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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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It won't go!
I have an 87 F250 (manual) with a 302. Problem I am having is it will not accelerate. I can not even get it to go more then 30mph. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Possable bad missfire; arcing wires ect. did this happen all of a sudden or has it gotten worse over time?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Does it feel sluggish, or does it just not want to go?
How does it idle?

Are you trying to get to 30 mph normally, or have you tried revvin high in 2nd, or luggin in 4th?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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It has gotten worse over about a weeks time. I put new plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Even replace the throttle positioning sensor. None of that made a difference. It idles fine. It's very sluggish. Starting on second like you normally do feels like you are taking off in 4th. It just doesn't want to do it. It doesn't matter what gear, or how high you rev, it just doesn't want to go.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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When's the last time the fuel filter was changed?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Same time as plugs and wires, did that on Friday
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Could it be a clogged cat?
 
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I never thought about that.....I am willing to try anything at this point. Any other suggestions?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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Have you run codes on it yet?

If not heres the link to how to do it:
http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/?p=13
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Not yet. I have a hard time finding help and I don't think I am capable of doing it by myself.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Runnin codes is easy. If you follow the instructions slowly, it is pretty simple.

Does your check engine light work?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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I dunno if it does or not. It has never come on so probably not.
 
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Sounds like your '87 is like mine, cuz the light is supposed to come on for a few seconds when you turn on the key. But as long as you have a timin light you can still do the test
 
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Just wonderin, how mechanically inclined are you? I'm not tryin to be offensive or nuttin, but it helps when ideas are bein thrown out
 
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For a girl I know a lot lol. Any work thats ever been done on the truck I have helped with, and I can do a bit on my own.
 
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