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From: Nutter Fort, WV
The second video sounded about right.
The first video sounded about right for the timing advance being on, but it did sound like you may need a new glow plug or two when you first started it.
E4OD and a non working tach is bad news if the light is flashing.
Limp mode is not meant for normal driving, and may cost you a tranny rebuild.
The first video sounded about right for the timing advance being on, but it did sound like you may need a new glow plug or two when you first started it.
E4OD and a non working tach is bad news if the light is flashing.
Limp mode is not meant for normal driving, and may cost you a tranny rebuild.
Cargo Master
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From: back in SE Iowa
mine is a noisy critter as well especially the first start of the day.i have a small air intrusion issue so i get a little more noise but in a minute or 2 the funny knock goes away.i probably need to redo the return lines before it gets any worse.i would check your GP'S and do a return line kit to start out for the real hard start ya got.but i dont think its exactly abnormal
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john,
hey before you go out buying a new tach sensor (although with 311000 miles its prolly not a bad idea), try greasing (just plain old green/white grease will do fine) both connectors for the tach sensor. one is right by the oil pump housing 6" from the sensor, and the other is on the passenger side fender right up near the front of the engine bay. follow the wires from the tach sensor and you'll see the connector.
when you're driving about 40mph in OD does the truck shudder at all? mine used to be fine and then it would feel like it just dropped out of gear for a split second and then jumped back in. if so, this will fix your problem likely.
try hitting the plugs with some highly evaporative contact cleaner before greasing too, can't hurt.
good luck
-bryan
hey before you go out buying a new tach sensor (although with 311000 miles its prolly not a bad idea), try greasing (just plain old green/white grease will do fine) both connectors for the tach sensor. one is right by the oil pump housing 6" from the sensor, and the other is on the passenger side fender right up near the front of the engine bay. follow the wires from the tach sensor and you'll see the connector.
when you're driving about 40mph in OD does the truck shudder at all? mine used to be fine and then it would feel like it just dropped out of gear for a split second and then jumped back in. if so, this will fix your problem likely.
try hitting the plugs with some highly evaporative contact cleaner before greasing too, can't hurt.
good luck
-bryan
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Postmaster
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From: Michigan
thanks for the good advice guys.
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johnboggs21, how does your transmission shift? I noticed your tachometer is reading 0 rpms at idle, which means your tach sender on the engine is malfunctioning, and the E4OD absolutely hates messed up tachs - do you get funky shift schedule every so often? if she still shifts ok, may wanna look into fixing the issue before she goes nuts on you 
Thanks again guys your advice is much appreciated.
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From: On the prairie
There should be a connector going to it. The one on mine comes over with the same wiring "harness" as the alternator connections and injection pump connectors. Does your a/c work? I'm assuming no...
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From: Baldwin, ND
The first picture is where the AC connection should be. That is your AC condenser. Without that connection plugged in your AC wont work as mentioned above.
The last picture is definately part of the problem if not the only problem with your tach. That is the tach sensor and the wiring looks shot! I gave away my last one but they can be acquired without breaking the bank.
About $60, Ford only! Part #E5TZ-17B384-A TACH SENSOR
Good luck!
Thad
The last picture is definately part of the problem if not the only problem with your tach. That is the tach sensor and the wiring looks shot! I gave away my last one but they can be acquired without breaking the bank.
About $60, Ford only! Part #E5TZ-17B384-A TACH SENSOR
Good luck!
Thad
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hey john, i've got a sensor you can have, replaced mine but there was nothing wrong with it. you pay for the mail and it's all yours, fire me an email with yer address if you want it
b.mewhiney7@gmail.com
b.mewhiney7@gmail.com
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From: Baldwin, ND
Come to think of it there is a test to see if the Tach Sensor is functioning. You would need to have a multimeter though to do it.
Do a search on here and see if you can find it.....at least then you can verify.
Thad
Do a search on here and see if you can find it.....at least then you can verify.
Thad
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That test ain't worth much in my book, I've had two senders pass the test and still work intermittently when in the truck.
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hey john, i've got a sensor you can have, replaced mine but there was nothing wrong with it. you pay for the mail and it's all yours, fire me an email with yer address if you want it
b.mewhiney7@gmail.com
b.mewhiney7@gmail.com
