^ what kind of car is that on the lift?

 

Hello, First, I am not a Ford mechanic. I am a old "Hippie" Porsche and VW mechanic.

So, my technology peak is about 1979. But, I understand basic Bosch FI etc. as I have worked on those systems. Secondly, I am new to posting on the site, so please forgive me if my post here is not within normal protocol.

With that said, I purchased a 1992 FordF150 automatic 4X4 with a 4.9 in-line 6 cylinder engine. I initially bought it in cold weather in Nevada

Since I first bought it 2 months ago, the truck ran fine with the exception that from time to time, after shutting it down for only a few minutes, the truck would not start. So, being an old Oklahoma ranch hand, I sprayed starter fluid in the intake hose and it would start every time. I have been guessing that a dirty fuel filter might be the culprit? As the fuel filter I believe is in the tank, and as I have been delaying the job, I have been spraying a shot of starter fluid in to start a warm engine and it has usually always worked. But, today it was 80 degrees and although I let the truck sit for about and hour; which is usually enough to allow a start - even without starter fluid) today, after 1 hour (80 degrees outside temp)- no start. I sprayed fluid and it would always fire, and exhaust the fluid; then die. Now it just seems that there in not fuel getting to the engine?

I have been looking at threads today, and troubleshooting advice ranged from O2 sensors, to other sensors, etc.. Now, wow I do not know where to start. Also, I have never pulled a code in my life (remember 1978 Technology expert), so any ideas on a good plan of attack troubleshooting the issue would be very much appreciated. It seems to have hit a peak today issue as I just was unable to start a cold engine; even with fluid, etc.
Thanks in advance for any help that you might lend.

 

Which airbag system did you go with and how much was it?

 

can anyone verify that this white wire with blue stripe by the OBD port is in fact a keyed hot 12V source... ive been looking for a good one to install the dimmer on my towmax gauge too.

thanks
Rick

 

Posting in the correct forum would probably be a good place to start. This is the 1999-2005 Excursion section.

Should do you a lot better: 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

Yes it is a 10A customer access ignition hot feed. This is where we hooked our key hot trigger wire for snow plow wiring.

 

The kit an Air Lift 5000 part # 57340. I bought mine on Amazon, but there appears to be a lot of places similar in price. I paid $285ish, but there was a $50 rebate on the kit which I received in about 4 weeks, so overall the cost was around $235ish. Check the Air Lift web site, as I believe they have the rebate running again.


I want to add that the kit is really nice and everything fit perfectly. Only drilling was two 3/8ths holes in each lift block to bolt on the lower bag mount. I'm completely impressed with how well everything went together. I installed it in my driveway in a few hour yesterday afternoon.

 

I put new front brake rotors on it and hauled a car to Ionia on Sunday. Going 75 in that wind was fun, especially on the way home empty. Arms were sore when i got home! I ordered Air Lift bags for the rear, they'll be on by this weekend.

 

Which rotors/pads did you go with?

 

Changed out the steering box. Couldn't keep her in a straight line any more. All better now

 

I may be next in my f250 anyway. Drove from NC to LA and it was really loose, tightened it up and drove to ND and stayed there a few months then back home and it suddenly was to tight, so I just loosened it up quite a bit.

Seems better for now but might just bite the bullet on a new one.

 

What kind of air system did you go with? Where you gonna mount the pump and tank and what not? You plan on doing a write up for that whole thing?

 

Just looked at the instructions for my MaxTow Glowshift fuel gauge and it says the dimmer function needs the orange wire to go to the 12V positive headlamp source.. anyone know the color wire and its location?

 

+1 on this one. I left my dimmer wire disconnected and am getting ready to plug it into a switched 12v otherwise. Way too bright at night.

 

To be honest, the reason I haven't ordered an air tank yet is because I parked the truck for the winter and until about a week ago it still had ice and snow under it. I've been too lazy to get wet laying under there to figure out what size tank I can fit, and where. I'll likely tee into each side with two electric over pneumatic solenoids, one to fill and one to dump. No idea what compressor I'll use yet. Not looking to run air tools, but will want to be able to fill tires and such. I'll gladly do a write up when I do the install. Next project is to install my Pro Comp 22210 front springs and my new tires should be here in the next day or two, so the compressed air will be after that.