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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I have a 1985 f-150 in-line 6 . It was once rebuilt by previous owner. prblem is he left off most of the emissision control parts and blocked off , screwed off, and unhooked just about all of it. My guestion is what can I do to take the rest of the stuff off and make it a plan old simple 6 cyl. Thanks,
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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How does it run as is?

Do you have state inspections to worry about?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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runs good when sitting, runs bad when try to drive. no state inspections,found one trble. since posting, blowed gasket between exhaust and throttle body,if that is what you call it,not sure? Also forgot to mention there is no EGR canister with the hoses that hook to cat.converter pipe and oil fill cap.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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is the timing set correctly?

sounds like the comp may be in limp mode, best bet is to convert to a duraspark2 and set the timing....
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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not really mechanic,trying to learn,timing is set, can you explain duraspark2 and what it envolves. really appreciate!!
 
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