Trying to revive '89 van
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Trying to revive '89 van
I'm an SPCA volunteer, and am trying to revive our '89 Ford 150 van, AT w/300 strong engine. It starts well, then acts like it is fuel starved in about 2 seconds, runs rough and limps/dies. Fuel filter is new, no crud in old one, flow is good, so I think it's not tank to engine fuel delivery problem, and as it starts well, it must have good spark? Battery is good, charged, cables are new.Is there a fuel management control you'd look to first as the culprit? Sorry for sparse details, I'm a 1951 F1 wrench turner.
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Codes?? Fuel pressure?? Vacuum?? Exhaust gas readings?? Compression?? Timing?? All easy to obtain and critical readings.
What if you hold the throttle open, does it still die or will it keep running??
What if you hold the throttle open, does it still die or will it keep running??
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Originally Posted by eco
Codes?? Fuel pressure?? Vacuum?? Exhaust gas readings?? Compression?? Timing?? All easy to obtain and critical readings.
What if you hold the throttle open, does it still die or will it keep running??
What if you hold the throttle open, does it still die or will it keep running??
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Ditto checking codes, but have no idea where to find the test connector under the hood of a van.
I'd look at the rotor under the cap or for a weak coil or leaking high voltage.(Check in the dark)
A test gauge on the fuel rail should eliminate fuel module problems if you can run the pump test.
Good luck.
I'd look at the rotor under the cap or for a weak coil or leaking high voltage.(Check in the dark)
A test gauge on the fuel rail should eliminate fuel module problems if you can run the pump test.
Good luck.
