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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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new guy on the block i have a 92 f150 351 with a e40d.1)i can't get the 4x4 to engage. 2) i'm getting 5mpg right now i have replaced air filter, plugs, wires, and fuel filter why is my mileage so horrible
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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welcome to fte.

way more info on both issues.

mileage? just bought or has it just started acting up? codes? etc?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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welcome to FTE. yes yes more info
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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I've had a few buddies that have 351W trucks in those years in 1/2 and 3/4 ton with automatics and the best they ever got was 5 or 6 too. Neither of them were hard drivers
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Im getting 11.5 w/ 460, somethings not right. pull the codes. could be bad o2 or bad cat. vaccum line may be off 4wd acctuator, have alot to do w/ both problems.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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the truck was sitting for 2 years i got it and put injector cleaner in it it idles a little rough. the 4x4 i can hit the button either high or low and nothing happens at all. i've pulled codes and a code 62 comes up which is a clutch converter error and the book said for years 89-90 or 91 but mine is a 92 so i didn't think that pertains to my truck
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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what brand and kind of plugs? wires?

did you do cap/rotor?

an injector cleaner will not magically bring back to life a truck sitting for 2 years.

the injectors may be clogged.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Powerstroker_18
I've had a few buddies that have 351W trucks in those years in 1/2 and 3/4 ton with automatics and the best they ever got was 5 or 6 too. Neither of them were hard drivers
Something was wrong with their trucks too!

Should get in the neighborhood of 12-15 with it depending on loaded or not and how fast its driven.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Sounds like there may have been a reason its been parked for 2 years. hope the gas isnt 2yrs. old. clear the code and start over. Sounds like major tune up time. start there and see what develops.............remember, go slow and have patience.
 
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plugs are motorcraft the wires are omni spark. did not do the cap.
it was parked for 2years because the po started driving a 1 ton for the trucking company my grandpa works for so he didn't have a need for it anymore i bought it from him for $200 with brand new tires and wheels on it and a tool box full of tools.
i drained the tanks and cleaned them before filling them up so the gas is fresh. i'm only running the rear tank caust eh front needs a sender and pump
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Have you done a compresion test yet? check the timing/ plug cond./vac. lines/ EGR. Also check the grounds. open the air cleaner/ tubes, once had mice build a nest in air tubes. avehicle thats been sitting that long can have some pretty strange problems.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ssquints999
plugs are motorcraft the wires are omni spark. did not do the cap.
it was parked for 2years because the po started driving a 1 ton for the trucking company my grandpa works for so he didn't have a need for it anymore i bought it from him for $200 with brand new tires and wheels on it and a tool box full of tools.
i drained the tanks and cleaned them before filling them up so the gas is fresh. i'm only running the rear tank caust eh front needs a sender and pump
copper or plats?

what the hell are omni spark wires? autozone crap?

the injectors are probably gummed up.

have you checked fuel pressure?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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copper, omni spark are oreilly house brand used them before with no problems. how do i check my fuel pressure. how can the injectors be gummed up after running bg 44k
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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gummed up from sitting 2 years.

i would use motorcraft wires.

do you have a manual?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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will it just get cleaner as i drive it or what
 
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