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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 01:43 PM
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89 f250 power problem

So I've got a problem that I can't figure out. My truck idles fine and revs up fine in park or neutral. However when it's in gear, anytime I give it gas I have little to no power and I'm hearing a piping sound coming from my motor. Could anyone please she's some light on this for me. I've recently done a tube up and new fuel filter as well. And have replaced my intake gasket as well but can't seem to fix the problem. Thank you.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 06:18 PM
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did it pop before you changed gasket?
check what timing is set at, what motor, trans
 
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Originally Posted by Ford.brick.604
So I've got a problem that I can't figure out. My truck idles fine and revs up fine in park or neutral. However when it's in gear, anytime I give it gas I have little to no power and I'm hearing a piping sound coming from my motor. Could anyone please she's some light on this for me. I've recently done a tube up and new fuel filter as well. And have replaced my intake gasket as well but can't seem to fix the problem. Thank you.
Did you perform these repairs to correct the current problem you describe or did this start happening after you repaired it?
 
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
did it pop before you changed gasket?
check what timing is set at, what motor, trans
It currently has a 351w with a c6. And the problem was there before I changed the gasket.
 
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can you check timing, can you check for codes, even if Check Engine Light(CEL) isnt on could have stored codes, yours should be 2 digit.
Fuel Injection Technical Library » How To Run a Self-Test <-- walks you through sefl test
Fuel Injection Technical Library » 2 Digit Self-test Codes 11-32 <--tells you what codes are

(16) How to read a check engine light code on a Ford 1983-1995 EEC 4 system - YouTube <--shows you how
 
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Old Apr 4, 2020 | 06:40 PM
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I had a plugged muffler do that same behaviour one time!
 
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