89 2.3 Running rough and dying at idlehttp://www.therangerstation.com/forums/images/s

[1989rangerob]

So I'm driving it as it is. I replaced the u joints which made the vibration go away and the truck drives fine. She burns oil but she goes. I still need to figure out the idle issue though

 

[Mark_88]

I drove mine for about 100,000 km or more with the wonky oil consumption...just got to the point where I'd have more oil on reserve than gas some times...still haven't found a direct swap engine or even one I would consider rebuilding...

 

[tomw]

Have you checked your PCV hidden down under the front runner of the intake manifold? That would possibly affect oil consumption and a miss.
tom

 

[1989rangerob]

Have you checked your PCV hidden down under the front runner of the intake manifold? That would possibly affect oil consumption and a miss.
tom

Not yet. I did notice the coolant temp gauge isn't working. I'll bet that if I replace the temp sensor and the sending unit that the computer will stop trying to run the motor like it's cold...

 

[1989rangerob]

I drove mine for about 100,000 km or more with the wonky oil consumption...just got to the point where I'd have more oil on reserve than gas some times...still haven't found a direct swap engine or even one I would consider rebuilding...

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[tomw]

Is the thermostat working? That can affect the coolant temp, and thus operating temp & computer reaction.
tom

 

[1989rangerob]

Yea. I put a brand new one in when I rebuilt the front of the motor. The temp gauge in the instrument panel doesn't work. I'm going to replace the sensor and the sending unit.

 

[XLTsplash]

I didn't have a tool for the crank sensor when I replaced the timing belt on my Dad's 89 Ranger years ago. Is this the timing belt cover you need ?http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-OEM-89...d=100034&prg=10502&rk=4&rkt=8&sd=170400281671

 

[1989rangerob]

I didn't have a tool for the crank sensor when I replaced the timing belt on my Dad's 89 Ranger years ago. Is this the timing belt cover you need ?http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-OEM-89...d=100034&prg=10502&rk=4&rkt=8&sd=170400281671

I actually took one off a truck at a pull-a-part... and didn't install it.