1990 Ford Ranger Hi 4x4 2 9l Start Truck Top End Clicks Step On Accelerator

1990 FORD RANGER
90,000 MILES
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JONNYGRGIBSON
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Hi I have a ford ranger 1990 4x4 2.9L and when I start the truck the top end clicks. When I step on the accelerator the clicking only becomes more and more rapid until I let off the gas.. What's wrong with my truck please help I know very little!!
Oct 17, 2012 at 11:36 PM
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FIXITMR
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check this out. http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1b/bl653b.htm
Oct 17, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the lifters are common failures on the 2.9.

you can try having someone remove the valve covers to check but the end result will be the lifters

Roy
Oct 18, 2012 at 4:00 AM
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