
Is there a formula of matching the ohms of the resistor to the ohms of the coil.
They are available between about 1.2 and 1.8 ohms.
I have a few old coils and they vary around 2 ohms and below.
Thanks Jeff

Adrogen · 10-06-2021, 09:33 AM

'What is up engine heads!'
Hi everyone, hoping to mooch of all of you legends with lots of questions and tech article reading to keep the fleet going

I've come back into fords now in my 30's (loved them when I was young but went full Toyota for teens and 20's and still can't live without my Landcruiser)

with manufacturing ending I think I'm probably not the only one feeling nostalgia and a feeling like I need to be back in

current rego falcons are my XH 6cyl manual ute (with chongalui trutrak) and my AU XR8 manual ute.

the 'projects' I guess you'd call them haha are; f100 dentside with a 302 clevo, my XE fairmont (have a clevo for it aswell) my AU XLS ute (manual and Windsor) my AU Fairmont ghia (winsdor) have an XF and also a BA wagon, oh and also an AU wagon XR6 mockup and an ED wagon S pack.

So yeah got the clevo, windsor, SOHC and a barra... on the neverending hunt for something with a 460BB (i'll probably never afford :'( )

Adrogen · 10-06-2021, 10:32 AM

almost forgot the XH panno! and my other 2 utes an XF and an XG. plus Dads XY ute

Bevanh · 14-06-2021, 04:14 PM

Hi all. Joined the forum a couple of weeks back and very impressed with all the information available. So Cheers for that.
Owned Fords all my driving life. Currently have 2004 Territory AWD Barra also my drive car is an EL Fairmont Ghia only a six unfortunately. Looking forward to finding the info needed when required.

norfolk lifestyle · 14-06-2021, 04:27 PM

Hi all. New member from Norfolk Island. Ford trained mechanic from the 70s but long since retired and now just tinkers. Hire car owner /operator now. Ford connection now only stretches to 94 Mustang soft top as a toy. Great reading forum posts.

Jimpac · 16-06-2021, 11:00 AM

Hi all. Just joined today as was hoping to find an answer to a problem which has just developed with my 2006 Ford Ranger. After driving intervals of 70 to 100 ks the drive train warning light illuminates and engine power is reduced. After stopping and switch of engine, immediately restart engine the warning light goes out and full engine power is restored, all good for another 70 to 100ks. Wondering if it's a computer problem or some impending transmission problem. Anybody else had any similar problems? Thanks in advance. Jim

**GasoLane** · 16-06-2021, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimpac

Hi all. Just joined today as was hoping to find an answer to a problem which has just developed with my 2006 Ford Ranger. After driving intervals of 70 to 100 ks the drive train warning light illuminates and engine power is reduced. After stopping and switch of engine, immediately restart engine the warning light goes out and full engine power is restored, all good for another 70 to 100ks. Wondering if it's a computer problem or some impending transmission problem. Anybody else had any similar problems? Thanks in advance. Jim

Hi Jim and welcome to AFF. The best people to ask would be in the Ranger section.................

https://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=416

robricho · 20-06-2021, 08:25 PM

Gday to all,
Just bought a XR6 and was hoping to find out any tips or tricks or any helpfull info on my car. Looking forward to having alook through this forum.

manny001 · 21-06-2021, 10:23 PM

Hi everyone,

Manny from Perth here, I own a 2006 BF Fairmont & hoping to learn how to upgrade my ride.
Future plans, extractors, 2.5" exhaust & new tyres & to resolve minor issues.

A.J · 22-06-2021, 07:57 AM

Hi All.
First time Ford owner here, 2019 Wildtrack bi-turbo, great car, save for a few electrical gremlins that Ford are having issues with. Hope to get a few tips and tricks from the Ranger section.
Cheers
A.J

Less Ter · 22-06-2021, 04:44 PM

Gday all!

I have a 2014 PX XLT 3.2l auto 4x4 Ranger. Looking forward to some tips and tricks, specs etc. I’ve had an issue with vibrations around 80k-100kish and have finally sorted it today so I will share my learnings.

Cheers

Gerry · 22-06-2021, 07:51 PM

Hi Everyone, just scored a EL Fairmont Ghia 5.0 litre. Will be repainting and going through the mechanicals as soon as I get time. My daily is a BA RTV 6cyl and 5 speed manual

Varden · 23-06-2021, 01:52 PM

Hi Everyone.

I recently purchased a 1977 XC Ford Falcon sedan 351c, C4 auto after a twenty year absence from the blue oval and I'm in the process of fixing it up to put back on the road. My first car was a Ford and I've had many Fords large and small, the last one prior to this XC was an XB coupe I owned way back before kids and homeloans when coupes could still be found in wrecking yards and a mint one would cost you $10k.

I'm looking forward to starting a build thread and asking questions!

condogcu · 26-06-2021, 01:28 PM

Hi all,
Ive got gremlins in my pk 2011 ranger xlt cetral locking, cycling on/off intermittently while driving or keys out. Sparky diagnosed dead central locking module so replced that....ouch.$$$. Still not fixed. Have pulled the relay out now so can lock with key only.
Any tips please?
Cheers Condogcu

**GasoLane** · 26-06-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by condogcu

Hi all,
Ive got gremlins in my pk 2011 ranger xlt cetral locking, cycling on/off intermittently while driving or keys out. Sparky diagnosed dead central locking module so replced that....ouch.$$$. Still not fixed. Have pulled the relay out now so can lock with key only.
Any tips please?
Cheers Condogcu

Hi Condogcu and welcome to AFF.

