HI folks, i know this isnt about the E series, but after reading some of the posts, you guys (and gals) seem to know the score.

So I will try and describe the problems i'm having and see what i can find out.

My van is a 1991 E 150 with i believe a 302, i have no idea what tranny, and it has dual tanks. 60,000 origional, i just bought it from the neighbor.

problem 1. fuel guage doesnt work in either position, and it only seems to feed off the rear tank, i cannot hear the intank fuel pumps running with the key in the run position. It hesitates pretty bad from a stop but seems ok at speed.


problem 2. the tranny doesnt seem to want toshift to 2nd or 3rd gear without lifting off the accelerator first, and then it will only stay in 3rd if im doing like 45. forget cruising the neighborhood at 25, it wants to shift fro 2nd to 1st and back constantly

also, when i put it in reverse, it kills the motor unless i really gas it, which is a problem when trying to finesse it into my small driveway.

where can i start checking? fuel filter is new.


thanks for any help you can give this new e150 owner

 

I dont have a clue, but there are some pretty sharp people on this thread.