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by radarcontact
Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 88 b2 2.9fi manual starts easily, then konks
Replies: 3
Views: 1279

Re: 88 b2 2.9fi manual starts easily, then konks

In the key position right before engaging the starter, I do hear a "whirl" for a second or two, as I always have. I think that's the fuel pump pressuring up (?).
How do I check the fuel pressure?
by radarcontact
Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 88 b2 2.9fi manual starts easily, then konks
Replies: 3
Views: 1279

88 b2 2.9fi manual starts easily, then konks

It starts up great, then konks out and won't start again. Period. Hour later, same scenario. Tried using starter fluid, carb cleaner...start with a vengence, then knoks. It was running great, not a problem. Then let it sit for about 5 weeks without ever putting the key in the ignition. Then this ...
by radarcontact
Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:56 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Is this BAD advice about oil pumps?
Replies: 2
Views: 817

Is this BAD advice about oil pumps?

Hi, I was researching on the web about clogged oil pump screens, pumps, etc. I came across these two answers on how to resolve the prob without having to drop the oil pan (PITA, and trying to avoid it). These responses seem very sketchy at best. Anyone have a comment as to whether these methods ...