SamFisher
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- Joined
- Sep 27, 2015
- Messages
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- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9 Liter
- Transmission
- Manual
Idle and Power Problems
I just bought an 1987 Ranger STX 2.9 liter 5 speed. When I bought it is had an valve cover leak from a broken bolt. But was still able to test drive it. She ran fine, just leaked oil. So I towed it 200 miles home. Got the bolt out, and new gasket. Went for a test drive, no power. So I thought the timing was off, which is was, because there is no bolt or hold down plate on the distributor. Would someone please get me the measurements for the hold down plate and bolt. And would anyone know why she is jittery when driving and no power in 3rd gear. Thanks
I just bought an 1987 Ranger STX 2.9 liter 5 speed. When I bought it is had an valve cover leak from a broken bolt. But was still able to test drive it. She ran fine, just leaked oil. So I towed it 200 miles home. Got the bolt out, and new gasket. Went for a test drive, no power. So I thought the timing was off, which is was, because there is no bolt or hold down plate on the distributor. Would someone please get me the measurements for the hold down plate and bolt. And would anyone know why she is jittery when driving and no power in 3rd gear. Thanks
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