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Big T. - 14 Jul 2005 03:37 GMT

My 1987 2.9L Ranger 4X4 quit running the other night. I was going 55 mph and
it just died. I did not have any spark so I changed out the ignition module.
Nothing changed and I still do not have any spark. Any ideas? Several people
mentioned the timing belt but I don't think that would have any bearing on
not having any spark. Any help is appreciated.

Tim in Indiana

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David M - 14 Jul 2005 05:11 GMT

> My 1987 2.9L Ranger 4X4 quit running the other night. I was going 55 mph and
> it just died. I did not have any spark so I changed out the ignition module.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Tim in Indiana

Well if the timing belt was broken, I don't think the distributor
rotor would be turning, hence no spark... but I may be wrong.

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Scott - 14 Jul 2005 16:39 GMT

>> My 1987 2.9L Ranger 4X4 quit running the other night. I was going 55 mph
>> and
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> Well if the timing belt was broken, I don't think the distributor
> rotor would be turning, hence no spark... but I may be wrong.

Your 2.9 doesn't have a timing belt. It isn't likely that the timing chain
just up and broke, so you're on the right track looking for an ignition
problem.

I got a cheapo code puller from Autozone for around $30 and it is pretty
easy to use. It runs a bunch of checks on the system and might help you
figure
this out.
Sorry I can't offer you more help.

Another place to ask is www.therangerstation.com
when you need help with the bronco II.

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TranSurgeon - 14 Jul 2005 20:46 GMT

> > My 1987 2.9L Ranger 4X4 quit running the other night. I was going 55 mph and
> > it just died. I did not have any spark so I changed out the ignition module.
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Well if the timing belt was broken, I don't think the distributor
> rotor would be turning, hence no spark... but I may be wrong.

2.9 uses a chain, not a belt

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David M - 15 Jul 2005 00:15 GMT

>> > My 1987 2.9L Ranger 4X4 quit running the other night. I was going 55 mph
> and
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>
> 2.9 uses a chain, not a belt

I'm not surprised that I didn't know that, since I have never
owned a vehicle with an engine that small. :-)

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TranSurgeon - 15 Jul 2005 00:25 GMT

> >> > My 1987 2.9L Ranger 4X4 quit running the other night. I was going 55 mph
> > and
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> I'm not surprised that I didn't know that, since I have never
> owned a vehicle with an engine that small. :-)

it's really a very good combination.2.9 with A4LD

only one thing....86's

86 was the first year for FI on the 2.9, and it will NOT adapt more than
about 7500 ft altitude change

I thought I was gonna have to get out and push it over Monarch Pass, CO

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Derrick Hudson - 15 Jul 2005 15:30 GMT

>> > 2.9 uses a chain, not a belt
>>
>> I'm not surprised that I didn't know that, since I have never
>> owned a vehicle with an engine that small. :-)
>
> it's really a very good combination.2.9 with A4LD

What's your opinion on the 2.9L with the M5OD?
I'm just curious because that's what I have/had. (1990 BII - all
parts are available for sale)

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Matt Macchiarolo - 28 Jul 2005 03:34 GMT

> I'm not surprised that I didn't know that, since I have never
> owned a vehicle with an engine that small. :-)

What size engine was on your '85 Thunderbird Turbo? ;-)

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David M - 28 Jul 2005 11:09 GMT

>> I'm not surprised that I didn't know that, since I have never
>> owned a vehicle with an engine that small. :-)
>
> What size engine was on your '85 Thunderbird Turbo? ;-)

Well, maybe small in displacement, but that little thing was a
screamer. (BTW it was an '83).

I sold it before I had to change the timing belt. :-)

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