Stuttering
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From: Orlando, FL
Stuttering
Recently put new plugs, wires, and distributer cap on my 1990 302. I also had the injectors cleaned and the timing ajusted by a very good shop. At the same time took the catalytic converters off as well as the muffler and ran a straight pipe in the stock location. Finally, we also checked the fuel pressure up to about 5000 rpm.
On to the problem, while accelerating I used to get a stutter like detonation or just a misfire, but that is gone now at the lower speeds. But this still happens when I'm traveling at about 60 and accelerating while in overdrive.
I don't think that it is the transmission because it was just rebuilt less than 6 months ago.
Can anybody tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?
Thanks.
On to the problem, while accelerating I used to get a stutter like detonation or just a misfire, but that is gone now at the lower speeds. But this still happens when I'm traveling at about 60 and accelerating while in overdrive.
I don't think that it is the transmission because it was just rebuilt less than 6 months ago.
Can anybody tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?
Thanks.
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From: Medina, Tn.
Almost sounds like pinging. Are you sure about the timing on the vehicle ? Pinging USUALLY is more noticible in OD or under a load than in basic acceleration. Also, if you replaced plug wires, make sure that wires #7 & #8 are not crossing because Ford says that this can cause problems. They even offer a TSB on it.
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Thanks for the 7-8 tip. but does pininging cause the whole vehical to shutter so bad that stuff falls off the dash? Even if I am in 3rd going the same speed it does it but only faster because the rpm's are up.
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From: Bend,OR
first off what is your timing set at. also could this be problem with your front end like worn tierod ends or wheels not balanced properly. I would still check your tranny fluid make sure its full and doesnt smell rotten or burnt. have you serviced the tranny since the rebuild?
