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katoranger · 03-27-2010, 11:30 AM

Well it is about 8K now. Found some vacuum leaks at the MAP sensor last month and then yesterday found that the vacuum connection at the EGR was not good. Replaced that it ran rough and stall for a few starts and then seemed to correct itself and idle at about 750. Didn't get to drive it yet the rear u-joint is on the tail gate.

2LZ · 03-28-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Well it is about 8K now. Found some vacuum leaks at the MAP sensor last month and then yesterday found that the vacuum connection at the EGR was not good. Replaced that it ran rough and stall for a few starts and then seemed to correct itself and idle at about 750. Didn't get to drive it yet the rear u-joint is on the tail gate.

Boy....didn't read all 4 pages but worked on a ton of these back-in-the-day. You got a 2.3 Pinto-motored Ranger. All in all, not a bad motor but had some issues. They do like to crack pistons but it sounds' like yers are o.k. If your IAC is clean and functioning properly, you most likely may have an internal EGR leak....i.e.....the pintal and seat are no longer sealing closed, due to carbon build-up or burnt seat, allowing gasses to weap past even in 'closed' mode. That will create a lean condition which yer O2 sensor will try to adjust yer ECM for to richen it up. Keep in mind, the EGR solenoid needs to have 'known good' vac lines and also....is it working correctly to only get voltage under load? All things to keep in mind.

katoranger · 03-28-2010, 07:59 AM

Thanks, The EGR does seem suspect. It is running fine other than this idle issue. The stalling is not nearly as bad as it used to be. I replaced alot of vacuum lines, but still probably have to find some.

The IAC is new thanks to Cal.

All that I have left to make this truck in nearly perfect operating condition is this idle issue and the muffler.

The new MIC u-joint is nice.

Weldangrind · 03-28-2010, 04:42 PM

I've had success in blasting an EGR with fine grit media in a cabinet. I wouldn't recommend coarse sand though.

katoranger · 03-28-2010, 05:16 PM

That may be an option. I just filled up and got the best mileage since I have had the truck. 24mpg. That is about what I expected. If I can get that consistently I would be happy. I usually drive at speed under 50 so in 4th gear alot.

Going to have to pull the EGR off sometime and take a look. It ran great today. I think that vacuum line on the EGR may have help alittle more.

Allen

FastDoc · 03-28-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

That may be an option. I just filled up and got the best mileage since I have had the truck. 24mpg. That is about what I expected. If I can get that consistently I would be happy. I usually drive at speed under 50 so in 4th gear alot.

Going to have to pull the EGR off sometime and take a look. It ran great today. I think that vacuum line on the EGR may have help alittle more.

Allen

Not bad. My Ranger's good for 16 around town, driven like a grandmother, and maybe 20 on the highway :P . I believe my Ranger to be in excellent condition and state of tune.

katoranger · 03-29-2010, 08:43 AM

Well the 2.3/5spd 2wd sure help. Of course the 50cc scooters take me off the line, but I get usually get them on the top end.

Did bring home a load of oak firewood last night though.

FastDoc · 03-29-2010, 11:21 AM

Mine's a 4.0 V6 A4LD auto 4X4 extended cab. Probably the worst gas mileage of the Ranger family. I've heard that the 4 cylinder 5 speeds do pretty well on gas.

katoranger · 03-29-2010, 11:36 AM

Good on gas, but slow. I can get to about 75 on the freeway. Downhill.

FastDoc · 03-29-2010, 11:38 AM

Is that with or without towing a boat? :P

katoranger · 03-29-2010, 11:40 AM

I had a 800lb cub cadet in the back and it was all it could do to maintain the speed limit on I-85. Forgot about towing anything.

katoranger · 03-30-2010, 08:17 PM

I was to cruise easily at 70mph today. Thats an improvement.

Went after this cub. Only about 800lbs.

FastDoc · 03-30-2010, 11:47 PM

Cool little tractor!

