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2.8 refuses to start?!?


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i have an 83 2.8 and it has compression, spark and fuel but it wont catch it just cranks over...is there a special way to time this "cologne" motor or whatever it is?
 


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Does it even attempt to fire? How's the timing chain?




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well i have read on several accounts that there isnt a timing chain, but a gear in its place...Either way the rotor button still spins so i ruled that out...today i got the truck running after dumping a gallon of gas in the carb and twisting the distributor with my hand. But it still runs rough...
 
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yeah i read that before i posted just to make sure...im interested in the duraspark conversion what are the benifits? and are the steps of the swap documented anywhere?
 
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Rammunition360 said:
yeah i read that before i posted just to make sure...im interested in the duraspark conversion what are the benifits? and are the steps of the swap documented anywhere?
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http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/2_8Duraspark.html

the benefit for me was eliminating the computer,sensors,vacuum lines and relays,and the 2150 feedback carb.

all the parts are listed in the link above and i bought mine from napa,including connectors for module and distributor.

expect to spend $500 to $600.post questions here in the 2.8 forum if you get stuck,and read the other posts.good info!
 
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thanks but the danger ranger is gonna be a gas saver...does this effect mileage? And if so how much, because $600 will buy that nice steering stabilizer ive had my eye on for the mud truck haha
 
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thanks but the danger ranger is gonna be a gas saver...does this effect mileage? And if so how much, because $600 will buy that nice steering stabilizer ive had my eye on for the mud truck haha
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Mileage should stay the same,just no codes to deal with or sensors.
 
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Mileage should stay the same,just no codes to deal with or sensors.
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One more thing,$600 included a new carb,rebuilt carbs will save you some $.
 
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