87 Ford ranger, 2.9 fires but won't keep running

Asked by GuruX9416 Sep 28, 2018 at 06:25 PM about the 1987 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Replaced ignition module, fuel
filter, pressure regulator psi 35
and holding, new plugs.  hitting
but won't run. Truck ran great
when I parked it years ago. 168k
. Tornado came through lifting
hood up and dousing engine! Im
so close to hearing it run again.
Old Betsy fire's but won't run?

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