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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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idle problem

my ride is a 89 f-250, with a 5.0l in her. i swamped it yesterday, but didnt hydroloc it.. it turned over right away, but would start for a 3 hours or so.. once it started up and all the water spit out it ran kinda sluggishly, and if i took my foot off the gas, it would die. But. It WOULD start up instantly after. Any suggestions on what it would be. Ive replaced the plugs and wires, and my distributer is sealed.. Thanks in advance
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Start checking stuff for water. Start with the dizzy, even if it's "sealed". Check your air filter, and your oil before you run it too long with sludge in it. If it's still doing it, start unplugging connectors and drying them out. A shot of silicone spray in the connectors will help displace water and moisture.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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You say water spit out? from where?

I'd change your oil first thing..
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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captain, water spit out from the exhaust,
 
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