1985 Ford Ranger 4X4
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1985 Ford Ranger 4X4
I have a 1985 Ford Ranger 4X4, 2.8 Liter engine. For the last
two years and more so now, the truck seems to die on me especailly when I am slowing down, or come to a complete stop. Seems to happen more when it is raining or snowing. I just put a new carburetor in, checked error codes, have checked the wiring to see if there is frqyed bad wiring, and cannot find anything wrong. It is really getting annoying. Does anyone have any solutions for this problem. Becomes a big problem when you slow down to make a turn, and the engine dies. Whew!!!
two years and more so now, the truck seems to die on me especailly when I am slowing down, or come to a complete stop. Seems to happen more when it is raining or snowing. I just put a new carburetor in, checked error codes, have checked the wiring to see if there is frqyed bad wiring, and cannot find anything wrong. It is really getting annoying. Does anyone have any solutions for this problem. Becomes a big problem when you slow down to make a turn, and the engine dies. Whew!!!
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Welcome to FTE Cruz.
Aside from all the other stuff, check the timing. If you don't have a timing light, just advance the timing a little bit at a time. You'll need to test drive it to check for pinging. When you reach that point, back the timing up a bit.
Aside from all the other stuff, check the timing. If you don't have a timing light, just advance the timing a little bit at a time. You'll need to test drive it to check for pinging. When you reach that point, back the timing up a bit.
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I had the same problem with my 83 2.8 Ranger plow truck. It really sucks when you try to turn a corner and the engine dies. Put a vacuum guage on the engine and make sure you don't have any leaks. That was my problem. The modulator for the transmission was leaking and causing the problem. It's a quick, cheap and easy check. I replaced the hose and the engine idles fine.
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Thanks for all your inputs on my Ranger problem. I appreciate it
and will check a couple of those items out. Seems to run a lot
better with the new carb, but still acting up. I had not thought
of the vacuum. Again, thanks.
and will check a couple of those items out. Seems to run a lot
better with the new carb, but still acting up. I had not thought
of the vacuum. Again, thanks.
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