Cleaned my MAF
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Cleaned my MAF
I cleaned my MAF the other day - runs a lot different - haven't checked mileage yet. A little more high-end power, I was pretty surprised today opening it up on the highway.
Shift points are different, and the tranny shifts better without a lurch, like it was doing around the 2-3 shift.
I have only 21K miles, but more like 80K miles worth of air - one of the filaments was dirty looking.
Just goes to show, even if you have low-mileage, it's sometimes a good idea to clean that thing
I think the next thing is the IAC...
Shift points are different, and the tranny shifts better without a lurch, like it was doing around the 2-3 shift.
I have only 21K miles, but more like 80K miles worth of air - one of the filaments was dirty looking.
Just goes to show, even if you have low-mileage, it's sometimes a good idea to clean that thing
I think the next thing is the IAC...
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When I installed the K&N filter on my truck, many moons ago, I had to clean the MAF sensor. It does make a difference. And I've started to get that sudden rev at stop lights now and then (I have the manual tranny) and am thinking on cleaning the IAC pretty soon myself.
Thing is - like changing the plugs - I'll have to get a cherrypicker in there somewhere to keep from crunching all that plastic...
Thing is - like changing the plugs - I'll have to get a cherrypicker in there somewhere to keep from crunching all that plastic...
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Originally Posted by Big Orn
Thing is - like changing the plugs - I'll have to get a cherrypicker in there somewhere to keep from crunching all that plastic...
I've been thinking about making a scaffold that attaches to the tow hooks, and gives me a shelf to stand on...
On the other hand, I might just make some big hulking thing out of wood and drive up to it ...
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Originally Posted by krewat
That's where my beer belly comes in handy
I've been thinking about making a scaffold that attaches to the tow hooks, and gives me a shelf to stand on...
On the other hand, I might just make some big hulking thing out of wood and drive up to it ...
I've been thinking about making a scaffold that attaches to the tow hooks, and gives me a shelf to stand on...
On the other hand, I might just make some big hulking thing out of wood and drive up to it ...
And don't let Bubba operate the darn 'picker. He's good for one beer, then he's gotta climb off and hit the 'chest. Seen it too many times. Friends! Pfft! Leave ya hanging...
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Or go to Northern Tools and an look at what they have! a thing called the Topsider.
I was planning on making one with some leftover steel so that it would fold up.
But yes the beer belly and cheerry picker work fine also.
Rich
I was planning on making one with some leftover steel so that it would fold up.
But yes the beer belly and cheerry picker work fine also.
Rich
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That topsider is really cool! My wife would kill me for have something else in the garage, but it might be worth it. StevenG
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Mass Air Flow (sensor) is usually just after the air filter in the runner going to the throttle body.
delicate instrument that will NOT take any abuse. I highly recommend investing in a can of spray on electrical contact cleaner and NOT fussing with "Q" tips or any mechanical cleaning method. I have used carb cleaner and B12 chem cleaners before but they can deteriorate plastic and other non metal compounds. Most good quality electrical contact cleaners are harmless to non-metal parts.
I can not let my self pay the $199+ for a top sider due to my cheap *** nature. I use milk crates , ladders, and old quilts when I have to put big *** or belly across engine bay to get to plugs and such.
delicate instrument that will NOT take any abuse. I highly recommend investing in a can of spray on electrical contact cleaner and NOT fussing with "Q" tips or any mechanical cleaning method. I have used carb cleaner and B12 chem cleaners before but they can deteriorate plastic and other non metal compounds. Most good quality electrical contact cleaners are harmless to non-metal parts.
I can not let my self pay the $199+ for a top sider due to my cheap *** nature. I use milk crates , ladders, and old quilts when I have to put big *** or belly across engine bay to get to plugs and such.
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Fred,
Thanks for the quick reply...I'm gonna clean my out soon. I'm down here in TX helping out in Orange, TX for my Co.
I'm currently in a 2006 Expy 5.4 with only 2k on it. When I picked it up, it had 189 miles on it.
I can tell the 5.4 liter is a bit slower than my BSEG V-10..
Big Rig
Thanks for the quick reply...I'm gonna clean my out soon. I'm down here in TX helping out in Orange, TX for my Co.
I'm currently in a 2006 Expy 5.4 with only 2k on it. When I picked it up, it had 189 miles on it.
I can tell the 5.4 liter is a bit slower than my BSEG V-10..
Big Rig
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Originally Posted by Fredvon4
I highly recommend investing in a can of spray on electrical contact cleaner and NOT fussing with "Q" tips or any mechanical cleaning method. I have used carb cleaner and B12 chem cleaners before but they can deteriorate plastic and other non metal compounds. Most good quality electrical contact cleaners are harmless to non-metal parts.