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Jul 5, 2010 | 11:18 AM

#31

FORDF250HDXLT

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From: Mi'kma'ki

hmmm.i could have sworn '87's when they changed that.ahh well.guess we'll find out soon enough lol.
grab us a couple pics of the engine bay cpetersen?
where the heck are all '87 owners when ya need 'em lol.

maybe im thinking when they changed GP systems......hmmm.
well any rate.....i know what id make sure it ended up with.

Jul 5, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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Rick Wallace

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I think its the same as my 86,but I aint equipped to think a whole lot...

Jul 5, 2010 | 11:26 AM

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cpetersen

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alright ill get pictures as soon as i can and ill look for that seperator but how do i get pics on here? just copy paste?

Jul 5, 2010 | 11:36 AM

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I believe 88 is when they removed the old style separator ... Same time they went to 7.3.

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Jul 7, 2010 | 07:27 PM

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Sycostang67

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From: Kuna ID

Hey, I'm not to far away if you want to get together and I can take a look at your truck. We can check out all the small things before you start throwing cash at it. These motors are pretty intimidating if you have never had one before, but when you have one and then check out one of the newer trucks, you will see how lucky you are.

Jul 7, 2010 | 10:37 PM

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Dave Sponaugle

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From: Nutter Fort, WV

86 was the last year that the water seperator was always on the fire wall.
88 was the first year that it was always integrated into the fuel filter.

On the 87 model year, I have noticed about a 50/50 split in where the water seperator was located.

As for your problem, the first thing I would do is get a bottle of Diesel Kleen, remove the fuel filter and drain it.
Then refill the filter with Diesel Kleen and reinstall it.

Now start the engine and let it run for 15 seconds, then turn it off.
Now let it set for several hours.

Dump a good dose of the Diesel Kleen in the fuel tank.

After it sets for several hours, start it up and drive it hard for an hour or so.

You should notice it runs and idles better after you drive it for a while.

The Diesel Kleen cleans out deposits in the IP and lubricates the fuel system.
That little trick has fixed many ailing motors over the years.