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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-19-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Re: 88 2.3 interchange with 92 2.3?

Ok everything i can think of on the current motor that's bad is:

Block
Pistons
Cam
Crank
Main Bearings were spun
Rod bearings were spun
Oil pump was bad
Head gasket was blown so I'm...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-19-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Re: 88 2.3 interchange with 92 2.3?

Ok so from reading that thread, it was changed to a distributorless ignition in 89, would this mean I need a different computer and wiring harness?

Edit: For reference, my truck does have a...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-19-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-18-2010, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-17-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Re: 88 2.3 interchange with 92 2.3?

The motor in the truck now is fuel injected.....
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-16-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,622
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Re: New to FRF from NoVa

Welcome from WV
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-16-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
88 2.3 interchange with 92 2.3?

Hello everyone, I have an 88 2.3 5 speed truck and I blew the motor. I found an awesome deal on a 92 model 2.3/5 whatever it was that year. I can get the complete engine for $100 if I pull it (not a...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 07-06-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Complete underhood wiring harness

Hello all, I am in need of a complete underhood wiring harness for an 88 Ranger XLT 2.3 5 speed 2wd. Not looking to spend a bunch but I am in bad need of it. Prices including shipping to 25508 would...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-03-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,422
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Re: 88 2.3 dies at idle

No it's fuel injected but thanks for the reply.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-02-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,422
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-27-2010, 10:49 AM
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Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

I drove it, thats a major accomplishment...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-26-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,422
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
88 2.3 dies at idle

I finally got my truck running and I've noticed a new problem. Only when the truck is warm I can roll up to a stop sign/light/what have you, push in the clutch and the truck sputters and dies. When I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-13-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,128
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Setting Timing on an 88 2.3 (4 plugs)

Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a hurry. I need to know where the inline spout connector is on my 88. It says on my core support that it needs disconnected to time the truck correctly. I called Autozone...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-22-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
nevermind, i found a leak in the line.

nevermind, i found a leak in the line.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-22-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Okay guys, I finally got the truck legal and on...

Okay guys, I finally got the truck legal and on my way to get an inspection sticker the truck started missing very badly so I pulled off the road to check it out. I opened the hood and the entire...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-27-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
The gauge doesn't work, I know it burnt through...

The gauge doesn't work, I know it burnt through that much because I ran out on the way to my buddies house.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-27-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
I don't know a thing about Ford's, I'm a Chevy...

I don't know a thing about Ford's, I'm a Chevy man stuck with a ford. I just know something isn't right, and as I said, no leaks I can see.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-27-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
2.3 using alot of gas

Hey guys, I have an 88 2.3 5 speed that is bone stock. Last nigt I put 4 gallons of gas in it and according to the trip meter I have put less than 2 miles on it which sounds about right. In those two...
Forum: Interior Tech 12-15-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,867
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
ok, thanks man

ok, thanks man
Forum: Interior Tech 12-14-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,867
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Thanks man, I got it off this morning. Did you...

Thanks man, I got it off this morning. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with your gauges? my temp gauge is not working and the fuel gauge is iffy, any idea on that?
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-11-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
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Views: 1,316
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Welcome from WV

Welcome from WV
Forum: Introduce Yourself 12-09-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
Welcome, my stepdad used to live in Lexington SC.

Welcome, my stepdad used to live in Lexington SC.
Forum: Site Announcements, Comments and Suggestions 12-09-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,628
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
I googled "Ranger Forums" and this was one of the...

I googled "Ranger Forums" and this was one of the first on the list so I decided to check it out. I do not regret it because so far everyone has been very friendly and very helpful. Rock on FRF!!!!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-09-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,743
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
nice meats, what size you runnin?

nice meats, what size you runnin?
Forum: Interior Tech 12-07-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,867
Posted By Big Mack Daddy
the problem is that i cant get my hands far...

the problem is that i cant get my hands far enough back in there to get the wires. Someone has cut the connector so i will have to hard wire it in there.
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