Damon Toth
Member
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2008
- Messages
- 61
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- Points
- 6
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
My 1989 STX 4x4 ranger with a 2.9 v6 ran fine, then it sat for 3 weeks or so, went to start it and the battery was almost dead. I started it and it ran for 20 seconds and died, tried to restart and nothing. also, my gas gage was not working so I replaced the sending uint/ Fuel pump and fuel pump relay. It will start and run 15-20 seconds and then die after sitting a while; once it starts it will not start again for ah hour or so. I tested the inertia switch it was fine. When I turn the key the fuel pump runs for a few seconds and then stops.
I assume the spark is fine becuase it starts on the initial try and I am guessing it's a fuel issue, I don't know?
When replacing the relay I found a braided ground strap with clip attachement but I dont know where it came from- could it be from the power distribution block and could it be the cause of my problems?
Any help woould be appreciated.
Thanks
I assume the spark is fine becuase it starts on the initial try and I am guessing it's a fuel issue, I don't know?
When replacing the relay I found a braided ground strap with clip attachement but I dont know where it came from- could it be from the power distribution block and could it be the cause of my problems?
Any help woould be appreciated.
Thanks