1987 Ford Ranger 4X4 2.9 L Problems

If I recall this engine correctly, there is a magnetic pickup coil in the distributor which senses distributor rotation and signals the ignition module to spark. Chances are that the pickup is shot.

I don't have any engine suggestions, but if you'll keep all your posts and follow ups together in the same thread, it'll be easier for everyone to stay "tuned" to the same thread, instead of making a new post everytime.

Good luck though,

Spdloader

Is this a big deal to fix or is it something I could figure out?

I believe you're referring to the Hall Effect Sensor.

I don't think it is too difficult to replace. If you are interested I'll sell you the whole distributor from my 1990 2.9L. It's sitting on a shelf just waiting to be put in a box :-). I'll make a note to look in my shop manual and see what it says about replacing that piece of the distributor.

-D

I've never done one in a Ford, but my Dodge was easy. Pull the distributor cap, remove the rotor, remove a shield, take out a couple of screws, unplug a connector. Reinstall in reverse order. There were no adjustments. I seem to recall the part for the Dodge was about $30.00.

OK I talked to a mechanic that asked me to check spark from the ignition coil. I did not have spark coming from the coil to the distributor cap so I changed the ignition coil. It still won't start. I am about to throw in the towel and have it checked out at a mechanics.

I guess if I don't have spark from the coil to the cap then I don't need to woory about anything in the distributor at this point ... right?

Someone mentioned a solenoid. Could that be it?

Thanks for your help.

tim

On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 20:05:56 -0500, Big T. rearranged some electrons to form:

Not necessarily. If the Hall effect sensor is bad, it will not trigger the coil. Derrick suggested that you replace it, have you done that yet?

On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 20:05:56 -0500, Big T. rearranged some electrons to form:

PS also remove the TFI module and have it tested as well.

I changed the TFI out and still no spark.

I don't think I am getting power to my coil. I need to check it tomorrow.

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 21:08:16 -0500, Big T. rearranged some electrons to form:

How about the sensor inside the cap?