Cold start problem after a swap

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Nov 23, 2005 | 08:55 AM

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terrys

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The MAF sits correctly but I will check the voltage readings. Thanks for the help

Nov 24, 2005 | 08:56 AM

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terrys

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Thanks to all for the help. I finally traced the problem to a broken ground wire in the MAF circuitry. Now repaired, it runs terrific.

Nov 24, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by terrys

Thanks to all for the help. I finally traced the problem to a broken ground wire in the MAF circuitry. Now repaired, it runs terrific.

Unreal! Good luck with it!

and Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2005 | 09:36 AM

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Krewat: I appreciated your help. Although my vehicles aren't listed, I no longer drive an F-150, but use Ford injected V8s -with AOD in a 1930 Buick, 1948 KB-1 IHC and a 1984 volvo wagon. Main transport is an Avalon and a Miata. Have a great day

Apr 9, 2006 | 08:14 AM

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terry -- any pics of these - i am looking at putting a 5.4 in an 82 f350.

right now, i have a nice running truck that gets 5 mpg...,. i am afraid to have a truck that doesn't run when i'm done. any advice? what did you do?

Apr 9, 2006 | 11:33 AM

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If it doesn't run, it will be great on gas

Seriously, It's good to see more of these transplants. These are good engines (even though they are large and tight in many older engine compartments). I wonder how a Lightning 5.4L would run in my 77 F150??? It gets much better mileage than yours does right now 6MPG