No power while accelerating on gas?

Tiny
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  • 1987 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 170,000 MILES
The truck turns on but when I accelerate on the gas it's hesitates it has no power at all.
Monday, August 19th, 2024 AT 12:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

This could be a few different things. By chance, is the check engine light on? If not, here is a link that explains how to retrieve codes from the OBD1 system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Next, does the exhaust sound normal? A plugged catalytic converter can cause a major power loss.

Take a look through this link and let me know if anything mirrors what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

Let me know if you retrieve any codes and about the converter as well.

Take care,

Joe

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