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2.0 ranger question

what would cause extreme lack of power and bucking at running temperature?

i drove this ranger enough to get it up to tem and she just starts throwing a hissy fit! i couldnt get her over 30mph

any ideas?

2.0 ranger question

Reply #1
My Tempo did that when the cat was clogged. It would run good for about 5 minutes then absolutley no power and would cut off constantly.

2.0 ranger question

Reply #2
Is it EFI? If so does it throw any codes?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

2.0 ranger question

Reply #3
its a carb. it runs great! but after she gets hot shes done.


i drove her all night in the cold air... drive her during the day back and fourth to school , nuh uh.


im probably gonna knock out the cat and see how she does

 

2.0 ranger question

Reply #4
One more thing check the ignition module and coil-they also like to act up when they get hot.