87 Ford Ranger 2.9 Problems NEED ADVICE!!

Ju_Ju_1289 · 01-24-2009, 11:28 PM

Well first off you just need to know that this 87 ranger has been sitting in my basement for about 8 years, so that is most of the source of my problems. The engine has been rebuilt and i have been driving it for about 4 or 5 days with no problem.

The engine sounds fine, and it rev's fine, but now its having a real hard time accelerating. If you hold the pedal over 1/4 down it will just stall so ive just had to feather the gas to even struggle to get past 45 mph. Also its blowing TONS of smoke out the exaust. I figured there was some place where oil was leaking into the cylinders. I read somewhere online that rangers will sometimes get a hole in the diaphragm of the pressure regulator and was mixing oil with fuel. Replaced the regulator and am still having the problem. I also noticed a oil leak twards the front of the crankshatf. Not sure if its the front gasket or if its dripping from somewhere else.

I figgured before i take it to a mechanic and have to empty my wallet I'd make sure im not missing something very simple.I am only 18 years old so i am on a fixed budget so if there is anyone who has any advice i would greatly appriate it. Thanks!

MagnaV30 · 01-25-2009, 07:40 AM

What color is the smoke coming out of the tailpipe?
Have you checked the oil for milkyness?

Ju_Ju_1289 · 01-25-2009, 10:54 PM

The smoke is white, it looks like regular exaust. The oil leaking out the bottom looks fine but when i check the stick it is about half way up, and "max" is only the first 2 or 3 inches.

alaskan155 · 01-25-2009, 11:25 PM

cracked head/blown headgasket

**Redneckryder** · 01-25-2009, 11:52 PM

yep--i concur. (always wanted to say that)

MagnaV30 · 01-26-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskan155

cracked head/blown headgasket

My first thought as well.

Ju_Ju_1289 · 01-26-2009, 09:41 AM

Is there a possibility that the valve seals have deteriorated leaking oil into the cylinders?

feellnfroggy · 01-26-2009, 12:25 PM

If its halfway up the stick as in 5-6 inches, tehn it is way overfull. That will explain alot of smoke, unless i misunderstood what you were saying. you should drain the oil completely, check the plug and refill with the proper level of oil. Use a lucas oil treatment too.

Ju_Ju_1289 · 01-26-2009, 12:36 PM

Ive already changed the oil and the oil on the stick is very thin.

JTH1972 · 01-26-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by feellnfroggy

Use a lucas oil treatment too.

So how does that stuff work? I've seen it before, but I don't know of anyone who uses it.

Psychopete · 01-26-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JTH1972

So how does that stuff work? I've seen it before, but I don't know of anyone who uses it.

It makes your oil thick as hell. Usually if it comes down to using that stuff to hide ticking or knocking, the engine internally probably isn't in that great of shape. To hide noises, I can't image any other use for it.

Pete

01-24-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
Ju_Ju_1289 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9L Class: 2WD Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	87 Ford Ranger 2.9 Problems NEED ADVICE!! Well first off you just need to know that this 87 ranger has been sitting in my basement for about 8 years, so that is most of the source of my problems. The engine has been rebuilt and i have been driving it for about 4 or 5 days with no problem. The engine sounds fine, and it rev's fine, but now its having a real hard time accelerating. If you hold the pedal over 1/4 down it will just stall so ive just had to feather the gas to even struggle to get past 45 mph. Also its blowing TONS of smoke out the exaust. I figured there was some place where oil was leaking into the cylinders. I read somewhere online that rangers will sometimes get a hole in the diaphragm of the pressure regulator and was mixing oil with fuel. Replaced the regulator and am still having the problem. I also noticed a oil leak twards the front of the crankshatf. Not sure if its the front gasket or if its dripping from somewhere else. I figgured before i take it to a mechanic and have to empty my wallet I'd make sure im not missing something very simple.I am only 18 years old so i am on a fixed budget so if there is anyone who has any advice i would greatly appriate it. Thanks!
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01-25-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
MagnaV30 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, British columbia, Canada Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9L Class: 2WD Street Used For: Inducing terror in passengers Posts: 224 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	What color is the smoke coming out of the tailpipe? Have you checked the oil for milkyness?
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01-25-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
Ju_Ju_1289 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9L Class: 2WD Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	The smoke is white, it looks like regular exaust. The oil leaking out the bottom looks fine but when i check the stick it is about half way up, and "max" is only the first 2 or 3 inches.
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01-25-2009, 11:25 PM	#4
alaskan155 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cheyenne Year: 2002 1988 Make: honda and ford Model: CR-v and Bronco Engine: 2.4l/5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: dd/toy Posts: 947 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (1)	cracked head/blown headgasket __________________ retired TRS member Currently on Fullsizebronco.com under same name current toy: 88 Bronco 35s stock/ no sway bars 5.0/AOD/BWt-case 210k miles 4.10 gears, Rock sliders, chopped quaters far future mods: D60/10.25 sas/removable doors/custom bumpers
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01-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#5
Redneckryder Guilty by association Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ionia, MI Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX X-Cab Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Whatever the wife won't let me do in the Jeep. Posts: 613 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (0)	yep--i concur. (always wanted to say that) __________________ Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you.....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Got a new ranger....
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01-26-2009, 09:41 AM	#7
Ju_Ju_1289 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9L Class: 2WD Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Is there a possibility that the valve seals have deteriorated leaking oil into the cylinders?
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01-26-2009, 12:25 PM	#8
feellnfroggy Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD for right now. Posts: 4,461 Rep Power: 20 iTrader: (0)	If its halfway up the stick as in 5-6 inches, tehn it is way overfull. That will explain alot of smoke, unless i misunderstood what you were saying. you should drain the oil completely, check the plug and refill with the proper level of oil. Use a lucas oil treatment too.
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01-26-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
Ju_Ju_1289 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9L Class: 2WD Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Ive already changed the oil and the oil on the stick is very thin.
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