Dies when I try to drive

[jjpp250]

need help with 85 ranger 2.8.
It idles fine and revs up like it should , I try to drive it and it dies it’s a 5speed

 

[franklin2]

Have you pulled any codes?

 

[SenorNoob]

I didn't think codes was a thing on a 2.8?

Regardless, does everything else move freely? Parking brake not on, no brakes stuck, clutch releases fine, etc.
Your profile concerns me. I see 2 tires sizes listed on a 4wd. Both of which are significantly larger than anything the truck would've had factory. Do you know if it's been regeared?

 

[jjpp250]

Yes both axles Right now a have 32x11.5 tires it usually runs fine. I only drive it every couple years plugs and wires are good cleaned the carb

 

[franklin2]

I didn't think codes was a thing on a 2.8?

It has a EECIV computer just like the fuel injected rangers and the 5.0 mustangs. Unless it has been converted over. That is why everyone is looking for late 70's mustang II 2.8 distributors. Those distributors do not require a computer, so you can get rid of all that junk and put a conventional carb on it also. The computer controls the carb and the distributor, along with all the emissions stuff.

 

[jjpp250]

How do I pull codes

 

[franklin2]

Here's how. I believe the connectors are over on the pass side engine compartment.