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    Low side pressure surges upward when clutch ingages

    It's a 2001 Ford ranger. Trucks been sitting most of the last year. A/C Clutch was not engaging. It has been low on r134 before. Added a can, or a partial can, of refrigerant. Now pressure surges upward when clutch engages, then goes down and starts cycling. I stuck a forsale sign on it and put...
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    Towing with a 4.6l?

    At 6000lbs tow capacity, at least it can tow something. Drove the 60 miles to look it over. First impression, looks great. Love the color. Closer look. No 7 pin trailer connector, looks like the smaller trans oil cooler. Definately not the HD tow package. Interior dingier and more worn that...
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    Towing with a 4.6l?

    OK, I'm still keeping an eye out for a tow vehicle. In used car shopping, I give a lot of weight to price, & condition which seldom lands on the exact specs I might prefer. Now there's a 06 Expy RWD with a 5.4, 156k & no tow package. I'm finding a 6000lbs spec for max trailer weight but a...
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    Towing with a 4.6l?

    Thanks all for your response. The ad is now 25 days old. There may be a reason it's unsold. I've spoke with & texted with the owner and the info seems positive. There is not enough support for towing with the 4.6l for me to make the 60 mile drive to look at it. If it can't tow a decent size...
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    Towing with a 4.6l?

    "4.6l" is too short for a search term. I'm looking at a 2003 Expedition EB 4.6l RWD. Why this one? It's available, RWD, affordable, one owner, near enough, and appears to not be abused. Depending on where I read it the towing capacity is 5000 lbs, or 6050 lbs. I get it that the 5.4l would be...
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