Have you tried looking in the Ranger Forums?

https://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=417

condogcu · 26-06-2021, 03:45 PM

Yes Gasolane have tried https://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11487436 , any other tips? cheers Condogcu

**GasoLane** · 26-06-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by condogcu

Yes Gasolane have tried https://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11487436 , any other tips? cheers Condogcu

Only that you start a thread in there, someone may have come across this before.

tricky · 29-06-2021, 01:44 PM

hi all newby here got a 98 explorer 4.0 sohc, love the old girl, hate the motor stupid design for timing chains, not game to try and replace myself, looking for a good mechanic to replace them, or a reco motor, live on central coast any ideas??? its still driveable so sydney or newcastles ok any held greatly appreciated cheersMick

condogcu · 29-06-2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

Only that you start a thread in there, someone may have come across this before.

Thanks GasoLane, will do

Shane Martin · 30-06-2021, 10:16 AM

Hi my name is Shane I currently own 4 fords 93 Capri 01 falcon Ute 08 falcon wagon 14 fg falcon ute all factory gas except the Capri have been driving 01 ute factory gas for 20 years and have found it to perform well and efficiently and to be reliable. I'm looking to sell 01 Ute and 08 wagon for the right price both in A1 condition?

Paulwallaby · 02-07-2021, 10:50 PM

Hi, I'm Paul. Recently bought a 2004 BA XR8 260 5spd. Stock standard apart from Uni-filter and some gauges on top of dash. I love the car. Previously owned BA and BF 6cyl Falcons and BF Fairlane 6cyl. Planning to keep the XR8 as it's a 1 owner car and well looked after. Has high mileage but still tight and great to drive.
I wonder if anyone has suggestions for a good gearbox (TR3650?) oil and additives if required?
Also time to replace rear shocks and springs I think. Have used Pedders springs before but what do you guys think?
Cheers.

tejmar · 03-07-2021, 06:03 PM

Gday All,

Im helping a mate get his ZC Fairlane running and came across this site. Looks realky good with heaps of technical information available. Anyway, wish me luck, this car he's restoring has'nt been started for some 5 odd years. A "former" mate of his has dismantled the ignition, removed the dizzy.

Rog.

HULKFGF6 · 03-07-2021, 07:31 PM

HI ALL
Iam looking for some info on wiring in a
speedo drive to a ba falcon ecu and trans
using a au rear section with the transducer.
iam having trouble working out the wireing and the pin out on the ecu
with voltage to the unit..
it is in a f100 old truck
any help would be good thanks agin

Shane Martin · 04-07-2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane Martin

Hi my name is Shane I currently own 4 fords 93 Capri 01 falcon Ute 08 falcon wagon 14 fg falcon ute all factory gas except the Capri have been driving 01 ute factory gas for 20 years and have found it to perform well and efficiently and to be reliable. I'm looking to sell 01 Ute and 08 wagon for the right price both in A1 condition?

anyone interested in a photo or a chat of either car email me @ stmfencing@gmail.com

blue xa · 04-07-2021, 12:03 PM

Hi all my name is Pete. After confirmation by Mark Barraclough (GT Historian) I now know that the xa coupe in my garage is the only xa coupe produced in Rothmans Blue and it jst so happens to be an RPO 83. Yes it lives!!!! BUt I dont have the original engine. Mark has done a search to see if the engine is being used currently in a registered vehicle to no avail. I need some advice on the best way to try to track down this donk if at all possible. Maybe it still exists maybe it doesnt but Ive at least gotta try to find it. Cheers Pete

HMC · 05-07-2021, 10:43 AM

G'Day all

First a confession: I don't currently own a Ford. I used to, however, many decades ago in a different age and continent.

Recently have been bitten by a strong desire to own a ute, so have recently placed an order on a new Ranger XLT. But, with the world as it at the moment, I'm told it's not going to be arriving anytime soon.

Thought I'd sign up to the forums and do some research while I anxiously await the start of Ranger ownership.

Currently, a two-Toyota owner, but both fairly new ones. But hoping to replace both of them with Fords. One will be the Ranger and thinking of an SZ Territory for the partner. But, what's likely going to happen (I can see it in my mind now) is that the partner will "steal" the Ranger each morning forcing me to take the Territory.

Advice for or against either vehicle choice is welcomed.

Regards

HMC

Xr8panda · 05-07-2021, 11:55 AM

Hey all

My names Joel I currently own an 09 fg xr8 and have a long history with fords, I've owned an eb xr8, an ed falcon and a eb falcon with the abs. My history started with an xy gs fairmont dad used to own and my love grew from there also have a 68 gt mustang in the family aswell I'm glad to be here, dad and I are going to look to rebuild the 5.4 over the next year or two maybe just fully restore the car so any tips and advice would be awesome. Excited to be apart of this community maybe join a car club to eventually.

chopnchange · 06-07-2021, 05:50 PM

Hey, what a great forum... I am in the process of setting up a project build, to install a Barra 6, into a Mk1 Ford Capri.

I've done some research on the engine, and I will be keen to pick peoples brains to workout an optimal driveline solution rated for approx 800hp. I will build the engine with an aim of 600hp in output by adding a turbo to the mix. The ideal transmission would be a 6 speed manual.

At this point, I have got the Capri (1973 GXL), and a new workshop is going up, so the next step will be to finalise the driveline for the project, and to dive into the project build itself.

Cheers

20SR01 · 06-07-2021, 08:28 PM

Hi All,

I have a 2001 Ford Laser SR, looking to get some help on roofracks for it. Genuine or the universal?

It's nothing special but I need some to stop trying to fit it all inside.

Thanks for any help

SlaminSam · 08-07-2021, 09:40 AM

Hiya,

I have a Ford AU1 on the way I have bought off a one owner since new. Paid a little bit for it but it's got a full service history and in very good nick.

I've had a few fords in the family, but only one of my own. I sold my BF XR6T a few yrs ago. Great car.

Anyway look forward to all the input and guidance on here.

Cheers