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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Hi i need a little help i just bought this f150 4x4 1985 to restore little by little but i have a question? It has a 302 2bbl and when you gun it the truck slows down? i mean like its like it drops into a low gear the revs are there but the truck just slows? i was think fuel starvation am i on the right track?

i need your help guys please and thanks

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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Transmission problems sounds like to me...
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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ok thanks i was maybe hoping it was the tranny but i will have to look into it appreciate the reply
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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Try a new fuel filter and check your fuel pump output before you head to the tranny shop. I had a '92 F-150 5.0 that acted the same way. Would do fine on the flats and downhills, but would hardly make it up a hill at any speed. The transmission kickdown would engage, the motor would speed up, but the truck would slow down! A new fuel filter fixed it right up.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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Check your transmission fluid.......and see if it's a dark color. Sure sounds like somethings slipping in the transmission......might just change the fluid and filter and see if that helps....
 
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