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1985 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: Backfire, Camshaft, Gas.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on April 7, 2012

My 85 2.3 ford ranger backfires win i hold it at speed

Runs fine win i give it gas then it backfires win i hold it at speed
Avatar Asked by johns3kids

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Replied on April 7, 2012

could be plug or wire bad. could be a failure in the camshaft or a too rich condition. you need to start at basics with making sure the plugs, wires and coil are in good operating order.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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