I am not exactly sure when my Ranger was made but it must have been early in 88 because I am finding parts that were offered in 87 on it. Of course it is as basic as you could get.
@@robsrestorationgarage Do you think that you'll ever have a video going over the engine? Or is everything in that part of the truck fit to fry and good to go
@@claytomson1559 I just figured out the ignition problem…or at least I think I have so it seems to be running fine. I did buy a carb rebuilt kit and was thinking about doing a video walking through that. What are you specifically dealing with?
im having the same issue with mt 1988 Ford Ranger, it has been sitting for a few months without starting, thanks for giving me some great ideas to work with.
Awesome I’ll stay tuned. I disconnected the fuel line from manual pump and turned over key, if pump is working, should gas ⛽️ come from the fuel line? Thanks
@@onthegopowerwashprollc1077Yes. If you removed the line from the carburetor or at the pump, as long as it is after the fuel pump then you should see gas coming out. I did have to replace my fuel pump
Yep. I realized when I looked back that I kept talking about the fuel pump and sending unit as one thing. I ended up putting a new fuel pump on it after I changed the sending unit. It had the mechanical fuel pump attached to the block. Good catch!
I need to service a fuel tank sender on a 79 F150. Didn't think about popping the bed, but may not be as simple as you found the Range. I'll have to check.
Hey! Great video, I’ve been using it to help figure out how to take apart my ranger that has the same problem. Did you ever find that replacement for the fuel sending unit?
I went ahead and uploaded the next video on the Ranger. It had been sitting on my computer for a couple of weeks and I hadn’t posted it since this project hasn’t generated much interest.
When you make a new float, don't make it out of styrofoam _ it will melt in about 3 seconds when you put it back in the tank of gasoline. Uh...i really don't know of anyone that would be stupid enough to pull a bone-headed stunt like that!
Hopefully you watch the next video because that is exactly what I end up doing. Going back and watching this I realize I kept referring to the sending unit as the fuel pump. 🤦🏻♂️
Love the old ranger Vids! I have an 83 that im fixing up that caught on fire. Your vids help a ton with process. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. The Ranger is kind of special to me since it was my grandpa’s. Right now it is having some ignition problems I am trying to sort out.
I am not exactly sure when my Ranger was made but it must have been early in 88 because I am finding parts that were offered in 87 on it. Of course it is as basic as you could get.
@@robsrestorationgarage Do you think that you'll ever have a video going over the engine? Or is everything in that part of the truck fit to fry and good to go
@@claytomson1559 I just figured out the ignition problem…or at least I think I have so it seems to be running fine. I did buy a carb rebuilt kit and was thinking about doing a video walking through that. What are you specifically dealing with?
im having the same issue with mt 1988 Ford Ranger, it has been sitting for a few months without starting, thanks for giving me some great ideas to work with.
I am glad it was helpful. I am planning to do a carb rebuild in the next few weeks because I don’t feel it is running quite right.
Awesome I’ll stay tuned.
I disconnected the fuel line from manual pump and turned over key, if pump is working, should gas ⛽️ come from the fuel line? Thanks
@@onthegopowerwashprollc1077Yes. If you removed the line from the carburetor or at the pump, as long as it is after the fuel pump then you should see gas coming out. I did have to replace my fuel pump
Where did you disconnect the line?
@@robsrestorationgarage at the fuel pump
Fuel pump should be on the engine block. Only sending unit in the tank.
Yep. I realized when I looked back that I kept talking about the fuel pump and sending unit as one thing. I ended up putting a new fuel pump on it after I changed the sending unit. It had the mechanical fuel pump attached to the block. Good catch!
I need to service a fuel tank sender on a 79 F150. Didn't think about popping the bed, but may not be as simple as you found the Range. I'll have to check.
There were the 6 screws in the bed, 3 screws connecting the filler neck to the bed and 1 disconnect for the taillights and it lifted right off.
@@robsrestorationgaragewhere was the tail light disconnect located?
@@willr5899under the rear bumper pretty much right in the middle is one connector that disconnects the lights. Very easy.
Hey! Great video, I’ve been using it to help figure out how to take apart my ranger that has the same problem. Did you ever find that replacement for the fuel sending unit?
Hey Greg. I did find a new sending unit. I think I grabbed the last one on the planet. I think there are some other options that will also work.
I went ahead and uploaded the next video on the Ranger. It had been sitting on my computer for a couple of weeks and I hadn’t posted it since this project hasn’t generated much interest.
Alright, thanks!
When you make a new float, don't make it out of styrofoam _ it will melt in about 3 seconds when you put it back in the tank of gasoline. Uh...i really don't know of anyone that would be stupid enough to pull a bone-headed stunt like that!
Wait…what? You can’t make it out of styrofoam?
I learned that gas and styrofoam don’t mix when I was a kid. It didn’t go well.
Why would you make a float?
I would just buy a new tank - new sending unit and replace that fuel line you blew on.
Hopefully you watch the next video because that is exactly what I end up doing. Going back and watching this I realize I kept referring to the sending unit as the fuel pump. 🤦🏻♂️