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by dgl6y6
Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 2.9L problems. i need some help
Replies: 9
Views: 1553

Re: 2.9L problems. i need some help

is the check engine light on? have you checked engine codes? do you have anyway to know if the fuel/air mixture is correct or even reasonable? can you make the problem happen while idling so you can smell exhaust? with top speed less than 35 gas mileage might not tell anything. if you have a multime...
by dgl6y6
Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: spits and sputters ????
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Re: spits and sputters ????

does the sputtering depend only on the speed? does it go away when you slow down or speed up over 30? does it happen only when the engine is cold? does it happen all along the throttle range?
by dgl6y6
Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 87 BII will not kick into EEC test mode
Replies: 1
Views: 481

Re: 87 BII will not kick into EEC test mode

when your engine is cold, the computer ignores input from the o2 sensor (which isnt accurate untill it heats up anyway) and just uses a preset air/fuel mixture (which is a little rich) this helps with starting especially in cold weather. this mode is called "open loop" after the engine war...
by dgl6y6
Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: the 8.8 axle
Replies: 8
Views: 1082

Re: the 8.8 axle

on second thought its probably a low diff fluid sensor. my '88 b2 came with just a stopper where your sensor is. unplug it and see if any warning lights come on.
by dgl6y6
Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:21 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: the 8.8 axle
Replies: 8
Views: 1082

Re: the 8.8 axle

do you have push button 4wd?
also what year B2 is this?
by dgl6y6
Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: '88 Bronco 2 random stutters/misfires
Replies: 1
Views: 868

Re: '88 Bronco 2 random stutters/misfires

NVM i figured it out. a spark plug wire boot was touching the exhaust manifold. i guess i replaced the plug wires before i had the problem. but that was def it, it was grounding out once the manifold heated up and the cracks in the plug wire expanded.
i feel really dumb.
by dgl6y6
Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: '88 Bronco 2 random stutters/misfires
Replies: 1
Views: 868

'88 Bronco 2 random stutters/misfires

hey everybody i got a tough problem i need some help with. ive had my 88 B2 for about 5 years now, it was my dads before that so i know that it was taken care of. A few weeks ago i was driving and all of the sudden it felt like i was out of gas. severe misfiring. i quick filled up my gas because i t...