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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-09-2011, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,539
Posted By pbilt
Re: how to install a msd blaster coil on a 85 tfi ignition

the red cylinder coming off the positive is the feed back capacitor (filter) but im still confused about the ignition ballast
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-09-2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,965
Posted By pbilt
Re: Shutdown and failure to restart

i would check the electric control module if it starts when its cool and then shuts off when it gets hot thats a good sing off a bad ECM but if it was at the stealer ship they should of found thar...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-09-2011, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,539
Posted By pbilt
how to install a msd blaster coil on a 85 tfi ignition

i have a 85 efi 2.3 and i just bought a msd blaster 2 cylinder coil and am confused on how to hook it up i know you cut the 2 + and - and hook them up to the new terminals but on one of the 2 red...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-25-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,588
Posted By pbilt
slight hollow knocking sound in great detail description

i have a 85 2.3 it has a slight hollow knocking sound constantly that fallows the rpms its louder on the bottom and it sounds like its coming from the back drivers side it is louder when its cold but...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-15-2011, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,377
Posted By pbilt
need a faver for someone with a timing light please

i have a 85 2.3 ranger and i was wondering if anyone that has a timing light would check what there ignition timing is with the spout connected and let me know. when i unplug my spout and set the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-03-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,614
Posted By pbilt
Re: high highway rpm or is this normal

not sure if the math is right but the numbers look good to me and i am running the 4.10s currently
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-03-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,614
Posted By pbilt
speedo

no the speedo is 12 miles fast but i use the gps for the speed the main question is will 3200 rpm damage any engine parts on a 1800 mile trip
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-03-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,614
Posted By pbilt
Re: high highway rpm or is this normal

damn 55 mpg what mods did you do to get that and i know there no speed demon but the speed limit throu most of montana is 75
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-03-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,614
Posted By pbilt
high highway rpm or is this normal

i have a 85 ranger 2.3 4*2 the person before me put 3.08 gears in and i got it and put 4.10s in now at 75 its running around 3200 rpm is that normal or is that to high and im about to make a trip...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-21-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,771
Posted By pbilt
Re: 2.3 and 2.9 input shaft sizes

the other transmission is in the scrap yard and i dont want to buy it with out knowing firsthttp://www.fordrangerforum.com/images/smilies/gtn/boxing.gif
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-21-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,771
Posted By pbilt
Re: 2.3 and 2.9 input shaft sizes

i appreciate the responses but do you know this for a fact like have you or anyone you know done this swap the ford shop says it will work but thats just the computer hes sitting behind telling him...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-21-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,771
Posted By pbilt
2.3 and 2.9 input shaft sizes

i have an 85 ranger 2.3 4*2 with a bad m5r1 and i found a toyo kogyo5 in a 89 2.9 are the input shafts the same size or no
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-20-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,525
Posted By pbilt
Re: 2.3 and 2.9 bell housing compatibly in trany swap

let me know if i didnt give a good enuff description of what the question is or if i jumped around to much
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-20-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,525
Posted By pbilt
2.3 and 2.9 bell housing compatibly in trany swap

i have a 85 ranger 2.3 4*2 it has a m5od that is bad the only rangers that are in my scrap yard are all 2.9 4*2 i dont know what year they are and most of them have a tk5 in them and i would rather...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-16-2011, 02:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,964
Posted By pbilt
noisy m5od

i have a m5od 4*2 it shits perfect no noise and goes right into gear but in all gears while im driving theres a sound coming from the transmission its like a slight grinding scratching kind of noise....
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-04-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,416
Posted By pbilt
Toyo Koygo to M5OD-R1 swap clutch and flywheel question

i have a 85 2.3 ranger 4*2 it has a Toyo Koygo 5 speed thats going out and i have a M5OD-R1 out of a 89 2.3 4*2 ranger but it has no clutch will the Toyo Koygo clutch and my old flywheel work with...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-25-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,030
Posted By pbilt
85 ranger 2.3 base ignition timing at 20 btdc at idle is this normal

i have a 85 ranger 2.3 and when i unplug the spout conector and set my base timing to 10 btdc then tighten the dizzy but when i plug the spout back in the timing jumps to 20 btdc i was wondering if...
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