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Forum: How-To Submissions 03-31-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 168,451
Posted By Floordford
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

Hmm, yeah. Just unplug the waste spark coil to see what difference there is.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-26-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Floordford
Re: 4k shifting, too early?

So on my 1st to 2nd gear shift it is perfectly normal for it to shift at 4k at WOT? Honestly im just trying to get conformation from others with 2.3 autos so I can see if something is wrong.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-26-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Floordford
Re: 4k shifting, too early?

Well im not looking to wind it past its red line, just get to the red line. It seems strange that its not able to get up to it.

New everything by the way. Filter, plugs, wires, air filter, its...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-26-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Floordford
Re: 4k shifting, too early?

Well the tach is pretty vague. I know its red as you get close to 6k. Probably even 5,500. But I just noticed I had alot more to go. My concern is that its choked up. Possibly a clogged cat or carbon...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-25-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Floordford
4k shifting, too early?

The '91 2.3 auto is shifting at 4,000rpm from 1st to 2nd at WOT. Is this normal or should it have more power to turn all the way to the red line close to 6,000rpm?
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-16-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 168,451
Posted By Floordford
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

Still it makes no sense to have two coils when the main coil is sparking every time a piston gets to the top. Its a redundancy. Im not sure what you were meaning by the spark working against and with...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-03-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,027
Posted By Floordford
Replacing oil press. switch seems impossible

Im a pretty good at turning wrench but this task seems to have a much higher difficulty level. I did find the nearly hidden switch. Its high up on the block and near the firewall. There is so much in...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-30-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 849
Posted By Floordford
Will trans fluid come pouring out...

...if I pull the vacuum modulator out? I have a seriously bad leak coming from this thing and id like to pull it to see if the o ring is bad. But id like to know how much fluid if any will come out...
Forum: General Tech 01-26-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,387
Posted By Floordford
Re: Rear ABS and (Brake) light on

Do auto parts places now carry the diagnostic tool for the old OBD 1 systems. I know they have the OBD 2 readers.
Forum: Interior Tech 01-24-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By Floordford
Who sells hard door handles?

I need a passenger side interior door handle. I already got a driver side. But the one I purchased seemed softer and more pliable than the stock Ford handle. I like the more firm feel. Point me in...
Forum: General Tech 01-22-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,387
Posted By Floordford
Re: Rear ABS and (Brake) light on

I just bled the whole system and its topped off.
Forum: General Tech 01-22-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,387
Posted By Floordford
Rear ABS and (Brake) light on

What should I start looking at first? Recently I did front new everything and bled everything. Then inspected the rear and bled both rears as well.
When I say new everything I mean new calipers,...
Forum: How-To Submissions 01-22-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 168,451
Posted By Floordford
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

Heres my thing, the coils that they have are really two coils in one. They only fire off off left side and right side. Not at each of the 4 points like a distributor might. So when 4 is getting spark...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-20-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,240
Posted By Floordford
Re: Cold air intake

I removed the snorkel thing and also used a Dremel with a cut off wheel and cut the side out of the bottom of the air box. Probably no more powerful but its fun to hear that little 2.3 growl.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-17-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,055
Posted By Floordford
Re: vibration between speed of 40 and 50

Get the tires looked at. Tire stuff can feel like its drive train but the harmonics can do funny things. Especially if there is water inside a tire.
Forum: How-To Submissions 01-16-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 168,451
Posted By Floordford
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

Still, these coils dont fire off like a distributor. It doesn't fire 1342 it fires (14) (23) (14) (23). The coil packs are just two coils. Left side, right side. So the ignition coil should be...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-16-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,015
Posted By Floordford
Re: pizza guy looking for the most mpg possible

Id just try to predict when you need to stop and try to coast in neutral as much as possible. Then just be sure to stay up on the maintenance. Its really that simple. Aero stuff really only helps for...
Forum: How-To Submissions 01-15-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 168,451
Posted By Floordford
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

This mod hurts my head to think about it. It makes no sense. Why does a Ranger even need a second coil? And why would anything change if the coil pack sparks 1 and 4 at the same time and 2 and 3 at...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-15-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,015
Posted By Floordford
Re: pizza guy looking for the most mpg possible

Well if you've spent some time on EcoModder then you know those guys will be of more help then guys here who dont tend to think that way. My daily driver is a 2000 Mustang GT but if I mention MPG and...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-15-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,203
Posted By Floordford
Re: Mind gone

Anything happen within a day or two of it starting to act up? Even something very minor like hitting a rough bump?

Ill throw bad ground or water in a connector as a guess in the pot. Are you sure...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-15-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,015
Posted By Floordford
Re: pizza guy looking for the most mpg possible

Go to EcoModder.com. Those guys have done it all. Aero bed caps, grille block offs, higher tire pressure, belly trays, wheel spats, rear wheel skirts, rear diffusers, flat rim covers, better driving...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-14-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,768
Posted By Floordford
1991 Ignition switch cylinder removal

I found this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-2h-hh2hLM
At 2:40 he pushes the pin after the steering wheel is off. Can that pin be accessed with the steering wheel still on? Didn't know if...
Forum: How-To Submissions 01-12-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 168,451
Posted By Floordford
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

Ive got a thread started asking why a second coil is even needed.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/4-cylinder-tech/51106-school-me-dis-91-2-3-a.html

Read the question before just saying "oh its for...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-12-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
Posted By Floordford
Re: School me on DIS, '91 2.3

Even though these coil packs fire left side/ right side, for some reason Ford made 2 & 3 be in a different orientation than the later 2.3s.

Mine is
43
12

Later trucks with the coils next to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-10-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
Posted By Floordford
Re: School me on DIS, '91 2.3

Ive unplugged the emissions coil and it runs just fine.
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