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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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1997 f Super Duty w/7.3 TD. Runs fine untill I hook up trailer then doesn't have any power. Also when running it real slugglish to get up to speed.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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Automatic or manual transmission? What diff ratio?

How old is the oil, and how's the level? Have you checked for codes and/or looked at any live data? Any smoke after warm-up? How's the fuel economy?
 
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How heavy is the trailer?
Is the truck in stock configuration?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 10:46 PM
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How heavy is the trailer?
Is the truck in stock configuration?
fuel pressure?
Boost PSI?
Will it Rev nice at 3000 rpm?
 
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