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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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I've got a code reader, but I can't seem to locate the plug for it under the hood. Does anyone know where it is in this truck. 85 f150 5.8 HO
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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Jeepin: Its my understanding that this truck DOES NOT have a computer .I had a truck as you describe and it had no computer or PLUG for a scanner. What type codes are you looking for?
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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I borrowed a friend's code reader and the manual. I called the maker of the reader and they told me its near the charcoal filter or something...but I've pretty much looked at every corner and hole. I also thought there was no computer, but the book says there is...I was just trying to pinpoint the reason of my hard cold starts...
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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my 86 was located on drivers side fender in a plastic holder marked eec test.both connecters are located in that holder. good luck.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:52 AM
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Jeepin: the 85 5.0 efi had computer but the non-efi carb version did not.
You indicated in previous post that you had a 4180 holley.It sounds like you need to fix the choke and replace the 3 gasket's under carb. If gaskets causing a vac leak then the choke maynot be strong enough.
If you don't have computer then really no need for codes and code plugs.
Do you have EFI or CARB ?
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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Its not EFI. Its the old carb model. I think youre on the money about the carb needing a tune up too.
 
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