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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-23-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By sedonakevin
'96 2.3L Cold Start problems

Hello all,
I have a '96 ranger with 2.3L, 5-speed, 298,000 miles. Right now the truck starts like it's flooded when cold in the morning (or after work). I can pump the gas pedal, sometimes hold...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-10-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
Posted By sedonakevin
No power to the Fuel Pump relay ??

Hello,
I have a 1996 ranger, 2.3L 5-speed. Wed. night I parked the truck and now it will not start (it does turn over). There is no sound from the fuel pump, there is no sound or 'click' from the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-27-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By sedonakevin
Re: 1996 2.3L ODB II Code & 'live data' questions

tomw0,
Thanks for the info. I had kind of planned on checking the fuel pressure just hadn't gotten around to it yet. Is there a specific volume for a fuel flow test??

I did change the filter...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-26-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By sedonakevin
1996 2.3L ODB II Code & 'live data' questions

Hello, I have a 1996 Ranger XLT, 2.3L, 5-speed 285,000 miles. Recently replaced the head gasket. Currently the truck idles OK but runs a bit rough under a load - especially uphill. I just...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-07-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,343
Posted By sedonakevin
Re: 1996 2.3L timing belt/camshaft/valves question

whiskeymike,
Sorry to be a pain in the a** this is my first 2.3L SOHC engine (lots of experience with small & big block Fords & Chevys).

Anyway - I think you answered this, but just want to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-07-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,343
Posted By sedonakevin
Re: 1996 2.3L timing belt/camshaft/valves question

Thank you tomw0 and whiskeymike,

I didn't think the 2.3L was an interference engine - thanks for the confirmation that it is not. looks like I drive it a couple of trips to work & back with the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-06-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,343
Posted By sedonakevin
1996 2.3L timing belt/camshaft/valves question

I recently replaced the head gasket on my '96 2.3L. When putting the timing belt back I lined up the TDC mark on the balancer with the TDC mark on the timing cover, lined up the notch on the oil...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-03-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By sedonakevin
Re: 2.3L Spark plung boot/handles/grippers/thingies question

msparks -

this is the thing I'm looking for. Hope the photo comes thru OK

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m619/sedonakevin/2_3L_EGR_and_PCV_7__zpsl4mxqvse.jpg...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-03-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By sedonakevin
2.3L Spark plung boot/handles/grippers/thingies question

I'm in the process of replacing the head gasket on my '96 2.3L Ranger XLT. So far all is going according to plan. When removing the plug wires before getting the head off I noticed two of the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-28-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 823
Posted By sedonakevin
Re: 1996 4 cyl misfire??

Thanks tomw0,
I'll look at that first. Then start looking at plugs & wires again. This seems to last longer than I'd expect from water droplets - unless there is a lot of water in the tank. But...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-27-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 823
Posted By sedonakevin
1996 4 cyl misfire??

Hello Everyone,
1996 Ranger, 4cyl, 5-speed, 250,000 miles.
My issue is the truck starts fine, Idles OK, but runs a bit rough on acceleration & under a load (uphill), kind of like trying to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-30-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,370
Posted By sedonakevin
Surging RPM at idle

Hello Everyone,

My '96 Ranger 2.3L, 5-speed has a problem>

I replaced the upstream O2 sensor (after I pinched the wire between the engine & transmission while replacing the clutch). Prior to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-07-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By sedonakevin
Re: 96 Ranger - acts like vapor lock

steelhorse,
Thanks for the info. I did forget to mention that my truck is a 4cyl, 5-speed - so no it did not shift gears. I have not yet checked for codes, will stop by Autozone and have that...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-02-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By sedonakevin
96 Ranger - acts like vapor lock

Hello all,
This has probably been asked before, if so, my apologies. Tuesday (7/1) I was driving between Cottonwood & Prescott AZ. About 35 miles, ambient air temp was about 104 degrees, the...
Forum: General Tech 01-23-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,445
Posted By sedonakevin
2.3L Ranger - rough idle at low rpm after changing plugs

Hello Everyone,
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3L fuel injected. I just changed all 8 plugs (old plugs - tan color with a little grey for all cylinders a few gaps were excessive). Set the gap on the...
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