What should I do to get my 87 ford econline straight 6 ready for a smog?

Did you disconnect the battery recently? Or have the car worked on to correct a check engine light problem? And they reset the codes?

When this happens (loss of all power or code reset), the computer will run all its tests on all systems, and set a 'ready' condition when the tests are passed. Some tests require multiple 'drive cycles' or specific conditions (less than full tank of gas but more than 1/4 tank) to complete the test. Until all (or a specific number - some non-critical tests may be exempted) tests are 'ready', the car will not be passed. The assumption being that until a test is successfully completed, the computer may discover a problem with a system, one that would fail the smog test.

If you're confident that all problems have been fixed, you need to run through enough drive cycles so the computer can complete all required tests. Most ODBII code readers can also read the readiness of the systems. And most parts stores will read your codes for you (and system status) or let you borrow a reader.

Do a ford dive cycle or just drive a few hundred miles then the monitors will reset ! Ford Motor Company Driving Cycle

Hi howard lee
Did you disconnect the battery some time before the smog test? Did the smog inspector say he got a "system not ready", EGR testing not complete? If so drive it for another week or so and retest it.

Sometimes this is because the thermostat is not warming up the engine - and sometimes it is because the battery was disconnected or the computer has lost memory and has not been driven enough to relearn yet.
A local garage that deals with smog tests in your area should be able to advise.

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other than being illegal if yes all of that can be bypassed. Remove the smog pump and lines and plug the holes in the back of the cylinder heads with pipe plugs. remove the vaccume lines for the themactor silinoids and plug any off going to the engine. then you can go order a shorter belt and no more smog system. it was installed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

If you hear the relay click, but no pressure at all then it would be the fuel pump needing replacement

No the manual transmisson does not have a stick. on the transmisson their are two plugs. One for draining and one for filling. In order to check the fluid, pull the higher plug out and feel with a finger in that hole for fluid. To set the level to the correct level you would need to drain and refill the trans. If no leaks are present you should be OK

I can tell you for sure that all US models of the Ford Ranger came with a emission system that incorporated a MIL or check eng light, go to the dealer and have them run your VIN on the Ford on line information service, that will give you the engine Calibration of the emission system, you can then find out what emission system was used, export or US.