Engine will not stay running?

1996 FORD RANGER
193,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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WIZARD68
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My truck has been sitting for 4 years, I recently changed fuel pump, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, timing belt and a couple of other parts. It starts but won't stay running. Has a couple of vacuum hoses off but I'm not sure where they go and need a diagram, please.
Dec 28, 2023 at 10:57 AM
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AL514
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Hello, do you have the model with a central vacuum port behind the throttle body? It looks to have 5 or 6 vacuum source tubes on it. I'll post a diagram of this, but one to the Brake Booster, Fuel pressure regulator on the Fuel rail, one to the EGR Vacuum Solenoid, one to the HVAC controls which will run through the firewall, and then PCV and a Thermal Valve for vapor Evap Purge valve.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
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Dec 31, 2023 at 5:13 AM
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