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Old 02-10-2011, 08:34 PM
in11charlie87 in11charlie87 is offline
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Default 85 ranger broke

Hey guys I have a 85 ranger 2.3 auto, k heres the break down bothe fuel pumps are good filter good lines good, injectors good basicaly i have fuel coming out the injectors and I have fire on the plugs but engine will not start or even attempt. just turns over. when you shoot starter fluid in intake runs for 10 sec then stalls i pushed the fuel relay button nothing changed. So guys any help will be grateful thx.
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Old 02-10-2011, 09:51 PM
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Default Re: 85 ranger broke

your injectors are firing but it won't run until you squirt fluid in the intake?

sounds like injectors aren't getting fuel...
check the pressure regulator
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Old 02-11-2011, 06:56 PM
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Default Re: 85 ranger broke

see thats the sad part going off the diagram here i have the right pressure to
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:57 AM
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Default Re: 85 ranger broke

might be a timing issue try turning the distributor a little in both directions
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