96 Ford Ranger Sluggish

[highjumper25]

I just had a new head put on and a lot of other stuff. Just about everything under the hood is new. It feels a little sluggish in each gear (standard), like something is holding it back and then lets go. Is this normal, do I need to allow a break in period. The head was not brand new.

[motorcraftmike]

sounds like timing depending on what was replaced. Make shure its exact timing is in order, Also check for vacuum leaks, common problem with sluggish take off or rough idle.

[highjumper25]

The timing belt was changed, it idles great. i did have some vaccum leaks but they were fixed, not sure if mechanic checked the timing. I would think he would have checked it since it was in for a tune up but don't know