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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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i figured it out, its a burnt valve. pulled the plugs to put headers on and #2 plug was fouled bad. and miss is coming from that side. weird how it just started out of nowhere? time for a new motor. which one? id like to stick with a 5.0 for ease of quick install. any junkyard vehicle suggestions?
 
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so i got a new/used 5.0 out of a 95 f150. the question is what do i need to change to make it work in my 89. i see the distributor is different right of the bat. thanks guys
 
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