Our trucks are the same color, but mine's a heck of a lot more shiney! 8)

katoranger · 03-31-2010, 08:43 AM

I was thinking about trying to polish it. Probably hasn't seen wax since the 90s.

I should snap a pic of the mint interior. The exterior is okay, but the inside is like new.

Truck was originally towed behind a motorhome. Alot of it miles were tacked on that way.

Tractor is just temporary. Has a new home in SC in a couple weeks. I sold it before I even loaded it on my truck. :wink:

Also just got me that free toolbox. It needs some aluminum polish.

FastDoc · 03-31-2010, 01:33 PM

Before I polished it mine looked pretty similar to yours. it took a lot of time and a lot of Meguire's and many polishing pads but its pain now is nearly as good as my Vette's. Mine was mostly outside in the desert its whole life and was faded. No rust anywhere on the truck, including the chassis.

03-27-2010, 11:30 AM	#46
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well it is about 8K now. Found some vacuum leaks at the MAP sensor last month and then yesterday found that the vacuum connection at the EGR was not good. Replaced that it ran rough and stall for a few starts and then seemed to correct itself and idle at about 750. Didn't get to drive it yet the rear u-joint is on the tail gate. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-28-2010, 07:59 AM	#48
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Thanks, The EGR does seem suspect. It is running fine other than this idle issue. The stalling is not nearly as bad as it used to be. I replaced alot of vacuum lines, but still probably have to find some. The IAC is new thanks to Cal. All that I have left to make this truck in nearly perfect operating condition is this idle issue and the muffler. The new MIC u-joint is nice. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-28-2010, 04:42 PM	#49
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've had success in blasting an EGR with fine grit media in a cabinet. I wouldn't recommend coarse sand though. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-28-2010, 05:16 PM	#50
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That may be an option. I just filled up and got the best mileage since I have had the truck. 24mpg. That is about what I expected. If I can get that consistently I would be happy. I usually drive at speed under 50 so in 4th gear alot. Going to have to pull the EGR off sometime and take a look. It ran great today. I think that vacuum line on the EGR may have help alittle more. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-29-2010, 08:43 AM	#52
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well the 2.3/5spd 2wd sure help. Of course the 50cc scooters take me off the line, but I get usually get them on the top end. Did bring home a load of oak firewood last night though. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-29-2010, 11:21 AM	#53
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Mine's a 4.0 V6 A4LD auto 4X4 extended cab. Probably the worst gas mileage of the Ranger family. I've heard that the 4 cylinder 5 speeds do pretty well on gas. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2010, 11:36 AM	#54
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Good on gas, but slow. I can get to about 75 on the freeway. Downhill. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-29-2010, 11:38 AM	#55
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Is that with or without towing a boat? :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2010, 11:40 AM	#56
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I had a 800lb cub cadet in the back and it was all it could do to maintain the speed limit on I-85. Forgot about towing anything. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-30-2010, 08:17 PM	#57
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I was to cruise easily at 70mph today. Thats an improvement. Went after this cub. Only about 800lbs. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-30-2010, 11:47 PM	#58
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Cool little tractor! Our trucks are the same color, but mine's a heck of a lot more shiney! 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-31-2010, 08:43 AM	#59
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I was thinking about trying to polish it. Probably hasn't seen wax since the 90s. I should snap a pic of the mint interior. The exterior is okay, but the inside is like new. Truck was originally towed behind a motorhome. Alot of it miles were tacked on that way. Tractor is just temporary. Has a new home in SC in a couple weeks. I sold it before I even loaded it on my truck. :wink: Also just got me that free toolbox. It needs some aluminum polish. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-31-2010, 01:33 PM	#60
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Before I polished it mine looked pretty similar to yours. it took a lot of time and a lot of Meguire's and many polishing pads but its pain now is nearly as good as my Vette's. Mine was mostly outside in the desert its whole life and was faded. No rust anywhere on the truck, including the chassis. __________________ Happy to serve.
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