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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 09:17 PM
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Running rich

Hey guys! I have a f350 1994 5.8l 5 speed. She is backfiring through the exhaust, and using a ton of gas. I have changed the MAP sensor, fuel pressure regulator, throttle positioning sensor, air idle control valve, o2 sensor, injectors, new gaskets in the upper intake. Checked for vacuum leaks. Im at a loss?!?!?! What else could it be????
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 09:25 PM
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What codes have you got?

You have spent a lot of money. An Innova 3145 code reader is $25-30 on Amazon.


That's the second cheapest option besides reading codes for free on these trucks.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tro...et/ford/%3famp
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 09:33 PM
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No codes...... throughout this process I’ve gotten a rich o2 sensor code and a lean o2 sensor code. I have one of the code readers...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 12:43 AM
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have you checked timing ?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy wise
No codes...... throughout this process I’ve gotten a rich o2 sensor code and a lean o2 sensor code. I have one of the code readers...
When did the problems start?

Are you getting a System Pass code of 11 or 111? When you say no codes, is that after replacing all the above parts and sensors?

If after replacing all those parts and sensors, check timing as stated, and if it's close to spec, I would pull the PCM and inspect. It may have lead you down a rabbit hole if its failing.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 08:11 AM
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Problem started a couple months ago. I’ll pull codes again this weekend. Last time I checked I got the o2 rich code. As of right now no light. I’ll look at the pcm this Sunday. How do I remove it?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 09:34 AM
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Is the 02 code the only one you pulled?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 10:16 AM
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Yup. It was idling too fast. Drank fuel like a fish, After all the repairs Now it still drinks gas and backfires through the exhaust
 
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Could be the computer itself or could also be a wiring problem holding one or more injectors open.
Does the oil smell like gas?
What is the fuel pressure?
Does it hold fuel pressure after the engine is shut off?
 
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have you checked timing ?
Good place to start.
 
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