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I'm so sorry, no it's a 4 speed. As far as when it dies, I was driving 70 the first time, no sputter, which was weird. Just cruising and lost all power, took me a min to figure out it was actually not running. Pulled over and stopped, it started right up. If it made any kind of noise I couldn't tell ya, it's so noisy in the cab.
After that just driving into the pasture it would die, again no noticeable sputter or jerking, it just is gone. I turned ignition while still moving started up. Stalled at stop started up again. So last time I drove from pasture to house, about 600 yards? It died twice. Haven't noticed it whole trying to shift or anything, holding consistent speed on highway and also while puttering in field.
I'll replace the hoses you mentioned as well.
Sounds like the idle speed may be a pretty good shot!
Last edited by Mt-f250-390; Oct 17, 2024 at 04:13 PM.
I'm so sorry, no it's a 4 speed. As far as when it dies, I was driving 70 the first time, no sputter, which was weird. Just cruising and lost all power, took me a min to figure out it was actually not running. Pulled over and stopped, it started right up. If it made any kind of noise I couldn't tell ya, it's so noisy in the cab.
After that just driving into the pasture it would die, again no noticeable sputter or jerking, it just is gone. I turned ignition while still moving started up. Stalled at stop started up again. So last time I drove from pasture to house, about 600 yards? It died twice. Haven't noticed it whole trying to shift or anything, holding consistent speed on highway and also while puttering in field.
I'll replace the hoses you mentioned as well.
Sounds like the idle speed may be a pretty good shot!
Based on what you're telling me I don't think it is idle speed. Doesn't hurt to adjust it, but it sounds to me more like you're losing spark for it to just suddenly shut down. Sounds like it is getting worse and stalling more frequently. The ignition control module may be going bad but it could simply be a loose wire somewhere too.
Changing fuel filter and swapping out some hoses won't hurt anything and will eliminate the fuel filter being a potential cause so I would still do that. If the problem persists after that I would be taking a closer look at the ignition system.
Ok thanks again! I'll switch what I can then I guess suck it up and call in a pro, I know I'll be hopeless tracking down wires.
Sure appreciate everything!
Ok thanks again! I'll switch what I can then I guess suck it up and call in a pro, I know I'll be hopeless tracking down wires.
Sure appreciate everything!
Its good to know where your skills end and when it's time to call in the professional, but before paying a mechanic a bunch of money to troubleshoot you might check your regional chapter/state chapter to see if there is anyone nearby willing to help you out?
Might be able to "pay" with some pizza and choice beverages. Good way to make some new friends in the process. I am sure there is someone in your area willing to help.
Symptoms sound electrical to me. I almost wonder if it isn't a bad ignition switch. Driving 70MPH on the highway can be about as bumpy as driving slowly through a pasture. Maybe the ignition switch is tired and moves around just enough to lose contact and shut everything off. Go to start it again and you've moved it back to where it makes contact again. As a test, I wonder if you drive it with just the key, not a key ring with other keys and fobs and tags and etc., if it ever has the issue and/or has it less often.
the parts kid at Napa took a long time assuring me it was not the filter but the injectors, regardless of my attempt to explain this particular rig has a carburetor I asked if he meant jets, but he was pretty determined.
I wouldn't take his advice on this at all. Might know some modern stuff, but clearly has no concept of what a carburetor is. Not bashing him, he just clearly doesn't understand.
The fuel pump will look like @Rubiranch's picture, and will be down on the side of the engine at the driver's side front like this:
It's driven off of the cam, because back in the olden days, they hadn't invented the long-life submerged electric fuel pumps that we enjoy on modern cars. That arm that is in the highest part of @Rubiranch's picture is a lever that gets pushed up and down over and over, operating a rubber diaphragm to pump the fuel.
Wow thanks everybody! Tons of wonderful advise and places to check! I will definitely "poke" around after work and this weekend.
The pictures and descriptions have been so very helpful.
Luckily it's not my daily driver.
As for beer and pizza well, party at my house! Come on down! 😂
After I change filters and hoses I think I'll start it up and wiggle wires around? Seems like a good start and jiggle the keys? See if we can narrow this down. Lol
Thanks again I'll update you all after I get time to dig into it this weekend.
Its good to know where your skills end and when it's time to call in the professional, but before paying a mechanic a bunch of money to troubleshoot you might check your regional chapter/state chapter to see if there is anyone nearby willing to help you out?
Might be able to "pay" with some pizza and choice beverages. Good way to make some new friends in the process. I am sure there is someone in your area willing to help.
Thanks for the screen shot! I'll check the regional chapters, and who knows, maybe you all will have converted me into a gear head enthusiast by the time this thing is said and done
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