Low Compression Misfire! Dead Cylinder | Will it Run?

[@ferstuck37]

Ray I enjoy your informative videos, I learn from them. That is why I watch them, why get caught up in all the crap out there negativity is out there dragging everything down. Don’t subscribe to it follow your path not theirs.

[@petermccoll469]

nice. Your clean up of the block and the fuel system made it run better. Engines like to be kept running. Sitting for a long time make them run badly until all the crud gets cleaned out. Great video. Thanks

[@jeffkettler4712]

I have a 1994 Mazda/Ford. Love to see you work on this truck! My experience has been good, it has been a long lasting well maintained vehicle for me.

[@brycestewart3181]

Cool little truck. I miss the first rangers... Thx for sharing

[@Masterplan15]

When I worked for Volvo 20 yrs ago we used BG often, exp the fuel injection cleaning kit. It works great

[@graymodeler]

My Dad had one of these (92 Ranger). That engine is from the old 70 Ford Pinto. Last time I saw it my cousin was still driving it.

[@justenbeavers3409]

My wife had a b2300 when i married her because it was all she could afford. I was commuting and had a grand Caravan, so we switch "for a while" to save on gas. "For a while" turned into 14 years.

[@patrickdiehl6813]

@25:15 LOL, love it! For Snake Oil it sure seemed to do the job.... with the rear brakes rebuilt and a doughnut gasket she should be a great little truck!👍

[@keithmalmberg8395]

10 years ago I bought a 7.3 f250 with 250k on it. It had a sticky injectors and we were told that the injectors needs to be replaced. We could not afford it at the time. A product was recommended by our repair shop. It was not cheap. I told him I would give it a try. For the next 7 years every time I changed the oil I put some more in. We ended up getting almost another 2000k out of it before the injectors just had to be charged... Some of the stuff is not worth the $$, some of the stuff is worth every penny and then some.

[@messageobliquespe100]

Appreciate your efforts on this one without thinking new engine req’d. I just commented on DavesAUtoCentreCentresville - KZbin short video - Toyota needs a snorkel - I would’ve thought your proposals re cleaning / flushing would’ve been a candidate for that one / their diagnosis - new engine!

[@williamlewis7846]

Dearest Ray, I have had a bunch of 2.3 rangers, and 2.3 Pinto's. That engine is indestructible, Check the Temp sending unit if the gauges are not working correctly. They do have an issue with the Temp sending unit working intermittently so when the temp reads cold the Puter ads fuel, ruining fuel mileage and drivability. I gained about 4-6 mpg. when I changed mine. Some days it would get 27 on a long trip and the next day 19. took a long time to find the issue.

[@brandonpetrilla1731]

New gas with fresh oil and marvel mystery oil added to the gas and oil and take it on the highway, Also fuel injectors will be sticking with the time it sat

[@derekhobbs1102]

An old mechanic / used car dealer I knew used to put a cup of toluene into the oil of some cars a week before servicing them to clear up PCV system for improved running.

[@TStheDeplorable]

Before you mentioned that you were going to put the chemicals in, I was thinking I would put fuel system cleaner in the gas, and I'd add a quart of diesel or Marvel Mystery Oil to the motor oil. Run it a while, change the oil. Maybe repeat a time or two.

[@marymulrooney1334]

I'm glad that you told us you put a new oil filter in because you didn't show that, and I was almost ready to freak out.

[@kevinmccarthy1076]

I used the same fuel additive on a barn find and it worked fantastic!

[@caseyjacobs1984]

Well rust in the tank id say drop the tank an clean it out. flush injectors/or time for new injectors . Maybe do a radiator flush and new thermostat just to be safe for reconditioning..

[@pyro323]

As long as it's not Lot Lizard lotion in a can we're good!

[@clintonturner5545]

I want to see the next time you work on this truck.

[@john_thorpe]

Logic would say that if the fuel filter was a large issue, it'd be affecting all the cylinders, not just one. The only way I can think of logically that it would be a fuel issue to one of the cylinders is if it's the injector for that cylinder.

[@GixxerFoo]

I love overdosing an old engine with mechanic in a can... love bringing an old engine back to life the cheaper way and getting some miles out of it.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Puddin's Fab shop would love to have this truck, good job Ray

[@charleskadletc2431]

Nice to see a vendor see for himself how his products works in real life by the GREAT Ray. Almost self education.

