Ranger-Forums - The Ultimate Ford Ranger Resource

2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech General discussion of 2.9L and 3.0L V6 Ford Ranger engines.

Where are the spark plugs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-11-2010
Brandon77's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Orono, ME
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Where are the spark plugs?
The vulcan is running like crap so I figured I'd change the sparkplugs. Looking quickly I couldn't seem to find them. Where are they??
 
Reply Like
  #2  
Old 02-11-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
in your muffler.
 
Reply Like
  #3  
Old 02-11-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
okay really. there's 3 on either side of the motor. just look a bit harder. they're there. LOL
 
Reply Like
  #4  
Old 02-11-2010
Brandon77's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Orono, ME
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
okay really. there's 3 on either side of the motor. just look a bit harder. they're there. LOL
Hah. Thanks
 
Reply Like
  #5  
Old 02-11-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
also, not sure about a non body lifted truck. but i know on mine i could probably change mine through the fenderwell lol. maybe jack the front of the truck up and take off the wheels and take a peek through there
 
Reply Like
  #6  
Old 02-11-2010
Brandon77's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Orono, ME
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
also, not sure about a non body lifted truck. but i know on mine i could probably change mine through the fenderwell lol. maybe jack the front of the truck up and take off the wheels and take a peek through there
Good call, looks a little tight
 
Reply Like
  #7  
Old 02-11-2010
Fx4wannabe01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 21,721
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
removing the plastic inner fender helps a ton too.
 
Reply Like
  #8  
Old 02-11-2010
Alon's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 2,555
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 1 Post
follow your spark plug wires.....down to the spark plugs.

If you can't find the spark plug wires, you shouldn't be working on a truck.
 
Reply Like
  #9  
Old 02-11-2010
Brandon77's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Orono, ME
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Alon
follow your spark plug wires.....down to the spark plugs.

If you can't find the spark plug wires, you shouldn't be working on a truck.
Yeah yeah I found them, just looked quick and in the wrong spot
 
Reply Like
  #10  
Old 02-11-2010
Rolldogg's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 3,424
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by Brandon77
Yeah yeah I found them, just looked quick and in the wrong spot
LOL......

No, they aren't on the top of the block.......LOL

Hey, nothing a little REDBULL can't fix.
 
Reply Like
  #11  
Old 02-12-2010
Fx4wannabe01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 21,721
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
in your muffler.
Originally Posted by Alon
follow your spark plug wires.....down to the spark plugs.

If you can't find the spark plug wires, you shouldn't be working on a truck.
Originally Posted by Rolldogg
LOL......

No, they aren't on the top of the block.......LOL

Hey, nothing a little REDBULL can't fix.
You all recieve the post of the day awards!
 
Reply Like
  #12  
Old 02-12-2010
Toms994x4's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sanford, NC
Posts: 1,300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I never thought I would see a thread asking where the spark plugs were....
 
Reply Like
  #13  
Old 02-12-2010
mwood1985's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Marietta GA
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Toms994x4
I never thought I would see a thread asking where the spark plugs were....
me either which is why i forwarded it to the TRS guys for further technical observation
 
Reply Like
  #14  
Old 02-12-2010
Fx4wannabe01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 21,721
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
It's okay guys....

This thread ain't as bad as this one: "What's that tube that the dip stick goes into?" https://www.ranger-forums.com/f15/i-...ck-auto-83819/
 
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Spark Plugs Wires & Spark Plugs
vancouverisland
4.0L OHV & SOHC V6 Tech
13
09-09-2019 05:16 AM
New Spark Plugs - Better MPG - Halo Plugs
SnowWhite
4.0L OHV & SOHC V6 Tech
3
05-29-2007 05:06 AM
PDQ!! Seafoam question......new plugs before, or new plugs after???
Fx4wannabe01
General Technical & Electrical
9
05-22-2007 10:55 AM
Spark plugs & wires
Diabolic
SOHC - 2.3L & 2.5L Lima Engines
9
03-28-2005 03:49 PM
Noise supression / shielded spark plugs and wires??
FireRanger
General Ford Ranger Discussion
13
11-04-2004 05:34 AM
Back to Subforum
2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech
View Next Unread
let your feelings be known




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Where are the spark plugs?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:48 PM.