I would say the most common problem is a clogged fuel filter. This information should be in your owners manual.

My dads buddy bought an 84 (maybe early 85) xlt 4x4 shortbed reg cab with the turbo diesel brand new. I drove it a few times and had plenty of power. I think the same engine was used in the Tempo and Escort. I thought it would be cool to find one and swap it into a newer body style Ranger like maybe a 2000.

2.2 diesel
 

I got a copy of the workshop manual.
If you want a copy, let me know.
regards Traralgon

do you know how to turn the pump up on the 2.2

:humm: not to drop a wrench on your forehead, but, how-bout we get his truck running first... "we"... like we're actually all out there under his shade-tree... :c:

Little update guys. I had some finacial issues and ended up selling the truck to a good friend of mine under the circumstances that when he decided to sell it, it goes back to me. He got the truck into his shop and started tear down on the engine and took parts to a local diesel shop and had the injection pump rebuilt 15% over as well as the injectors rebuilt. He then pulled a manifold off a car he had in high school, I believe it was 2.3L or similar, but it matched right up, he modified it and added a 48mm turbo, built his own downpipe and straight piped the truck to a 4" single stack. The radiator had a crack in it and he sodered the hole. Put new batteries in and replaced all the hoses and most electrial lines underneath the hood. Used some old Glowshift gauges he had from his superduty and mounted them in the cap for monitoring. Issues he discovered why it wouldnt run was bad batteries, old battery cables and the injection pump had blown gaskets (I already new this but didnt have the knowledge nor the finances to have rebuilt) and the injectors were gummed up. Future plans he has for the truck are electric fuel pump conversion, 18" mustang wheels, 5 speed trans swap and 4WD conversion from a 85 2.3l gas ranger his uncle said he could have, paint it white with a black 2 tone herculiner to match his superuty and a flat bed along with swapping the porno red interior out and changing it to grey and black. His project plan for it are 150HP and 35+ MPG. Thank you guys for the input and the help, just wanted to catch everyone up to speed since I dont get on here very often.

2.2L Perkins
 

I called the local Ford dealership in Vancouver,Wa to ask about what parts are available for my 1984 Ranger Diesel and the service manager laughed and said he has only seen two in his 28+ years of working there. Just how rare are these trucks?

They aren't unheard of, but from why I've seen they're pretty rare to come by. Either people ask a fortune when selling them or they're beat the hell and not worth the time and money. The 2.2l Perkins was used in 83 and 84 then ford switched to a 2.3l turbo Mitsubishi engine with a 5 speed and 4wd. Most of what you do to it you'll have to build yourself or take parts designed for ricers and modify them.


Sent from my Powerstroke

How much do you usually see them go for because I don't see any for sale

Mine was an acception to this, but Ive seen them go for 1500-2700. I've only seen abour 4-5 of them for sale but thats what they go for.