External fuel pump
Cargo Master
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It did not, so I had him move to a jumper wire. It depends on the test lamp, I have one that works.
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I gotta say ...
Steve, This has been a long challenging and complicated thread ... You have hung right in there like a champ, got a little frustrated/confused for a bit, but recovered awesomely ... I am impressed!
Bill, Vincent, Hats off for sticking it out ... That's Sticktoitiveness!
Kudos to all ...
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Steve, This has been a long challenging and complicated thread ... You have hung right in there like a champ, got a little frustrated/confused for a bit, but recovered awesomely ... I am impressed!
Bill, Vincent, Hats off for sticking it out ... That's Sticktoitiveness!
Kudos to all ...
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
The thing that struck me the other day was when Vincent (?) said something like, "Go back 200(!) posts and look at the wiring diagram."
This has been a long one, thank you to Vincent & subford & everybody else for sticking with the guy.
Cargo Master
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From: Somewhere n North America
I'm going to have Steve test some things;
a. 12 vdc on both sides of the EGRV connector? (With key on)
he has 12v both sides.
b. Disconnect connector, check resistance of the coil, I usually get anywhere from 40-75 Ohms.
he has 43ohms.
c. Use his jumper to ground the ECA side of the EGRC connector to turn on the solenoid and look for vacuum at the gage. (Key on & engine running)
Solenoid’s works both ways. no vacuum at the EGR.
d. Remove black hose at the reservoir to check for source vacuum.
20Hg on the red hose coming from the manifold.
Nothing on the other side of the reservoir. (Blocked)
he unblocked the reservoir. Still no vacuum at the EGR.
He found a leak on the manifold feeding the vacuum to the solenoids.
We have stopped here. Good luck fixing that…..
a. 12 vdc on both sides of the EGRV connector? (With key on)
he has 12v both sides.
b. Disconnect connector, check resistance of the coil, I usually get anywhere from 40-75 Ohms.
he has 43ohms.
c. Use his jumper to ground the ECA side of the EGRC connector to turn on the solenoid and look for vacuum at the gage. (Key on & engine running)
Solenoid’s works both ways. no vacuum at the EGR.
d. Remove black hose at the reservoir to check for source vacuum.
20Hg on the red hose coming from the manifold.
Nothing on the other side of the reservoir. (Blocked)
he unblocked the reservoir. Still no vacuum at the EGR.
He found a leak on the manifold feeding the vacuum to the solenoids.
We have stopped here. Good luck fixing that…..
Cargo Master
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From: Somewhere n North America
So, that did save a lot of typing…. And Steve was running back and forth between the garage and house to get updates off the computer, he must be fast….
He has to fix; Vacuum leak at the vacuum manifold & O2 sensor, and, I forgot, there is the rainy day issue that started with post #1.....
He did not have vacuum to the EGR during the self-test, nor did he have it when he was accelerating (no wonder he said he had so much power) The Self-Test was looking for the idle to drop when it opened the EGR Valve, and it did not so it threw a Code 34.
The manifold vacuum leak did not affect his idle or O2 Sensor because the reservoir was clogged. He blew it out, but maybe too much air pressure, we will see.
Do I think everything we did over the phone was perfect, of course not, and may have to be re-visited?
He has to fix; Vacuum leak at the vacuum manifold & O2 sensor, and, I forgot, there is the rainy day issue that started with post #1.....
He did not have vacuum to the EGR during the self-test, nor did he have it when he was accelerating (no wonder he said he had so much power) The Self-Test was looking for the idle to drop when it opened the EGR Valve, and it did not so it threw a Code 34.
The manifold vacuum leak did not affect his idle or O2 Sensor because the reservoir was clogged. He blew it out, but maybe too much air pressure, we will see.
Do I think everything we did over the phone was perfect, of course not, and may have to be re-visited?
I'm going to have Steve test some things;
a. 12 vdc on both sides of the EGRV connector? (With key on)
he has 12v both sides.
b. Disconnect connector, check resistance of the coil, I usually get anywhere from 40-75 Ohms.
he has 43ohms.
c. Use his jumper to ground the ECA side of the EGRC connector to turn on the solenoid and look for vacuum at the gage. (Key on & engine running)
Solenoid’s works both ways. no vacuum at the EGR.
d. Remove black hose at the reservoir to check for source vacuum.
20Hg on the red hose coming from the manifold.
Nothing on the other side of the reservoir. (Blocked)
he unblocked the reservoir. Still no vacuum at the EGR.
He found a leak on the manifold feeding the vacuum to the solenoids.
