FirstRanger86
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- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
I'll admit I went right to the v8 swap section, but I got this 2.9 (2wd, auto) 86 Ranger at an auction, cheap. It isn't in half bad shape. I don't want to put a ton of money into it, but if I could get it running, I would tune it up and use it as-is.
I paid $25 at the junkyard for a new battery, and it doesn't start, but it does crank. There is spark, because one spark plug wire was broken, and arcing to the manifold. Even on 7 cylinders, it wouldnt fire. From inside the cab, I can't hear if the fuel pump is kicking on. A label under the hood talks about a shut-off switch.
Where should I take off the fuel line to see if it's pumping? Will it pump with key turned to "on?"
Also, if I'm not getting fuel, and it sat (empty tank at least) for a long time, is there more than one pump (low pressure/high pressure)? Which one to begin with? On my old Jeep Comanche, I can change the fuel pump while the tank is on the truck. Same deal here?
I'm just trying to figure out a way to get her started without spending a fortune, to find out that maybe the transmission is shot, or the engine needs a rebuild....any advice on how to proceed?
Thanks a ton for reading--
Tom
I paid $25 at the junkyard for a new battery, and it doesn't start, but it does crank. There is spark, because one spark plug wire was broken, and arcing to the manifold. Even on 7 cylinders, it wouldnt fire. From inside the cab, I can't hear if the fuel pump is kicking on. A label under the hood talks about a shut-off switch.
Where should I take off the fuel line to see if it's pumping? Will it pump with key turned to "on?"
Also, if I'm not getting fuel, and it sat (empty tank at least) for a long time, is there more than one pump (low pressure/high pressure)? Which one to begin with? On my old Jeep Comanche, I can change the fuel pump while the tank is on the truck. Same deal here?
I'm just trying to figure out a way to get her started without spending a fortune, to find out that maybe the transmission is shot, or the engine needs a rebuild....any advice on how to proceed?
Thanks a ton for reading--
Tom