Propane switch to gas only
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Propane switch to gas only
I might have posted this in the wrong area so here it is again.
I am original owner of a 1999 F250 light duty propane/gas, factory install truck with 105000 miles. After problems with the truck hesitating and not running correctly, I took it to Ford and the bottom line for repairs was that they wanted to sell me a new truck and forget about repairs. Among other problems-leaking intake manifold, hoses, belts, air conditioner, plugs, injectors and a bill of $9000!!! I went ahead and had a reputable mechanic remove the propane on the engine and I have yet to remove the tank and cover from the bed of the truck. Truck now runs fine except for a U1262 code and service engine light. In Arizona, a vehicle cannot pass inspection with codes in the system. After many different suggestions to by pass this code, I found someone that has gone thru this before and the computer must be flashed and reset for a gas only truck. This I have not done yet and my tags are still good until Sept. My truck looks brand new both outside and inside and these changes are a lot less expensive than buying a new truck. Propane was very useful on long trips and when propane was $1.05 per gallon. With 27 gallons of propane and 30 gallons of gas, my driving range was great. I now only travel short distances and with propane prices where they are, my use of propane was minimal. My truck was purchased in a rebate program of both state and federal which made it a bargain at the time. I will let you know when tank is removed and code is cleared on the progress.
I am original owner of a 1999 F250 light duty propane/gas, factory install truck with 105000 miles. After problems with the truck hesitating and not running correctly, I took it to Ford and the bottom line for repairs was that they wanted to sell me a new truck and forget about repairs. Among other problems-leaking intake manifold, hoses, belts, air conditioner, plugs, injectors and a bill of $9000!!! I went ahead and had a reputable mechanic remove the propane on the engine and I have yet to remove the tank and cover from the bed of the truck. Truck now runs fine except for a U1262 code and service engine light. In Arizona, a vehicle cannot pass inspection with codes in the system. After many different suggestions to by pass this code, I found someone that has gone thru this before and the computer must be flashed and reset for a gas only truck. This I have not done yet and my tags are still good until Sept. My truck looks brand new both outside and inside and these changes are a lot less expensive than buying a new truck. Propane was very useful on long trips and when propane was $1.05 per gallon. With 27 gallons of propane and 30 gallons of gas, my driving range was great. I now only travel short distances and with propane prices where they are, my use of propane was minimal. My truck was purchased in a rebate program of both state and federal which made it a bargain at the time. I will let you know when tank is removed and code is cleared on the progress.
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