[@patrickchavez3848]

Watching this again on Saturday morning because there is no new video. I really hope all is well, I saw the late video yesterday about all the rain you all are getting, Im thinking that has to do with no new video today. I hope all is well and everyone at Rainman Rays Relairs os good and safe,warm and happy!

[@alanarmstrong9571]

This is a very informative & detailed video.! Must must mention one flaw however, & that is, that, the BG epr was added to the oil, when the oil level was lesser than the recommended amount.! I would b inclined to believe, that the epr chemical would b impeded upon, in doing a proper cleaning, because the oil level was not up to capacity when the chemical was added.! Very good chemical.! I need to mention also, that the use of the chemical would b more effective, when added to a very hot engine- very hot oil.!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Engine already sounds way more responsive then it did Raymond 16:10 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@jdub976]

Absolutely. When they sit you have nothing to lose trying to free everything up and agree best thing for it is to run and get up to operating temp to help it get things working again. Engines are not made to just sit. Some of the worst I have seen is when they are never used.

[@jeffgrant6914]

Excellent video Ray

[@gregwarren8583]

Ray, I would have used my fluid extractor to remove all the old gas, put in at least 5 gallons of fresh fuel, then add the chemical (or as I do with my lawn tractors put 1/2 Cup of kerosene per gallon) and then run it for at least 2 hours, or as indicated on can.

[@Papieck37]

Great video Ray... Been waiting for this part 2 for some days.... Now waiting on part 3 for the brakes, manifold leak and test drive!

[@awesomecronk7183]

Rebuild it and make it SING!!! I adore old mini trucks and (actual) compact SUVs

[@omegatotal]

The 2.3L Lima in these trucks have HLA's that dont like thin oil when old/higher millage, that could have been a part of the issue with the missfire too. its too bad you didn't do an oil pressure check before and after. The gauge in the ford version is more of a switch/idiot light, not pressure, it is on(over 7psi) or off(under 7psi) if I remember correctly, probably the same in this truck.

[@pamoffa]

I also love the truck and would be proud to drive it.

[@JT-qf4it]

I'll bet that engine keeps running better and better as you drive it.

[@ctbale1]

I purchased a 98 ranger 4.0 4x4 brand new back in the day.........still have it. 60,025 miles. ALL Fluids, belt, pads and shoes and that it. Only thing I dont like is the pneumatic hubs. Might convert those someday

[@Mr.mopar71]

I'm going to key in the cheapest and easiest piston and rings cleaner and it's from the way back time, H2O. Yes,water. Why, it steams just like a bad head gasket. Just spray into the intake, lightly not aggressively. Worked for ages.

[@MichaelGulsby]

Good morning Ray, I would have like to see you disconnect cylinder number one plug wires after the BG additives. That to me would shown the progress. Great video as always and thank you for continuous uploads!!

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

When cars sit for a while I am not surprised that most brake components needs to be replaced ,I bought a Ford escort mk2 and it needed plugs coil leads and cap and rotor and a clutch it only sat for 2 years but the British weather got to car and done it worst,only took a fews days work but she ran great after the work

[@brettemerich3237]

Ray it might be good to drop the fuel tank and clean out the rust

[@samhoskins8706]

Or at least, drain the remainder of the crappy fuel.

[@timr6290]

Sounds a lot better!! Make someone a nice little truck.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Engine oil filter didnt look to bad actually looked pretty good other then nasty old oil 23:10 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@Dstromb232]

I have been using Amsoil before you were probably born? Since 1973. I do not know if the oil added longevity to the car because I always traded them in after 3 years but I still own a 1988 Volkswagen 4 speed Golf with over 300,000 miles on it and the car still looks brand new inside and out. The whole car has been rusted proofed, but it is always in the garage, and I do not drive it in the snow. The only thing I did was changed the valve cover gasket. Amsoil back in the early days was very thin. But down the road I put 20w 50 in the 1.8 L engine. Did Amsoil help my engine get that far I think so. When I change the gasket the valves looked new no sludge at all.

[@mmlchaelcurtice5404]

😂🎉 thank God for the China reference with dump Trump way to go ray! Mile marker Mikey Trenton Michigan and proud of it.😅

[@Chevyman02]

As long as nothing is said about the lying, stolen Valor, China loving Tampon Tim. The very one who goes to China on his honeymoon, lies about his military service, lies about being a coach, when he never was, & can't be a head coach, because he got stopped doing 96 & got a DUI. Of course we haven't even touched that thing that was installed as the demonrats nominee, without receiving a single primary vote for president! Yeah the very one that got to the top in California laying on her back, or on her knees! The very one that refused to prosecute child sexual predators, pushed for proposition 47, and let's not forget, kept minor prisoners longer than their sentence, because she liked the cheap labor.

