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Tico · 07-06-2006, 17:50

I have an 89 Bronco II 2.9.
The problem is that every time I put it on first gear to start moving, there is a "counter explosion" that comes out from the air filter box. My car losses power and starts to jerk. It stops and starts to run smooth as I step on the gas and switch gears, (it also happens when I switch between gears from time to time)
I also have tried to fine tune it as best as I can, but no matter how hard I try I just can't seem to leave it out right.
Please help

cracker72 · 07-06-2006, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Tico

I have an 89 Bronco II 2.9.
The problem is that every time I put it on first gear to start moving, there is a "counter explosion" that comes out from the air filter box. My car losses power and starts to jerk. It stops and starts to run smooth as I step on the gas and switch gears, (it also happens when I switch between gears from time to time)
I also have tried to fine tune it as best as I can, but no matter how hard I try I just can't seem to leave it out right.
Please help

you check yer timing?

miesk5 · 07-08-2006, 10:32

Do you have a CEL? If so, run a Self-Diagnostics Test;
Ford Bronco II bronco II & forum)

great info by da gang at broncoii.org!

Get back here w/results and we'll go from there to save you time & $$$$

Tico · 07-08-2006, 11:29

What is the correct timming ?

miesk5 · 07-10-2006, 12:30

Guess my reply was totally ignored?

well, here is the timing info
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pub...EN/CKL2901.htm

read it! it is same as the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI), PUK (49 States) Decal under the hood
you can searh again in case your Calibration # is diff from above.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...l&type=EEFACTS
Warm up engine,
turn eng off
disconnect Spout connector
adjust timing to 10 deg. before top dead center
turn eng off
re-connect Spout connector,

then CHECK FOR CODES

Tico · 07-19-2006, 10:52

Thanx so much for your help, this info certainly helped me alot.
My car is running so smooth now that I'll be taking it out this weekend on a cruise in of Costa Ricas many exciting tropical forest roads.
I'll post a pic of a monkey and a Tucan if I see one....

miesk5 · 07-19-2006, 13:23

GOOD! enjoy!