91 ranger makes noises

[BOL]

I have a 91 ranger that when going uphill it makes a ticking noise and does not perform. why?

 

[Big Jim M]

I have a 91 ranger that when going uphill it makes a ticking noise and does not perform. why?

What speed?
How many rpm?
What gear?
How steep is the hill?
How much pedal are you using?
Does it ever do it on level ground?
Big JIm

 

[BOL]

7% grade 4th gear 2300 rpm 45 mph does do it on level ground when trying to accelerate

 

[Big Jim M]

Timing

7% grade 4th gear 2300 rpm 45 mph does do it on level ground when trying to accelerate

Sounds like a few degrees too much timing...don't it.. If that engine don't have adjustable timing then prolly some carbon on the pistons will cause the same sounds. Need to lesson the compression some by cleaning the carbon out.
Big JIm

 

[warrior24]

I have the same problem. Going to check the timing.