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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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having a problem with a 1986 f 150 4x4. its missing out real bad i have changed the plugs, plug wires, cap and button. i double checked the plug wires to make sure i didnt have any crossed. was woundering if the catalitic converter might be causing the problem
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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what engine?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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it is a 302 5.0 fuel injected v 8
 
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Did you check the gap on the plugs?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Welcome to the site.

The first thing you should always do with a computer controlled engine and pull codes. There's a lot of good info on how to pull codes and what they mean at this site.

Ford Fuel Injection
 
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