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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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confusing missfire

hi i have a 1996 7.3 di and i am having miss fire issues when i start it up latley it will have a miss fire but after a few minutes it goes back to normal and while im driving sometimes it will lose power and go back to normal does any one have some ideas i was thinking injectors or mabe valve cover gasket wiring any help would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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I could be the VC gaskets. It could also be the CPS, that's a cheap one to eliminate.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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X2! Very likely the harnesses. Pull the connectors on the valve covers and check for burnt pins. There are four. Two on each valve cover.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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I dont have a clue really, but Welcome to FTE!
(and I like to post to suscribe and learn)
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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I dont have a clue really, but Welcome to FTE!
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That was funny!

X3 on the harnesses, best place to start.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 427 fordman
That was funny!

X3 on the harnesses, best place to start.

X4

He is an enthusiast , like all of here we are. FTE = Ford Truck Enthusiasts. thats a good thing IMHO
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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X4

He is an enthusiast , like all of here we are. FTE = Ford Truck Enthusiasts. thats a good thing IMHO
Haha Im proud of it! If I knew everything then I wouldnt need you guys

Oh and TOTALLY gotta be the harnesses!

FRIDAY!!!! Tranny seals fixed..."No metal shards in the pan" Good news! My 16x10 Procomp wheels get delivered next Thursday! And my 315/75r16 BFGoodrich All Terrain KO get delivered next Friday!
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Oh and a big party tonight..
 
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