Old man's '89
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 4,818
Likes: 1
From: Avilla, IN
Old man's '89
My Dad's 1989 F250, 4x4, 351 cu. in., manual transmission has been running poorly.
Every time you try to give it some gas, instead of power you get sputters. It smells like it might be running to rich, but I don't know jack about older gas engines that are new enough to not be carbed.
Also it seems to run slightly better on cooler days, but doesn't seem to change with varying operating temps.
Every time you try to give it some gas, instead of power you get sputters. It smells like it might be running to rich, but I don't know jack about older gas engines that are new enough to not be carbed.
Also it seems to run slightly better on cooler days, but doesn't seem to change with varying operating temps.
Der Postmeister
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,859
Likes: 560
From: Long Beach, Calimexiforia
It could be a bunch of things. Do error code scans & Fuel pressure test at the fuel rail. Between the two, you'll know how to proceed! A wild guess could be a failing fuel pressure regulator. Air is denser on colder days. Then there's the MAP sensor. Error code scans & F/P tests take some guessing out of it.
Der Postmeister
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,859
Likes: 560
From: Long Beach, Calimexiforia
Equus Innova 3145 OBD-I Ford Scan Tool
Postmaster
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,703
Likes: 3
From: La Vergne, TN
Buy one of these for $22.77 & screw the Dealer! Then you'll know more than they do! You can find them in stores too, if you look around.
Equus Innova 3145 OBD-I Ford Scan Tool
Equus Innova 3145 OBD-I Ford Scan Tool
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville FL
Buy one of these for $22.77 & screw the Dealer! Then you'll know more than they do! You can find them in stores too, if you look around.
Equus Innova 3145 OBD-I Ford Scan Tool
Equus Innova 3145 OBD-I Ford Scan Tool
Der Postmeister
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,859
Likes: 560
From: Long Beach, Calimexiforia
I new I could get flashes before I bought it, but still held my breath till I saw code #'s displayed! Do you get flashes the manual way?Ford Fuel Injection No Codes?
