83 Ranger

I did that and appears my batt is still good held at 12.6 Diagnosing further now the rain stopped I'm getting 13.6 volts now on the +B post of alternator but only 12.87 volts at battery engine running With engine and key off I get 12.87 volts at alternator + telling me fusible link is good between alternator and battery so still can't figure out why Im not getting 13.6 at my battery when engine is running?

Coach battery 2 id 9/19 not sure about the starting battery?

Mig welding is easy to learn Once you get the setting set you just pull the trigger and make little C's and a little practice

I happened to look at my solar charger display hooked to my coach battery with no solar panel connected and the meter said 17 volts with no dash light on, engine running it works light goes out as soon as engine starts Checked both battery voltages with meter and were at 17 volts shut it off immediately Checked all wires checked all connections and grounds everything's fine I purchased a new voltage regulator and it read 15.5 volts Took it back and got another one This one reads 13.01 at back of alternator + terminal battery voltage reads 12.87 with engine running Can't imagine two bad voltage regulators in a row and I took alternator to parts store they said its weak but still working within specs Sensor wire has 12v ignition wire has 12v on alternator What could be the problem? Thanks in advance

Just replaced the rear axle bearings and seals on my 83 Gran Sport Ranger The job for the most part wasn't to bad I did have to make a quick and dirt set up to press off the bearings But other than that it went pretty smooth Defiantly not a fan of the rear brakes they were probably the worst part of the job Anyhow here's what I made to press off and on the bearings if anyone was looking for an easy cheap way Made it out of some 1.25" strap i had laying around

It came with new Hankook tires only a few hundred miles on them all the way around With the 0 offset what would be the widest rim I could put on the back and still clear my airbags and springs? I just had it weighed and the local Cat scale and it weighed 1700 Front 2320 back total 4020 with quarter tank of gas and empty water tank so i'm easily within my GVWR of 4650 Thanks

Thanks everyone for your knowledge on the subject This is a great group of people on here I found a local Cat scale near my house I haven't been able to weigh it yet but I'll get back with my findings I also was looking online and I found an 5 lug 15x8 rim that will fit is there a certain offset I should be looking for? Thanks again

Thanks Linda S I understand exactly what you're saying I plan on taking it off on dirt fire roads on occasion which could really put a load on the outer wheel I'll have to look into purchasing some rims, tires and a stabilizer bar and check the bearings while I'm at it One more question my tag says the GAWR is 2905 lb plan on getting is weighed still what's the chances of it coming in under that?

The Gran sport Ranger I bought has the 5 lug with foolies Im not sure the GVW of it but its defiantly lighter than the average Dolphin and some of the others Is it really a problem running the foolies even with lower PSI in the outer tire? Thanks IdahoDoug That's a good idea I'll look into finding a scale to weigh it I'll get back as soon as I get it weighed What was the weight they were rated for from the factory? If I were to go single wheel should I go to a wider rim than stock for stability?

The Gran sport Ranger I bought has the 5 lug with foolies Im not sure the GVW of it but its defiantly lighter than the average Dolphin and some of the others Is it really a problem running the foolies even with lower PSI in the outer tire?

84 Dolphin for sale $2000 Not sure where to post this But I just saw this add if anybody is interested if nothing more than parts? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/869444737862525/

Okay I was able to find a couple none that seem to be the exact size so I may have to open up the hole a little bit Thanks for the replies 83 Ranger

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I'm looking to replace my cracked fuel door on my 83 Gran Sport Ranger I looked through the forum and didn't see anything on this subject I believe the opening is 6.5" x 6.5" and overall is around 11" square I searched the internet and can't find anything to match Do other Toyota motorhomes use this style and if so would anyone have a link to where I can purchase one Thanks in advance! 83 Ranger

I've always put the rubber on the glass Then put a 16 gauge electric wire into the grove on the rubber soaped it up real good and pulled the wire from the inside as someone pushed on the outside as I pull the wire

That came out great Nice work I'd like of do the same to mine

Thanks Linda S I figured there wasn't very many built I'm the 4th owner of this one It was bought brand new from my neighbors up my street and was sold to 3 other neighbors before I purchased it so it's never left my street in its 40 years Everything is original great shape and working order Not to sure on the mileage the speedometer wasn't working but said 98,000 I managed to remove it and free up the tumblers it looked like the grease or what ever they used stuck them together Thanks for the reply I'm enjoying this site 83 Ranger

Hello everyone I'm new to the group I just bought a 83 Gran Sport Ranger which was in pretty good original shape other that the motor I just had to rebuild do to a ring that let loose in the #1 cylinder I was just wondering about what years, options if any and how many were made I haven't been able to find out much of any info on them? Thanks in advance! 83 Ranger

Just purchased an 83 myself I'll be the 4th owner Just looking it over and have to get the engine rebuild the rings let loose on the #1 cylinder and scored it pretty bad Hopefully getting a motor for it built in the next few weeks Luckily I was able to get the price down enough to pay for an engine Everything works and it looks very solid Can't wait till I can take it out