87 Ford Ranger 2.9 Problems NEED ADVICE!!

[Ju_Ju_1289]

Well first off you just need to know that this 87 ranger has been sitting in my basement for about 8 years, so that is most of the source of my problems. The engine has been rebuilt and i have been driving it for about 4 or 5 days with no problem.

The engine sounds fine, and it rev's fine, but now its having a real hard time accelerating. If you hold the pedal over 1/4 down it will just stall so ive just had to feather the gas to even struggle to get past 45 mph. Also its blowing TONS of smoke out the exaust. I figured there was some place where oil was leaking into the cylinders. I read somewhere online that rangers will sometimes get a hole in the diaphragm of the pressure regulator and was mixing oil with fuel. Replaced the regulator and am still having the problem. I also noticed a oil leak twards the front of the crankshatf. Not sure if its the front gasket or if its dripping from somewhere else.

I figgured before i take it to a mechanic and have to empty my wallet I'd make sure im not missing something very simple.I am only 18 years old so i am on a fixed budget so if there is anyone who has any advice i would greatly appriate it. Thanks!

 

[MagnaV30]

What color is the smoke coming out of the tailpipe?
Have you checked the oil for milkyness?

 

[Ju_Ju_1289]

The smoke is white, it looks like regular exaust. The oil leaking out the bottom looks fine but when i check the stick it is about half way up, and "max" is only the first 2 or 3 inches.

 

[alaskan155]

cracked head/blown headgasket

 

[Redneckryder]

yep--i concur. (always wanted to say that)

 

[MagnaV30]

cracked head/blown headgasket

My first thought as well.

 

[Ju_Ju_1289]

Is there a possibility that the valve seals have deteriorated leaking oil into the cylinders?

 

[feellnfroggy]

If its halfway up the stick as in 5-6 inches, tehn it is way overfull. That will explain alot of smoke, unless i misunderstood what you were saying. you should drain the oil completely, check the plug and refill with the proper level of oil. Use a lucas oil treatment too.

 

[Ju_Ju_1289]

Ive already changed the oil and the oil on the stick is very thin.

 

[JTH1972]

Use a lucas oil treatment too.

So how does that stuff work? I've seen it before, but I don't know of anyone who uses it.

 

[Psychopete]

So how does that stuff work? I've seen it before, but I don't know of anyone who uses it.

It makes your oil thick as hell. Usually if it comes down to using that stuff to hide ticking or knocking, the engine internally probably isn't in that great of shape. To hide noises, I can't image any other use for it.

Pete