[@1973chevycar]

I had a 1990 Mazda b2600 extended cab 5 speed and I only paid $640 bucks for it and it made me over 4 grand in just two years hauling scrap. It had almost 374,000 miles on it when I got rid of it and it still would go faster uphill with a load of scrap when I put it in 4th gear. I miss that old truck. I found out after I sold it that the emc went out of it and It didn't run again for over 3 years.

[@kevinelsdon273]

I remember the old days......and still use the tricks.....Sticky lifters? ATF or kerosene in the oil during oil changes Injectors clogged? Kerosene (Not gonna mention the brand name of hydrated Kerosene that we lost in Canada for a long time) Water in gas, In a Turd or Mazda, easy, drain tank, fill with Chevron Premium (Race Gas) and a can of Brand name hydrated Kerosene, or just a couple of cups of kerosene. Ever asked for the MSDS on the products you use? Expensive Kerosene.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Methylated spirit in tank to absorb the water, which makes it miscible with fuel, so it now gets burnt in the engine.

[@kevinelsdon273]

@@derekhobbs1102 Yep. IIRC the Germans perfected water injection into their aircraft for short periods of time, increased compression, just change the oil after

[@sepeck2]

Sometimes what's hilarious in your head isn't outside your head. ❤

[@keithrimmer3]

These are great little trucks when looked after I had the 4x4 2006 2.5 diesel

[@mattbrown5511]

What a beautiful little truck. She deserves some TLC.

[@gammerr82]

Nice job on video today. I’d like to see the next video until next

[@simonmanners4108]

Fuel Doctor is my go to fuel additive. Not sure if they sell it in the U.S. though.

[@williamsquires3070]

(@12:04) Ha, there for a second, I thought Ray was going to put some Sriracha sauce in the gas tank. Yep, that’ll clean out the fuel system, alright! 😆😆🤣

[@Navajo-man]

Hi ray and wife unit and boys just finished watching small white truck awesome job it’s running excellent and as always you all be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MerkDolf]

Dish soap is better for cleaning windows than windex.

[@dennis2376]

Thank you.

[@anatolirozumiejczyk3990]

Hey Ray how come you don't use those oil filter wrenchs that you went to SEMA to promote?????

[@billmonroe8826]

If you're going to get new hoists what brand are you looking at Rainman?

[@jamienoel]

Could the proportioning valve be malfunctioning and causing the back wheels to lock up?

[@aaronbritt2025]

Use your injector cleaner canister to clean the injectors. If you don't have one, BG sells one.

[@imagseer]

I think you proved that it runs better with the "snake oil" and fuel filter, but the tank and its lines probably need a proper cleanout or replacement if it's to be a daily working car again.

[@Vollwurst1]

@challengerlifts give this man a lift! We need him to be around for many more years. Don't wanna lose him to chinesium death traps

[@bodymaker16]

that actually looks like a quite nice car to save. a clear audible improvement

[@johnjones9396]

Many years ago a very experienced mechanic told me that internal engine cleaners can be dangerous . He said that sometimes the sludge breaking down can clog some internals. 6 months ago my mechanic used a brand new internal cleaning products that work. I reluctantly agreed. 2 weeks the head cracked on my 2003 Buick Lesabre. 96000 original miles so coincidence? Hopefully the new product breaks it down much better than the old but......

[@alainmartignier8928]

Hey Ray. Awesome video as usual! One question: any reason why you didn't replace the basics (filters, oil, etc) before running the truck? Keep up the good work. Great videos!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

0:30 is when I said, "Oh! The lawnmower pickup!"

[@peterbenson3776]

Nice refresh!!

[@qhew]

scary there’s so many things to go wrong with rel new (1995?) vehicle that sat unused for so long. none of fixes were major, but just sheer number of different things to attend to. knowledge & avail tools is king. was it worth the labour cost to repair? very instructive for amateur & professional alike & shows that sick sounding engine doesn’t necessarily have a major mechanical issue, but rather a number of smaller issues. the fuel/oil additives mybe did better job than expected. unlike me, Ray totally undaunted by sheer scope of repair. is this case for avoiding an abandoned ICE veh over simpler ev? er…..no.

