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Ford 2.3L Won't Run???
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<blockquote data-quote="tobyw" data-source="post: 1552174" data-attributes="member: 16413"><p>Here’s the story: 1983 Ford Ranger 2.3L engine, unknown mileage, but the truck was parked ~15 years ago. I pulled the motor last fall to swap into my flat fender, and am finally getting around to test firing the engine before I dive into final wiring/plumbing/etc. I have replaced the plugs, cap, rotor, and wires. It uses the Duraspark II ignition setup, and I’ve got a new a new module/brain box and coil. My initial attempt at getting it to fire revealed a stripped timing belt, so using the string method I reset crank/cam/dizzy timing. Now with the timing set, I still can’t get the motor to fire up and run on its own? It will cough and sputter through a couple revolutions, but will not take off and run… I have tried both starting fluid and straight fuel into the carb with no better luck. I do know the carb needs rebuilt, as I can’t get any fuel to squirt into the venturi even though the fuel bowl is full…. My gut tells me it is still a timing issue, but I would think even a few degrees off and it should still fire and run, albeit poorly? Anyone have any solid tips on starting from scratch on a 2.3L Ford in terms of initial timing setup, and initial starting?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobyw, post: 1552174, member: 16413"] Here’s the story: 1983 Ford Ranger 2.3L engine, unknown mileage, but the truck was parked ~15 years ago. I pulled the motor last fall to swap into my flat fender, and am finally getting around to test firing the engine before I dive into final wiring/plumbing/etc. I have replaced the plugs, cap, rotor, and wires. It uses the Duraspark II ignition setup, and I’ve got a new a new module/brain box and coil. My initial attempt at getting it to fire revealed a stripped timing belt, so using the string method I reset crank/cam/dizzy timing. Now with the timing set, I still can’t get the motor to fire up and run on its own? It will cough and sputter through a couple revolutions, but will not take off and run… I have tried both starting fluid and straight fuel into the carb with no better luck. I do know the carb needs rebuilt, as I can’t get any fuel to squirt into the venturi even though the fuel bowl is full…. My gut tells me it is still a timing issue, but I would think even a few degrees off and it should still fire and run, albeit poorly? Anyone have any solid tips on starting from scratch on a 2.3L Ford in terms of initial timing setup, and initial starting? [/QUOTE]
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