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Old 05-09-2019, 05:53 AM
tracerallis tracerallis is offline
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had the valve cover gaskets replaced on my ranger about a month ago. ran great before but now when it's damp or raining it doesn't want to start. turns over fine but seems to be no fire. took back to mechanic but they couldn't get it to "not start". any ideas??
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Old 05-09-2019, 07:12 AM
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It's an electrical issue. Coil pack shorting or arcing, plug wires worn, or other ignition component. They may have knocked something loose or cut something slightly when doing the valve covers, but more than likely it was already on it's way towards failure beforehand.

Find a new mechanic. Have the ignition system checked over.
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Old 05-09-2019, 08:13 AM
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thanks dirtman. they had it back in the shop for 4 days but couldn't find the problem. would think that would all be testable. will talk to him about it.
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Old 05-09-2019, 11:38 AM
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Mist water on the engine while it's running and look for the thing that starts sparking.... completely serious.
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Old 05-09-2019, 12:06 PM
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good idea, will try this weekend. thanks!
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Old 05-12-2019, 07:14 AM
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dirtman; sprayed coil pack and plug wires, nothing. what other ignition components under there? thanks.
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