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Jun 13, 2010 | 12:44 PM

first_stater

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Ditched my chevy

Hi all.

I just brought home a 1994 E150 chateau for $2100.00.
5.8 188k.

I'm starting from scatch with FoMoCo and could use some feedback on what I need to be watching for.

I'm gonna start with the water pmp. The cap, rotor, plugs and some module has been replaced recently. The module had something to do with the TB I was told.

The oil pres gauge isn't working. Could the PO have disconnected it to hide a code? Motor's seems tight and pulls strong and is quiet.

I've never worked on/owned a truck with OBD, What kind of code reader do I need?

What is the best repair manual for this truck?

Thanks all....

Jun 13, 2010 | 02:59 PM

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Are you changing the waterpump for a reason, or just pm? Oil pressure sender should be on side of motor. Ground the wire going to the sender and see what happens. If the needle on the dash pins, the sender is bad.
Chiltons makes an Econoline manual. OBD1 readers are cheap. Check JC Whitney or Google OBD1 readers and see what you find.

Jun 14, 2010 | 04:40 AM

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Thanx FB5.

WP is PM.

Jun 17, 2010 | 06:12 PM

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Was under the truck and discovered there aren't any front shocks.

It's a twin ibeam frontend.

Where are they supposed to mount?

The wheel hop is terrible at highway speeds.

Jun 17, 2010 | 10:44 PM

firepop5

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Check this link. Post #7 is for an F150, but econoline is similar

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...front-end.html

Jun 17, 2010 | 10:54 PM

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I already answered you about the shocks in the other post, I find it hard to believe they are gone.

Jun 18, 2010 | 12:40 AM

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Me too maples.
I was under the truck putting the belt on the crank and couldn't believe what I was ( or wasn't ) seeing. I can't wait to find out what else is wrong.