20 Most Recent 1993 Ford Ranger SuperCab - Page 8 Questions & Answers

I found this website, hope it helps.
http://www.2carpros.com/forum/1993-ford-ranger--timing-marks-vt341394.html

The 2.3 (vin A) cylinder head can be purchassed at a salvage yard for around $200 used.
or you can try a 'speed shop' (they rebuild heads) in the yellow pages.

check your transmition

Hi Closet, I think the problem will be with the voltage regulator or a defective alternator. I believe it will be easier to fit a service exchange unit. That will mean removing the alternator from the vehicle. Remove the keys from the ignition. I believe its a good idea to make sketches all the way through the procedure, that way you'll know what goes where. Disconnect the battery and remove the negative. Loosen the alternator tensioner until the belt can be removed. Disconnect the electrical connections. Remove the through bolt under the alternator and then remove the top bolt. Remove the alternator from the bracket. Fitting is the reverse procedure. Make sure the belt is correctly tightened, and you should be away. Regards Johngee10

Hello when your spark quits fuel is automatically shut of to avoid fuel filling up the cadillac converter to avoid fire or worst change coil if you have no spark be sure to disconnect battery while doing so but be sure to check for spark with a SPARK TESTER TOOL $20.00 at local part stores good luck

You may not have the wires in the right spots on the solinoid, i have seen this happen seveeral times.... i would check my wiring at the solinoid to make sure that one all the wires are on and two they are in the right spot.... if that doesnt fix it start checking fuses to see if any are blown.

I would start with checking the fan clutch if thats fine do a completed cooling system flush and replace the thermostat if you are still having problems replace the water pump

If the ignition switch is effected by the loose
key cylinder ,it may play a role

You need to check out the switch
and look at a wiring diagram to see
what role the ign sw plays, with grounding
the alternator regulator,if it does

Put an AMP Meter in either battery cable
to check for excessive drain

Caution!!! Removing the driveshaft yoke retaining nut could cause misalignment of the ring and pinion gears and lead to more serious problems. If you are wanting to access the pinion bearing because your 8.8 rear end has started making noise then you really need to disassemble the unit as a whole. A job left in most cases to an expert.

On those trucks there is a Fuel system safety switch. Usually under the kick panel of the passenger's seat.