Bits4Bytes
New Member
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2019
- Messages
- 14
- Reaction score
- 7
- Points
- 3
- Location
- Pacific NorthWest
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Bronco II
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
I bought this little Bronco II several years ago as a project. Body & Interior are in great shape.... but it runs terribly, it definately needs some tender loving care mechanically. I just recently started driving it, terrible gas mileage, no power, poor acceleration... definitely needs a rebuild. Last week it wouldn't start... no spark, the distributor was shot. No big deal, fortunately, I work for Napa. I replaced the distributor, no problem. Got lucky and it went right in the first try. However, when I tried to set the timing I ran into a bit of a problem. The "Spout Connector" has no effect on the timing. With or with the spout connector plugged in the timing remains the same. I tried jumping the connector, the same thing... the spout connector does not affect the timing at all. There is 6.4 - 7.8 volts at the hot side of the spout connection, the voltage increases slightly when I increase the rpm, but the timing does not advance or change with or without the spout connector plugged in, or when I increase the engine RPM. Anyone have any ideas on how or what I should do to correct this problem? I have all the original Ford Shop & emissions manuals, a Chitons and Haynes manual also... I'm an experienced mechanic, 30+ years working in the boating industry as a mechanic, 10+ years in the automotive parts business (3 years in a Ford Parts Dept). I'm stumped,
HELP?!?!?!?