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Jun 9, 2011 | 10:23 PM

blaze23

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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

Jun 9, 2011 | 10:46 PM

oldbird1965

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I could be the VC gaskets. It could also be the CPS, that's a cheap one to eliminate.

Jun 10, 2011 | 12:14 AM

pjwoolw

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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.

Jun 10, 2011 | 08:52 AM

Awitte58

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I dont have a clue really, but Welcome to FTE!

(and I like to post to suscribe and learn)

Jun 10, 2011 | 11:32 AM

427 fordman

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Originally Posted by Awitte58

I dont have a clue really, but Welcome to FTE!

(and I like to post to suscribe and learn)

That was funny!

X3 on the harnesses, best place to start.

Jun 10, 2011 | 12:51 PM

RÖENTGEEP

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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

Jun 10, 2011 | 03:31 PM

Awitte58

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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!

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