running rough... fuel problems??

[Rowdy Fitzgerald]

When mine went out I took a peace of wire 6" long, stripped 3/4" off each end, twisted the ends and pushed them into the plug ends. Mine had burned up and I did that to get me home.

 

[Terry]

I thought there were 2 fuel filter, but could only find 1. I replaced the canister filter on the rail because I didn't.see the other 1.

There is one. Its almost up into the engine compartment.

 

[Terry]

They only had the canister filter... Your eyes are working OK.

I have an 86 and there is two. Look harder it is there. There is a metal piece that it clamps to.

 

[cscott9016]

Well. I gave in and drove it to my mechanic. I'll let y'all know what was wrong.

 

[Wrxpulse]

This is nearly identical to the problem I had with my '88 2.9.
My problem was collapsing intake lifters and the solution was a solid lifter conversion:http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130943

-Jack

 

[freedom5]

If your fuel pressure is good, it could be an injector clogging. Running a couple of cans of fuel injector cleaner through it wont hurt. I had some similar problems a coule of years ago and the injector cleaner eventually cleared it up. I now put a can in every three fill ups.

 

[cscott9016]

Fuel pressure tested perfect. Mechanic says its a sensor. Any suggestions? MAP, EGR, TPS? The whole alphabet I guess.

 

[cscott9016]

It was the oxygen sensor. It runs good again.

 

[Terry]

They only had the canister filter... Your eyes are working OK.

No your eyes are not working good. I have an 1986 2.9 ranger and I can tell you the they have two filters. You can also call napa or any other auto parts store and they will have a listing for two. Please do not post things that are incorrect. We are trying to help people here not screw tham up???