Sudden loss in oil pressure.

[Franklin]

I bought truck with 134000 miles on it,got it home removed the bed to replace fuel filler hose, after installing hose it wouldn't start,fuel pump wasn't pumping,replaced relay and still wouldn't pump so I replaced fuel pump , fired right up .Keep in mind the only distance total driven thus far was may 5 miles ,the day I bought it I drove it home,ok after fuel neck hose,fuel pump replaced i drive it to work next morning truck ran great.At lunch I drive 1 mile and oil pressure gauge needle goes crazy and falls to nothing,at this time I'm thinking it was the sending unit had gone out because there was no engine rattle, ticks or knocks that may indicate oil pump failure. So I drive back to my job work rest of day and drive home I noticed a little tail pipe smoke then stop in little a puff of smoke ,cleard up drive on home still no noise engine. However I discovered that alternator was not putting out,now even more frustrated my only transportation is totally. 1 thing happening after another to this truck I've just payed to much money for to begin with plus parts labor and lots of aggravation so I put my battery on charge hopeing I could make it to parts house the next morning to purchase alternator, well about 2 miles down the road I noticed smoke ,I pulled over ,engine ticking like crazy now I'm really about ready to leave it and walk home but didn't and drove back home,now here I sit with no transportation, spent all the money I had saved up for a vehicle on that ranger that has been nothing but a burr in my side.
My question is? What to do, I cant afford to build the motor is there an alternative to fixing it or should I call the scrap yard? My answer is going to be inconclusive to the response of the Ranger Station thanks.

 

[pjtoledo]

it appears most are at a loss for words.
so I'll just say welcome to the Ranger Station Forum.

what engine was in it?

up here in the rust belt we tend to replace anything mechanical up to the point where stuff literally falls off or disappears.

 

[Curious Hound]

You didn't mention anything about checking the dipstick. Is there oil in the engine? Have you noticed any leaks?

Try taking a valve cover off and see what it looks like underneath. Shortly after I bought my Ranger, I took it offroad. Going up a steep hill, I lost oil pressure. When I got home, I removed the valve covers and found sludge blocking the rear oil return holes. So the oil pump pushed the oil to the top. But going uphill, the oil couldn't return to the pan. Therefore, the pump was starved for oil. Maybe you have a similar situation. If too much oil is collecting in the valve train area, that could also follow the valves and cause smoke. All I had to do was clean out all the sludge. Then I did an oil change and added some Marvel Mystery oil to help clean things out. Next oil change after that, normal routine maintenance.

 

[Franklin]

Thanks for your no help reply as I dont live in the rust belt nor would

 

[Franklin]

Thanks for your no help reply as I dont live in the rust belt nor would

Thank you very much for the tip I will most certainly try that

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Thanks for your no help reply as I dont live in the rust belt nor would

 

[pjtoledo]

it's gonna be another one of those nights



we are still waiting to learn a few useful vehicle details, like what engine?

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

it's gonna be another one of those nights



we are still waiting to learn a few useful vehicle details, like what engine?

Medicated and dedicated, baby.

 

[Shran]

Well edited

Chill.

Thanks for your no help reply as I dont live in the rust belt nor would

No need to get snippy. You're getting free advise on a free website and nobody gets paid to be here. I realize that your situation sucks, been there, lost an engine in a similar deal years ago. Check the stuff that ericbphoto mentioned and report back.

Welcome to the forum as well.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Chill.

Fight me!

 

[Franklin]

You didn't mention anything about checking the dipstick. Is there oil in the engine? Have you noticed any leaks?

Try taking a valve cover off and see what it looks like underneath. Shortly after I bought my Ranger, I took it offroad. Going up a steep hill, I lost oil pressure. When I got home, I removed the valve covers and found sludge blocking the rear oil return holes. So the oil pump pushed the oil to the top. But going uphill, the oil couldn't return to the pan. Therefore, the pump was starved for oil. Maybe you have a similar situation. If too much oil is collecting in the valve train area, that could also follow the valves and cause smoke. All I had to do was clean out all the sludge. Then I did an oil change and added some Marvel Mystery oil to help clean things out. Next oil change after that, normal routine maintenance.

Thankyou I will consider doing that,as I not very good Mechanic. Today I stopped in at o Reilly

Bought e

 

[Franklin]

Were is oil sending unit located on a 1990 2.3 ford ranger

 

[Franklin]

Should I remove oil sending unit and test air pressure with gauge?

 

[Jaelaw89]

Did you check the dipstick or remove the valve covers to check for build up?

 

[Dirtman]

Oil is slippery.