Did I FUBAR something?
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Fleet Mechanic
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Did I FUBAR something?
So I was taking a few minutes to clear codes before the install of a new cap, rotor and plugs to try and slay the surging idle / code 41 dragon ( https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...e-41-help.html )
My kid took a bad tumble and I went to help. Came back 3 hours later (don't ask) and finished the cap/rotor...and discovered I'd left the ignition on.
Will this likely hurt anything? I started the truck and now it won't idle at all. Don't know if I did anything or if the computer is just needing to learn a new setting.
My kid took a bad tumble and I went to help. Came back 3 hours later (don't ask) and finished the cap/rotor...and discovered I'd left the ignition on.
Will this likely hurt anything? I started the truck and now it won't idle at all. Don't know if I did anything or if the computer is just needing to learn a new setting.
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Anti seize, my new best friend, goes just fine with Motorcraft plugs too!
Good reminder and tip QL2!
Good reminder and tip QL2!
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The "old " plugs are only about a year old, but so slimed from running rich that I figured I'd just put new one's in. Motorcraft copper, I've been down the dead-end platinum highway before. And yeah, I learned about anti-seize years ago with my VW '71 Westfalia :-).
Thanks though, those are always good tips in case some uninformed person is reading...
Edit: And don't forget the silicon stuff so that your spiffy Motorcraft plug wires don't tear up trying to come off the next time...
Thanks though, those are always good tips in case some uninformed person is reading...
Edit: And don't forget the silicon stuff so that your spiffy Motorcraft plug wires don't tear up trying to come off the next time...
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