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Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 06-04-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,157
Posted By duvaltom
all of a sudden shes running like crap!

SO my 88 2.9 is now hard starting, constantly cranking til fire
2 months ago i did plugs wires cap rotor oil change and belts,
ran fine never have a problem with it fired it up and started...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-13-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,634
Posted By duvaltom
Re: 2.9 tear down

already did that today in school, heat took them right out and i cleaned the threads,
im looking for machine shops now
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-12-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,634
Posted By duvaltom
2.9 tear down

Tore down the motor down to crank and block,
it is a 1990 moroe and had an automatic trans behind it, 83000 miles on it,
its fairly clean
i know pics are hard to see but here ya go...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-08-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,281
Posted By duvaltom
Re: anyone ever build a 2.9?

I-I captian. we shal see saturday!
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-07-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,281
Posted By duvaltom
Re: anyone ever build a 2.9?

yes i am going to pick up the motor this weekend,
and i would like to just have it honed out and cleaned and piut new pistons in and use the same old crank new bearings
do you think thats a good...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-01-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,281
Posted By duvaltom
Re: anyone ever build a 2.9?

when i bore it over do i need to put a different cam in it too?
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-01-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,281
Posted By duvaltom
Re: anyone ever build a 2.9?

alright, so people say i can bore it over .030 is this smart or bad idea?
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 02-26-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,281
Posted By duvaltom
anyone ever build a 2.9?

my truck means too much to me to junk just cuz of a tired motor.,
found another low mileage motor, but tearing it apart with ALL NEW internals,
any help on what i should do for heads? or cam?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-16-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By duvaltom
Re: electrical problem... again...

sorry it is a 1988 ranger xlt 4x4
there is no fuze box under the hood
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-16-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By duvaltom
electrical problem... again...

so the other day my ranger wouldent start with the key..
just put a new clutch safety switch in key switch and solenoide.
now..
so when i turn the key to on all the lights come on fuel pump turns...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-15-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By duvaltom
Re: problem with my 88 2.9

no this was all proformed before this problem accured as in in the last month then this starting problem happned, i wouldent just start buying un necicary parts
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 01-15-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,358
Posted By duvaltom
Re: 2.9 rebuild

yes i plan on it, maby 2000 dollars at most not including having it bored over and cleened at a machine shop
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-15-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By duvaltom
Re: problem with my 88 2.9

went to napa spent 51.99 got new switch put it in and she cranked over. fired right up!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-15-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,478
Posted By duvaltom
Re: any completely MURDERED out rangers???????

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/3414hduval/rangaaa.jpg
next i need tints...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-15-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By duvaltom
Re: problem with my 88 2.9

my clutch switch has 4 prongs tho maby five.. well my father saw me getting frusterated were going to napa in a few if they have one he said hed buy it for me, so wele see guys
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-14-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By duvaltom
problem with my 88 2.9

so guys ive hever had a problem before and i do now,
i turn the key with clutch engaged and doese nothing, like as if i never pressed in the clutch
i just changed the key switch and starter...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-12-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
lmc
Views: 1,183
Posted By duvaltom
Re: lmc

i bought floor pans, weather stripping fuel tank straps tail gate straps rear window slider and dash cover, was all here at one in 5 buisness days
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-11-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,629
Posted By duvaltom
My Ranger 1ST GEN! 4X4

a year ago i joined and was 16 and bought a 1988 ford ranfer reg cab 7ft bed 4x4
i dod a little refreshing..
tell me what you all think!!!!...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 01-10-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,358
Posted By duvaltom
2.9 rebuild

okay guys here is the start to my overhaul
i have a 1988 ford ranger 2.9 5 speed 4x4 178000 miles on her and shes a dog, im assuming all the 2.9s are slow but mine runs good just must be hurtinn...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-17-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 849
Posted By duvaltom
1988 ranger headlights

i would like to find an upgrade for my 1988 rangers headlights, any ideas and or website?
thanks!
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-10-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,574
Posted By duvaltom
When i turn on high beams my headlights completly shut off

i have a 88 ford ranger and now when i click to highbeams my headlights just shut off.. any ideas?
Forum: Lifted Suspension 08-07-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By duvaltom
Re: Leveling kit advise

no way will it really help ride?
i need new shocks anyway, its my first truck taught my self how to weld on this baby and how to paint, but its got all seson tires and i want a better look!
Forum: Lifted Suspension 08-05-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By duvaltom
Leveling kit advise

i have a 1988 ranger 4x4 reg cab 7ft bed and i am wondering how good a leavling kit would look?
any advise? i donot want to lift it as it is my daily driver just looking for a good stance
thanks!
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 07-06-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 907
Posted By duvaltom
tempature gauge,

my rubber boot that connects to the brass tempature sending unit in the water pump dosent want to stay on, my gauge always reads hot once warmed up, andy help?
can i change the boot?
maby its the...
Forum: Exterior Tech 05-28-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,252
Posted By duvaltom
Rear window fit 1988

i need a new rear window for mr 1988 ranger gegular cab, what year rear window can i use?
THANKS!
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