Official NCFTE Works Thread
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,005
Likes: 2
Well this weekend I'm planning on taking the wife's car to a local shop to get the new tires installed to replace the worn out Federals on it.
I also plan on trying to get the rear drum off the old Dually and seeing what I need to fix the brakes.
I also plan on trying to get the rear drum off the old Dually and seeing what I need to fix the brakes.
Thread Starter
|
FTE NC Chapter
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,973
Likes: 68
From: Coastal NC
For a budget tire we've been getting good mileage and wear from nexxens. It's a korean tire brand but we've got two korean cars as well.
I have goodyear's on the excursion.
I have goodyear's on the excursion.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,005
Likes: 2
Well I got the dually pulled apart today, a full turn backing off the brake adjuster and it freed right up, took the drum off and checked it out. Apparently it had been to tight for awhile (had a shop check them last time I had tires put on the rear), but everything looked intact. I got it set right guess I'll take it for a spin sometime and see how it works out.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,735
Likes: 20
From: Four Oaks, NC
Dusty, I'd be amazed if he can fix it after that much body damage!
77Mud, I have General Altimax tires on my car and I love them.
77Mud, I have General Altimax tires on my car and I love them.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,256
Likes: 4
From: NC
It'll be getting a body swap if he does fix it himself. Trying to find a clean gas 2wd one or diesel one that needs an engine for cheap.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,005
Likes: 2
My 97 F150 through a CEL Tuesday night P0301 so I picked up a new plug because it's cheap and simple, but that didn't do anything. Spark plug wires are about 3 months old, I also swapped injectors between 1 and 2, and missfire stayed with cylinder 1. It also gained a tap when the missfire started but only above idle, but it doesn't sound like a rod knock. I also knoticed if you unplug injector 1at idle it taps/knocks 3 or 4 times, however if you unplug any of the others it doesn't do that. I checked and I definitely have good spark from the plug. I plan on picking up a new compression tester tomorrow since mine never was returned. If you take the oil fill cap off it doesn't have any blow by at idle, however if you rev it you get a quick cloud out of it.
Any other ideas? I thought about picking up a kit to check the injector pulse.
Any other ideas? I thought about picking up a kit to check the injector pulse.
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,111
Likes: 3
From: Lexington Mo
Along with a compression tester, another good tool to have is a vacuum gauge. It can tell you a lot that the compression tester won't. And like you mentioned needing to test the pulse of the injector, you need a Noid light. I have a set here, but that doesn't do you much good.
Let us know what you come up with.
Let us know what you come up with.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 15,449
Likes: 3
From: Hampstead, NC
Just checking, I caught someone fighting a miss for quite some time cause of that before. I know the wires suck with the routing. Even a good arcing spark can be too cold. Where are you located?