M.F.P.
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- Apr 11, 2022
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- Location
- Tillsonburg Ontario
- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
Good day all!
this is my last attempt at trying to find a solution to my problems! i'll try and keep it brief.
I've had this truck for 8 almost 9 years. it's a 1984 Ford Ranger with a 2.0L. 1bbl carb.
right from when i bought it it's been stupidly cold blooded. so i replaced the auto choke with a manual. it helped but still very cold blooded.
Well sure enough one day (16years old) i forgot to put the oil cap back on and ran it empty on oil.
fast forward 3 years and i rebuild the engine completely.
Still cold blooded!
Last year i rebuilt the carb, no help. +30deg C - 100ish F - and i'd still have to let it run for a solid 5 min with choke before i could drive it.
after its warm, it runs like a top!
the only vacuum leak i could find is the throttle shaft is slightly wore out, and i'd have to physically move it up and down in order for it to accelerate with propane or brake clean.
From the research i've done i have a few options, all of which arent great but i dont know what to do.
1 - New factory carb
2 - Find a local doner with a 2bbl and replace the complete intake
3 - aftermarket intake and carb, racer walsh - webber, or esslinger with a holley 350
one thing to note is i'm in Canada,
Thanks in advance!
this is my last attempt at trying to find a solution to my problems! i'll try and keep it brief.
I've had this truck for 8 almost 9 years. it's a 1984 Ford Ranger with a 2.0L. 1bbl carb.
right from when i bought it it's been stupidly cold blooded. so i replaced the auto choke with a manual. it helped but still very cold blooded.
Well sure enough one day (16years old) i forgot to put the oil cap back on and ran it empty on oil.
fast forward 3 years and i rebuild the engine completely.
Still cold blooded!
Last year i rebuilt the carb, no help. +30deg C - 100ish F - and i'd still have to let it run for a solid 5 min with choke before i could drive it.
after its warm, it runs like a top!
the only vacuum leak i could find is the throttle shaft is slightly wore out, and i'd have to physically move it up and down in order for it to accelerate with propane or brake clean.
From the research i've done i have a few options, all of which arent great but i dont know what to do.
1 - New factory carb
2 - Find a local doner with a 2bbl and replace the complete intake
3 - aftermarket intake and carb, racer walsh - webber, or esslinger with a holley 350
one thing to note is i'm in Canada,
Thanks in advance!