[@1955flipfront]

BG ----- i get it ! been gone

[@tsimpson007]

Morning Ray g9t coffee and ready to watch and learn.

[@joelbreuker981]

You can't kill those Ford 2.3 inline fours. I had a 94 Ranger. Man I miss that little truck!

[@caymanchristopher7014]

Morning Ray!

[@dalejones3862]

Great video as always ray

[@jlwmrblack]

Hello my friend I have a 1999 ford ranger with the 2.5l engine and it was doing the same thing I change the fuel injector ignition coils fuel filter all of that and it still was having a misfire come to find out it was the intake gasket blown right by cylinder 4 check out the intake gasket nothing but paper like gasket.

[@thes2kguy]

Some horses definitely woke up after the full Ray in a can treatments

[@skynet1.044]

Manufacturers need to bring back simple, cheap, small trucks like this!

[@benjaminkilmer]

From your mouth to Gods ears but thanks to government and corporate greed He’ll will freeze over first

[@robertrobertson5120]

Great video RR...

[@J_J_Ander]

You'll never read this, but thank you for all your videos. Been watching since doot tee doo job, you've come so far!

[@johnmarino4085]

Thanks for sharing Ray !

[@salsanchezesco7607]

Some Chalino Sanchez playing on the background 👍🏽 in min 27:35 love that song ya después de muerto

[@Wulfmoon9]

I always prefer to get a spring kit when doing drum breaks

[@djspbb]

Ray it does have an idle adjustment screw. My Ranger does. Unless it's already adjusted fully.

[@ford6]

Just an fyi Ray even brand new (5.2 miles) those engines had a "hitch in their get up" when revving from idle. I don't exactly remember, but it had something to do with the spring in the EGR valve

[@rickmoulton6337]

i also do amsoil dealer and i use lots of their products and im pretty happy with their stuff.🤠

[@CerebralRush]

Very cool Ray! Hope we do get to see the resolution on that sticking brake issue.

[@kens976]

Is it okay to drive with EPR in the engine for a few miles after letting it idle for 20+ minutes at high rpm, lets say to the shop to get the oil changed?

[@russellstyles5381]

I suspect that having pressure allows air to go through the fuel filter, where my lawn mower has no fuel pump, so I had to purge the air from the fuel filter. Was starved for fuel.

[@scottslattery5590]

Another rescue from a junkyard! Ray is the best!

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@Gazzxy]

my problem with that "snake oil" stuff is not that its "useless" it has its uses... its that its redundant... at least it is here. I duno about the US, but here its works out far cheaper to just go get decent fuel from like shell or esso.. and if you really wana go for it. get their premium stuff. those fuels include a lots of the detergents and additives that those cleaners have. though you don't wana be going too crazy with oil cleaners on an older engine, weak seals with carbon basically doing the seals job?

[@josephvantreeck2989]

thx Ray

[@rottmanthan]

good luck finding good drums, i tried 3 new pairs from different places and not one was round. and nobody around here with a brake lathe, so i went with a pair of low mileage take offs from a junk yard.

[@royeyk]

Bought a red V6 Mazda extended cab new in the 90s. Ford had same truck but Ford dealers only had in white and wanted more money. Not same as this one but enjoyed anyway. Whee whee, just to give a break from Ree Ree.

[@aciddiver1978]

I do the same thing when i need. Added Atomex Totalflush to engine oil, drove 200 km as instructions stated. Changed the oil and added Rislone Compression Repair, and the piston rings were freed up. So it worked in my case. And car runs fine ever since.

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Reeeeee: these are exactly what these products were designed for! BG and Amsoil for the win. Have a great day

[@donaldboley771]

If you slightly over heat the engine it can free up stuck rings

[@Rohambili]

What a hack Ray? You have a BG representative on the shelf and you can take it out when you use its products ...?

[@jhuntosgarage]

All good with the "China" clips. J. Hunto approved. If it's funny, it's allowed. Go man go!

[@nigelcox1451]

An eggcup of diesel in each cylinder, and allow to soak past the rings will often free off rings, and also seized pistons. This, however, is one occasion where 'snake oil' is actually the right thing to use.

[@drewv1785]

Wow! Those rear drum brakes were what I'd call Certified Crudified!

[@robertrobbins5456]

Damn it Jim! I'm givin'er all I have! You can't pusher any harder! It's only a damn Ford, Captain!

[@peterrabone6084]

Maybe drain the old fuel?