Random dying issue help
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
Random dying issue help
Hi, I have a 1984 Ford F-250 with a 6.9L and yesterday I drove it to work and it did fine. But on my way back home every time I would slow down for a red light or stop sign until I got out of town it would die and I would have to start it again. Or when I was pulling away from being stopped in first it would try and die if I eased into it I had to ease off the clutch and smash the accelerator down to keep it running. Does anyone know what might be happening or how to fix it?
thanks for any help
thanks for any help
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 7
Fuel issues... sounds like you are running out of fuel.
Were you around 1/4 tank? The fuel pickups like to fail after this many years.
Also, it might be a good time to replace the lift pump on the side of the block; cheap and can't hurt.
Were you around 1/4 tank? The fuel pickups like to fail after this many years.
Also, it might be a good time to replace the lift pump on the side of the block; cheap and can't hurt.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
I was at 1/2 a tank but by the time I was home I was at almost a 1/4 only because trying to get going from stopped it smoked a lot since I couldn't ease into it without it dying
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 7
You need a new fuel pickup most likely. $30 off ebay.
The hard part is getting to the top of the tank; either drop the tank or pull the bed.
The hard part is getting to the top of the tank; either drop the tank or pull the bed.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
annoying part is I just put the bed back on but depending on how flexible the part is I have about 6 inches between the top of the tank and the bottom of my flatbed
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
New User
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
I have a 85 F-250 with the 6.9 and it did the same thing. I ended up taking the tank of and found the the fuel pick screen had pretty much just fell apart. I bought on on amazon for around 25 bucks. Been looking to go ahead and do the same to my rear tank and i found that LMC Truck had the best buy on the part. Here is the link to the part if it helps. Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
P.S. Its part #14
P.S. Its part #14
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
allis327
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
9
Feb 17, 2012 09:46 PM