We have stopped here. Good luck fixing that…..
a. 12 vdc on both sides of the EGRV connector? (With key on)
he has 12v both sides.
b. Disconnect connector, check resistance of the coil, I usually get anywhere from 40-75 Ohms.
he has 43ohms.
c. Use his jumper to ground the ECA side of the EGRC connector to turn on the solenoid and look for vacuum at the gage. (Key on & engine running)
Solenoid’s works both ways. no vacuum at the EGR.
d. Remove black hose at the reservoir to check for source vacuum.
20Hg on the red hose coming from the manifold.
Nothing on the other side of the reservoir. (Blocked)
he unblocked the reservoir. Still no vacuum at the EGR.
He found a leak on the manifold feeding the vacuum to the solenoids.
We have stopped here. Good luck fixing that…..
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Methanoholic
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Anybody got a good picture of this leaky vacuum manifold?
Preferably off truck & unhooked so it's real visible.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Preferably off truck & unhooked so it's real visible.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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This one has been a marathon, and all are to be commended. However, Steve and Vincent deserve the lion's share of the commendation. Steve has not only stuck with it, but has also stayed on target. And Vincent has been a true hero.
But, I'd like to point out something else that has helped - that most of the rest of us kept from sidetracking either Steve or Vincent. (Or, maybe I should say most of you did, as I did sidetrack things once or twice.) Too many times I/we jump in to "help", but adding to the number of cooks in the kitchen rarely helps. Instead, and I'm preaching to me, we need to let someone take the lead and only chime in when we feel there's an error.
Well done, Vincent!
Well done, Steve!
But, I'd like to point out something else that has helped - that most of the rest of us kept from sidetracking either Steve or Vincent. (Or, maybe I should say most of you did, as I did sidetrack things once or twice.) Too many times I/we jump in to "help", but adding to the number of cooks in the kitchen rarely helps. Instead, and I'm preaching to me, we need to let someone take the lead and only chime in when we feel there's an error.
Well done, Vincent!
Well done, Steve!
Cargo Master
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Well, I have been sucking info off this Forum since 2013, so I am glad when I can give back. I learn all the way through, and thanks to everyone for supporting with knowledge and products. Thanks for keeping me straight, and questioning me, always welcome, I'm surely far from perfect. I have had the luxury of helping a few friends with their Fords along the way, and one happens to be in my signature, which has given me an edge on this 85’ thread.
I head out of town in a week for 3 months, but I will check in when I can……
Steve, if you have any new issues, not previously covered, please start a brand new thread. We could have made 4 separate threads out of your issues……… We can keep the EGR, O2 & Rainy day on this thread..
We’re trending….. Over 6K views & over 500 post, like Gary said, Marathon.
I head out of town in a week for 3 months, but I will check in when I can……
Steve, if you have any new issues, not previously covered, please start a brand new thread. We could have made 4 separate threads out of your issues……… We can keep the EGR, O2 & Rainy day on this thread..
We’re trending….. Over 6K views & over 500 post, like Gary said, Marathon.
Cargo Master
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My secret safe house in Mall Bay, Newfoundland Canada..... would have been there by now, but my knee surgary has held me back....
Cargo Master
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Miserable…….Never left thehouse today... Lucky Steve 
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So, that did save a lot of typing…. And Steve was running back and forth between the garage and house to get updates off the computer, he must be fast….
He has to fix; Vacuum leak at the manifold & O2 sensor, and, I forgot, there is the rainy day issue that started with post #1.....
He did not have vacuum to the EGR during the self-test, nor did he have it when he was accelerating (no wonder he said he had so much power) The Self-Test was looking for the idle to drop when it opened the EGR Valve, and it did not so it threw a Code 34.
The manifold vacuum leak did not affect his idle or O2 Sensor because the reservoir was clogged. He blew it out, but maybe too much air pressure, we will see.
Do I think everything we did over the phone was perfect, of course not, and may have to be re-visited?
He has to fix; Vacuum leak at the manifold & O2 sensor, and, I forgot, there is the rainy day issue that started with post #1.....
He did not have vacuum to the EGR during the self-test, nor did he have it when he was accelerating (no wonder he said he had so much power) The Self-Test was looking for the idle to drop when it opened the EGR Valve, and it did not so it threw a Code 34.
The manifold vacuum leak did not affect his idle or O2 Sensor because the reservoir was clogged. He blew it out, but maybe too much air pressure, we will see.
Do I think everything we did over the phone was perfect, of course not, and may have to be re-visited?