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- 1988
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- Ford
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Vehicle - 88 Ranger 4WD
Engine - 2.9
Transmission - Auto
The story ............ Bought this truck not running and don't have much history on it. Once I bought the truck I replaced head gaskets, had the heads worked (new style heads), replaced the distributor. pick up coil, module, plug wires, plugs. The engine will run but it acts as if the timing is retarded, after removing the spout and setting the timing there is no change in the characteristics at all, popping back through the intake at RPM'S above 3000. Removed one of the plug wires and installed a sparky while the engine is running and the spark is blue but will only jump around 1/8 of an inch. Tried this test on my Bronco II and it will jump around a inch or so and is evident that its alot hotter. Removed the primary coil from the Bronco and tried it on the Ranger.... no change it still has a weak spark. Also tried the computer from the Bronco and no change. Can anyone point me in the direction I need to try or has anyone ran into this before. Any info would be greatly appreciated.................
Engine - 2.9
Transmission - Auto
The story ............ Bought this truck not running and don't have much history on it. Once I bought the truck I replaced head gaskets, had the heads worked (new style heads), replaced the distributor. pick up coil, module, plug wires, plugs. The engine will run but it acts as if the timing is retarded, after removing the spout and setting the timing there is no change in the characteristics at all, popping back through the intake at RPM'S above 3000. Removed one of the plug wires and installed a sparky while the engine is running and the spark is blue but will only jump around 1/8 of an inch. Tried this test on my Bronco II and it will jump around a inch or so and is evident that its alot hotter. Removed the primary coil from the Bronco and tried it on the Ranger.... no change it still has a weak spark. Also tried the computer from the Bronco and no change. Can anyone point me in the direction I need to try or has anyone ran into this before. Any info would be greatly appreciated.................
