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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985RANGER 2.8 S, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSTARTER - MOTORCRAFTSTARTER LOAD TEST
1985 Ford Ranger 2.8 S, RWD, Automatic
Starter Load Test
1985 Ford Ranger 2.8 S, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Starter Load Test
- Connect a tester and battery into starter circuit. See Fig 1. Crank engine with ignition coil secondary wire grounded and note voltage on tester.
- Stop cranking engine and turn load control knob until voltage reading is exactly the same as it was when engine was cranking. Read current draw on ammeter scale. If not within specifications, starter is defective and must be overhauled.
LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Amperes |
|---|---|
| 4" Starter | 150-200 |
| 4 1/2" Starter | 150-180 |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.