87 manual 2.9 finally running

[Aadams_4440]

I have finally managed to get my 87 manual to start and run. Definitely doesn’t run 100 percent and surges. Timing was set at 10 degrees Btdc https://youtube.com/shorts/RFoHK98-2-A?feature=share

 

[RonD]

Great stuff

If that was cold start you need to check that the ECT sensor is plugged in, 2 wire sensor near thermostat housing, tells computer to run cold engine richer and at a high idle, like 1,000rpms

 

[Aadams_4440]

https://youtube.com/shorts/1bJ73f7aSCg?feature=share

timing is set but still running rough.

here is with the PIP installed
https://youtube.com/shorts/3FKxZG0p7OI?feature=share

 

[RonD]

Check firing order on cap, then......................check it again, then have a friend check it, lol

Then follow each wire to its cylinder

Firing order here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8616&stc=1&d=1204731360

 

[Aadams_4440]

Did this twice. I will make sure they are all firing tonight

 

[Aadams_4440]

https://youtube.com/shorts/REGb7fhEeAQ?feature=share

it’s purring but I’m pretty sure the valve seals are leaking and causing it to burn oil out the exhaust manifold. Is it worth messing or should I swap it ?

 

[RonD]

You can change cracked/dried out valve seals without removing the heads

But I would check compression first, dry test then WET test to make sure its not the rings that are causing excessive blow-by and oil burning

 

[Aadams_4440]

What a day it has been. man this thing will be awesome. If the bendix in the starter would work 100%. Once the 4 low kicked in I could go anywhere. Time for a muffler install, passenger window needs new motor. Rear door still doesn’t open from the outside.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

https://youtube.com/shorts/REGb7fhEeAQ?feature=share

it’s purring but I’m pretty sure the valve seals are leaking and causing it to burn oil out the exhaust manifold. Is it worth messing or should I swap it ?

If its smoking under the hood its probably valve cover gaskets leaking oil on the manifolds, getting hot, and burning off. Its a common 2.9 thing