ocelotl
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- Location
- Los Angeles
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9 EFI
- Transmission
- Manual
hi guys i sure hope you can figure out this mystery for me. first off the basics:
i have a 1986 ford ranger, 4x4, 2.9 liter EFI, with manual tranny.
the problem:
whenever i drive her for an extended period of time (stuck in traffic for example), she begins to die out as if she is running out of fuel. odd thing is that if i leave her alone for about 5-10 minutes, she starts right up again no problem (unless i get stuck in traffic for another while). i can only assume this has something to do with the temperature because it only occurs when she has been on a while and is better once allowed "cool down".
what i've done:
at first my power brake booster had a vaccume leak so i had that replaced after being told that this was messing with the engine air/gasoline intake mixture. DID NOT solve the problem. not that big of a deal cause it needed to be replaced anyway.
then i was told it was the ignition control module. just replace that two days ago (i greased it up like i was supposed to) and replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, and distributor cap as well. did NOT solve the problem. it just now died on me and after waiting 10 minutes drove home no problem.
i was originally told it was a fuel pump problem but wouldn't that be problematic ALL THE TIME? not to mention, why would it "fix itself" after cooling down? so i don't think its the fuel pump.
the solution:
you guys! help a brother out. i want to be able to enjoy her without fear of her leaving me i a time of need. i thank you in advance for reading this long message and for any responses you have for me.
thanks!
i have a 1986 ford ranger, 4x4, 2.9 liter EFI, with manual tranny.
the problem:
whenever i drive her for an extended period of time (stuck in traffic for example), she begins to die out as if she is running out of fuel. odd thing is that if i leave her alone for about 5-10 minutes, she starts right up again no problem (unless i get stuck in traffic for another while). i can only assume this has something to do with the temperature because it only occurs when she has been on a while and is better once allowed "cool down".
what i've done:
at first my power brake booster had a vaccume leak so i had that replaced after being told that this was messing with the engine air/gasoline intake mixture. DID NOT solve the problem. not that big of a deal cause it needed to be replaced anyway.
then i was told it was the ignition control module. just replace that two days ago (i greased it up like i was supposed to) and replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, and distributor cap as well. did NOT solve the problem. it just now died on me and after waiting 10 minutes drove home no problem.
i was originally told it was a fuel pump problem but wouldn't that be problematic ALL THE TIME? not to mention, why would it "fix itself" after cooling down? so i don't think its the fuel pump.
the solution:
you guys! help a brother out. i want to be able to enjoy her without fear of her leaving me i a time of need. i thank you in advance for reading this long message and for any responses you have for me.
thanks!