How much can I do?
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Travelers Rest SC
How much can I do?
I have a '96 F150 w/ a 4.9 six. When cars went 'computer', I pretty much stopped working on them, but the old six needs a tune-up. I've noticed it takes longer to start, and sometimes wants to stall after starting unless I give it some gas. Most of the time, it's fine. Will plugs and wires and whatever help at all, or should I bite the bullet and bring it in to an expert? The check engine light doesn't come on. I wouldn't even mind springing for a code reader if I thought it would pay off in the long run. Any help would be most appreciated. I've rebuilt engines and chassis, etc., so I have the tools, and I'm not an idiot.
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From: Hawkeye Country
There's really nothing computer related to be done. Tuning up a '96 300 six aint much different then a '76 300 six. Plugs, wires, cap, and rotor, that's about it for a basic tune up.
Theres plenty of other little things that could be done too. Change the air filter, and fuel filter. Pop off the throttle body and blast it with some throttle body cleaner and wipe clean with a rag. Same can be said for the Mass Air Flow Sensor, except it should only be cleaned with mass air flow sensor cleaner.
I'm like you, I've rebuilt engines and have a decent knowledge of older cars. But I do all the work on my own 96 F150. Pretty much just a fancy computer control version of what you're already use to, nothing to be scared of there.
Theres plenty of other little things that could be done too. Change the air filter, and fuel filter. Pop off the throttle body and blast it with some throttle body cleaner and wipe clean with a rag. Same can be said for the Mass Air Flow Sensor, except it should only be cleaned with mass air flow sensor cleaner.
I'm like you, I've rebuilt engines and have a decent knowledge of older cars. But I do all the work on my own 96 F150. Pretty much just a fancy computer control version of what you're already use to, nothing to be scared of there.
