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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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I have a 1987 F-250 4x4 EX cab long wheel base 6.9l Deseil and i need some advice! I am haveing a problem starting in the morings! and i think my switch that changes wich tank its pumping deseil out of i think is going out!
When i'm drivein down the road and on the gas it pours black smoke out the pipes. it idles fine but while sitting and i push in the gas it gives off black smoke then white or blue smoke i cant really tell! SO if anyone can give some advice and suggestions plz email me!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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The black smoke is from over fueling, lack of air, or a cold engine. Check your air filter, have your injection pump and injectors cleaned and calibrated. If this doesnt help, you may have low compression.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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The black smoke is from over fueling, lack or air, or a cold engine. Check your air filter, have your pump and injectors cleaned and calibrated. If that doesnt help, you might have low compression.
 
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