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katoranger · 06-22-2009, 01:48 PM

My 88 Ranger will 2.3L four cylinder runs great, but starting it is a problem. When cold starts right up and runs up to a fast idle and then slowly drops down and eventually stalls unless you keep your foot on the gas. Once up to temp doesn't stall.

Warm/hot starting is another issue and I am sure they are connected. It starts alittle hard after warm. It basically seems flooded and will sputter to life and then run just fine. I notice what appear to be alittle black smoke from the tailpipe when it does this.

I has new plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel and air filters. Figured we might have a ford mechanic here.

Allen

06-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Need some Ford help. My 88 Ranger will 2.3L four cylinder runs great, but starting it is a problem. When cold starts right up and runs up to a fast idle and then slowly drops down and eventually stalls unless you keep your foot on the gas. Once up to temp doesn't stall. Warm/hot starting is another issue and I am sure they are connected. It starts alittle hard after warm. It basically seems flooded and will sputter to life and then run just fine. I notice what appear to be alittle black smoke from the tailpipe when it does this. I has new plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel and air filters. Figured we might have a ford mechanic here. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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