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bronco 2 won't run.. got fuel ,spark and air


250xt
12-10-2008, 10:33 AM
i have a 89 b2 2.9 it only runs when i stomp the pedal constantly but it will idle if i play with it just right. got 40psi at the rail. tested the ign. mod. has new plugs cap n rotor. swapped ecu (matched all numbers) tried unplugging sensors one by one... any ideas??

Scrapper
12-10-2008, 04:24 PM
have you tried changing gas filter? maybe it's not getting enough gas or plugs may be fowled with gas or oil.

250xt
12-10-2008, 05:54 PM
no. but i have gone as far as hooking up a fuel cell after the filter just to check if it was a fuel volume problem. the plugs are new but now that you mention that i mite have slapped them in b4 i gapped em. i bought this bronco2 as is and it was said to need injectors and a high pressure pump. i swapped out the injectors but this 89 does not have a high pressure pump. i did hook one inline were the filter goes to try this theory but nothing.

rhandwor
12-10-2008, 08:44 PM
Take a 12 volt test light and put it on the coil negative when somebody is trying to start. You should be getting a blinking light if it is dim the pickup in the distributor is probably going bad.
Also check the ground wire by the computer a loose ground will cause type of problem.

arkansas
04-13-2009, 12:37 PM
Have a 1990 Bronco II, 2.9L. 107 K miles. Been sitting for about a year. Changed out plugs, put 5 gallons with lucas injector cleaner, 1/2 bottle, but can't get it to start. Any suggestions?

rhandwor
04-13-2009, 02:11 PM
Use a can of starting fluid spray into throttle body and if it starts you have a fuel problem. Check a spark plug for spark ground it with insulated pliers holding against the block.

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