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@scotts90ranger Yes, the back valve cover bolts were loose. I tightened them and it stopped smoking (yeah, it was smoking too). But, oil is still pouring out. @RonD. I think you might be right. I did feel the crankshaft and no, it wasn’t perfectly smooth. It had some whitish sort of build up...

Hi all. 2.3 1987 Lima, fm145 5 speed manual. Was pouring oil before I changed the rear main. Yes, I waited too long. I was literally adding 4 quarts of oil between every tank of gas! Well, Just finished putting it back together… and it still pours oil. Did a compression test, and lost about...

Doing my 1987 FM145 now and have it all together.... but.... I press down the clutch pedal to the floor yet the clutch doesn't dissengage. I think there are air bubbles in the master (maybe the slave?). How did you bleed it?

Thanks, but it sounds like you are referring to the newer quick-connect style, yes? The old style simply has a metal fitting that slides into the slave cylinder and is held in place with an "R" clip. With my truck, if I disconnect, there is nothing to stop the fluid from draining out the...

First time doing a clutch, and I'd like to say I'm 99% done... except it's not working. The basics: 1987 4x4, 2.3 Lima/Pinto and 5-speed. I bought the M-PACT 07048WS kit from RockAuto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8139676&cc=1137530&pt=1993&jsn=14. I replaced the pilot...

First time doing a clutch, and I'd like to say I'm 99% done... except it's not working. The basics: 1987 4x4 + 5speed. I bought the M-PACT 07048WS kit from RockAuto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8139676&cc=1137530&pt=1993&jsn=14. I replaced the pilot bearing, put in the new...

If you need reliability and you've zero'd in on a Ford Ranger, you've made the right choice. Hard to go wrong with any of them. I've had a 1997 4.0 OHV, and now a 1987 2.3Lima. The 4.0 needed new gaskets on the intake plenum.... that was easy. The only real issue was the 5spd tranny...

Just hooked it up and ran it. So far so good. Guess we'll see how long it lasts.

Thanks alwaysFloored and Daniel Black. The tap idea is a good one. But I had my buddy weld a lip on the bottom wedge of the header. We’ll see if this works.... keeping my fingers crossed. Otherwise the tap is going to be my next attempt.

I made the switch from the cast manifold to the shorty header. I think my truck gained some pep, and I like the fact that the headers save some weight. But I have two issues: 4 extra holes: In 1987, Ford put extra holes on the engine head, directly under the exhaust holes. The cast manifold...

OK, last night, I took the timing cover off again. To my surprise, the cam and crank were properly aligned on their respective timing marks. Put it back together and it started! Lol, I'm not sure why it died the night before, but I wish I had tried a little harder to get it started. Either...

Forgot to mention, I replaced the tensioner pulley over the weekend... but not the spring. I'll try that next.

Thanks Ron D and Rusty Ol Ranger, you were correct... however... :confused:.... It ran great for a total of 2 minutes and jumped again. What could be causing this? I will say, I heard a loud tick or knock, sounded kinda lick a valve? Also, once I got everything pulled apart and the crank...

Thank you Rusty ol Ranger and Ron.

Thank you Ron! Oh man, if that is the issue I'd be so happy. I'll begin exploring that rabbit hole.

Well, it comes to this... My truck won't start. Yes, I'm a rookie, but I read a lot. And this truck has me stumped. Time for help from the forum: Truck Summary: 1987 2.3 Lima engine. Yes, its old... but runs great. About 187K miles. Truck was running fine. I parked at the office, worked...

Hi Everyone! Just introducing myself. I just purchased my 3rd ranger. I learned to drive on my step data's '92 stick 4x2 long bed with a 4cyl. I bought a '97 4x4 4.0 extended cap with a stick when I turned 27 and owned that for ten years. Now I'm 40 and I just bought the best Ranger of them...