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Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 01-31-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,739
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Intermitent problem

Just you love these little problems that only show up every once and awhile. Stock coils are 20 bucks so I think I will go with that, I have had a intermitent one on the wifes Escort once.
I did...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 01-30-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,739
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Intermitent problem

It will do it at any speed it seems. Just like you turned the igintion off. Just does it for a second and right back on. May not do it for weeks.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 01-30-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,739
Posted By jimandpam
Intermitent problem

I have a intermitent problem on my 88 2.9 ranger. Its been weeks sence it did it last but did it again the other day. While driving the motor wil just stop running for just a second and right back...
Forum: Interior Parts 12-25-2010, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By jimandpam
1988 Ranger Standard Shift for Automatic

I have my 1988 Ranger up for Trade. no its not a 4x4. Has the 2.9/157K/4 speed with overdrive. Thats why I have it up for trade. I am the only one that can drive it in the family. Its is my everyday...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-18-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

Picked up a fuel regulator the other day and what a big inprovement, NAPA has them for $30 bucks in my area but I found someone parting out a truck a few miles from me and I got the one off that...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-11-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,361
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Sending Unit Float

Juat puting out the part number if anyone else is looking to fix the float on their sending unit rather than buy the whole unit.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-11-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,361
Posted By jimandpam
Sending Unit Float

Came across this ford Part # COAZ-9202-B , thas the brass float that goes bad on the sending units. Going to call a few of the big
Ford dealers in the area and see if they have the part.
Forum: General Tech 10-11-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Right size socket for gas tank straps

Taking the bed off would not help at all. The opening for the fuel pump is right past the edge of the cab. IF you look between the bed and cab you can see the lines. No clearance to pull it out that...
Forum: General Tech 10-10-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Right size socket for gas tank straps

I have taken tanks out befor, not that hard to do. Mechanic's charge way to much.
Forum: General Tech 10-10-2010, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Right size socket for gas tank straps

The heat sheild is not there anymore, last owner had the tank replaced and was not put back on. I am not going to remove the bed of the truck. Looking at were the pump goes in I would not be able to...
Forum: General Tech 10-09-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By jimandpam
Right size socket for gas tank straps

I will be looking into my gas gauge in the old 88 of mine and I think the nuts for the staps for the tank are a 15mm? I have a lot of sockets but not that one and would like to pick up the right size...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 10-08-2010, 05:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

Got some time off work and took a look at the old Ranger the other day and found that the Fuel Regulator was bad. It was leaking gas into the vacuum line. Pluged the vacuum port and line and it runs...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 09-01-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

Well the check engine light came on the other day when I was driving to work. It started to idle realy bad and then the light came on. Went on in to work and when I came out to drive home the light...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-31-2010, 04:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

I have not really noticed and smoke from it.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-30-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

I cleaned the IAC the other day an it did help a bit but when the motor is cold its the worst. After it warms up a bit its a little better.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-25-2010, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

The tank and pump were replaced by the last owner of the truck along with new clutch/and slave and a new complete exhaust system. I did take a look and the intake area this morning and it was really...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-24-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
Re: My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

Changed out the Fuel filter the other day and still have the same problem. Seems to be really bad when you first start it and then gets a little better. It does not die out on me but still rough at...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 08-16-2010, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By jimandpam
My 88 with 2.9 runs rough

My 2.9 in my 1988 runs rough when I start it up and then smooths out. Does not really fell like a miss but just rough running. Thought I would start with some new plugs and see what happens. It did...
Forum: Exterior Parts 07-17-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2
[SOLD] Ranger doors
Views: 847
Posted By jimandpam
Re: Ranger doors

The doors are Sold and picked up last night.
Forum: Exterior Parts 07-16-2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2
[SOLD] Ranger doors
Views: 847
Posted By jimandpam
Ranger doors

Sold

Not going to use these on my 88. No panels, hinges or mirrors. Not all rusted out on the bottom. I am near Dayton, Ohio but do not care to try to ship these. $50 for both of them.
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