1986 Ford Ranger Repair Question
Topics covered: Spark, Pick up coil, Distributor.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on December 4, 2006
1986 Ranger with no ignition
1986 Ford Ranger 140,000 2.9 V6 Truck was running ok when parked but when tried to start we found that we had no spark. Engine turns over fine. Replaced the ignition module and the coil but still nothing.
Looking for ideas. Thanks
Looking for ideas. Thanks
Asked by Cubpilot2Answer
Replied on December 4, 2006
The coil feeds the distributor. Is there a good spark at the distributor?
Replied on December 9, 2006
I am not getting any spark from the coil except for a very weak yellow spark when using jumper cables at which time I also get a very weak spark from the plug wires. With only the battery cranking (new bat.) I get nothing.
Is the "pick up coil" the same as the "stator" on this unit?
Replied on December 9, 2006
No, it's not the same as the starter. If you go to the auto parts store, they should know what you're talking about. I'm just assuming they will, because the stores around here hire a bunch of idiots.
Replied on December 9, 2006
Replaced the pick up coil today and everything is working fine now. It is the same as what the chilton manual refers to as the stator assy.
Thanks so much for the help