I haven't disappeared, just came down with Pneumonia last month.
We've gotten some wiring squared away and switched the distributor and have spark now!
Getting closer but standard time has cut into my work day evening progress!
I looked back through this build thread and realized that all of the pictures are build in progress versus great photos. I promise I'll get detailed and cleaned up photos as well as a detailed build sheet once we get this thing buttoned up and on the road. It will still have a few things to do...
The wiring colors I have found do not seem to match up with the manual's schematic listings.....
Looking for some guidance, please.
TIA
Here are the two connectors that I have not identified yet: (The third I have identified: it is to the in-tank pusher fuel pump)
First 2 photos- conncetor 1-...
I have an 88 Ranger Supercab STX 4x4 that originally was a 2.9l / 5spd truck. Not sure if it had a manual tcase originally. It was just a roller when we bought it and is now a hybrid / swap build. We now have a NV3500/NP241C installed but not wired in yet.
I am having issues connecting the...
Thank you! Super helpful for me to continue on w/ this all. The harness had been cut when they pulled the junk engine out. Super challenging to find this vintage in salvage around here! Now to figure how to wire in the missing pieces to the GM one-wire alternator.
Had to take a pair of small breaks to travel south to visit family- Updated progress:
Brand new windsheild for PA inspection is installed, but we Have some electrical issues right now. No horn, Dome light, front turn signals or running lights in the valence (might be an LED issue there) and...
My son's 88 STX Hybrid build had some significant wiring issues. We removed, unwrapped, attempted to repair and reinstalled ALL harnesses. We have 3 wires near the driver's firewall in the engine that are "unattached" and we're having trouble identifying where they should be connected. The truck...
Registered today to HOPEFULLY have this running and inspected to join the TRS crew at the Carlisle All Truck Nationals...
Also insured and has PA plates now- Just gotta finish and inspect it next week....
Fingers crossed....
Hello all!
Looking for a fuel pressure output (in psi) from just the 85-88 In tank low pressure pump? In our 88 STX we've
replaced the dead & missing 2.9FI w/ a Buick carbed turbo 3.8 and are still using the in tank pump.
Trying to figure what the output pressure of the low pressure pump will be...
we've got those. Looking for this part used (on a budget)- still need to buy exhaust and radiator/alternator:
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-parking-brake-lever-eotz2a638a
Which part is the "strut" you're referring to? Never heard it called that....The pin that goes thru and gets the clip on the top? I Can find those online.
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