bensemailis
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- New River, Arizona
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Bronco II
- Engine Size
- 2.9
- Transmission
- Manual
Ok, so I finally took the plunge and bought a Bronco II. found an '86 Eddie Bauer.
I have problems with it that I am trying to fix, but am just unable to.
1. when sitting at idle, if I engage the AC compressor it sputters down and dies. if I am on the highway it is fine. I tightened the throttle screw a bit, because it was almost falling out, I will have to test the AC tomorrow.
2. Power loss. After running the truck for about 15 or 20 minutes, it has a loss of power when I push the throttle in, if I keep the throttle easy, I can slowly accelerate. But if I push in more, it stops accelerating all together. I havnt tried flooring it at that point, because I am afraid to break something. The problem goes away after the truck cools off.
I have seen a few threads about issue 2 but havnt seen any real solid suggestions. I am considering ordering a new TPS. If I could figure out how to get to the TFI I would replace that too.
I was also unable to identify some things under the hood. There are 2 connectors on the passenger side, coming out of the wiring bundle. They go to nothing, and I am unsure if this is supposed to be this way. I am including pictures to help. one red larger connector, and one small white connector.
The second is a 2 section box, that has 2 caps in it. It appears like it should have fluid in it. It looks like the piping feeds into the intake, and I am unsure exactly what it is. It is located up in the front on the drivers side. lower in the engine compartment. I have included a picture of this as well.
I am hesitant to take it back to mechanics, as they seem to not be able to recreate the issue I am having, and keep telling me the truck is in overall great shape.
BTW its a manual, and does have 90+k on it. It was a motorhome toad most of its life, so I am unsure how many miles are actual driving miles on it at this point.
Thanks for helping a newbie in advance!
I have problems with it that I am trying to fix, but am just unable to.
1. when sitting at idle, if I engage the AC compressor it sputters down and dies. if I am on the highway it is fine. I tightened the throttle screw a bit, because it was almost falling out, I will have to test the AC tomorrow.
2. Power loss. After running the truck for about 15 or 20 minutes, it has a loss of power when I push the throttle in, if I keep the throttle easy, I can slowly accelerate. But if I push in more, it stops accelerating all together. I havnt tried flooring it at that point, because I am afraid to break something. The problem goes away after the truck cools off.
I have seen a few threads about issue 2 but havnt seen any real solid suggestions. I am considering ordering a new TPS. If I could figure out how to get to the TFI I would replace that too.
I was also unable to identify some things under the hood. There are 2 connectors on the passenger side, coming out of the wiring bundle. They go to nothing, and I am unsure if this is supposed to be this way. I am including pictures to help. one red larger connector, and one small white connector.
The second is a 2 section box, that has 2 caps in it. It appears like it should have fluid in it. It looks like the piping feeds into the intake, and I am unsure exactly what it is. It is located up in the front on the drivers side. lower in the engine compartment. I have included a picture of this as well.
I am hesitant to take it back to mechanics, as they seem to not be able to recreate the issue I am having, and keep telling me the truck is in overall great shape.
BTW its a manual, and does have 90+k on it. It was a motorhome toad most of its life, so I am unsure how many miles are actual driving miles on it at this point.
Thanks for helping a newbie in advance!
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