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So I dragged my other 1990 ranger out of what's been it's grave for the last two years next to the oak tree in my back yard It lost oil pressure when warm so I parked it and have not touched it since. Now I have a new engine to put in so I am trying to revive it. But before I go through all the work of swapping engines I at least want to make sure it will still drive. Therefore I'm trying to get the old engine started.
It started just fine when I parked it 2 years ago, but it just cranks now.
Things I've verified:
All fuses are good.
The fuel pump runs when the key is turned on.
I've got 35 psi fuel pressure at the rail, and holds steady during cranking.
I've got good spark at least on number 1 and 5 (the two I held the plug against the block while cranking and watching the spark).
Generally, all the electronics (head lamps, buzzer, etc) seem to work good.
I've got the plug wires on in the right order: 14-25-36
Things I've tried:
New battery (old one was dead as a doorknob)
Cleaned and gapped spark plugs.
Wire brushed all terminals on the cap and rotor.
Different TFI module
Different EEC from a 1990 2.3 ranger (I know it's a different engine but the starting functions are all the same)
Three different ignition coils.
Tried twisting the dizzy about 30 degrees in either direction in 5 degree increments while cranking.
Starting fluid through the throttle body.
I'm kind of stuck on this one. Anyone else have some ideas?
It started just fine when I parked it 2 years ago, but it just cranks now.
Things I've verified:
All fuses are good.
The fuel pump runs when the key is turned on.
I've got 35 psi fuel pressure at the rail, and holds steady during cranking.
I've got good spark at least on number 1 and 5 (the two I held the plug against the block while cranking and watching the spark).
Generally, all the electronics (head lamps, buzzer, etc) seem to work good.
I've got the plug wires on in the right order: 14-25-36
Things I've tried:
New battery (old one was dead as a doorknob)
Cleaned and gapped spark plugs.
Wire brushed all terminals on the cap and rotor.
Different TFI module
Different EEC from a 1990 2.3 ranger (I know it's a different engine but the starting functions are all the same)
Three different ignition coils.
Tried twisting the dizzy about 30 degrees in either direction in 5 degree increments while cranking.
Starting fluid through the throttle body.
I'm kind of stuck on this one. Anyone else have some ideas?
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