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96 5.0L F150 running like CRAP

Old Jan 13, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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96 5.0L F150 running like CRAP

Theres a link, so I dont have to type it all again! But in a nutshell, it idles like crap, and I dont know why. haha

http://www.nloc.net/forum/showthread...hreadid=113688

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Garrett
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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You need to remove and plug the vacuum lines one at a time until the problem goes away. Then you'll know where the problem lies.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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I replaced ALL the vacuum lines today, because we all know how brittle those things can be, and I figured I didnt know what was broke and what wasnt, so I replaced them anyway.

I've never heard of doing that. I dont think that it is vacuum related, I think that it is a sensor.

Everyone I talk to gives me different input, never EVER, the same.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Okay, then unplug the spout connector and see what happens.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PKRWUD
Okay, then unplug the spout connector and see what happens.

the WHAT? Ive never heard that before and I am head over heals for these trucks haha
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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SPOUT = SPark OUTput
It's the connector you have to pull to set the timing.
Pulling it takes the computer out of the spark advance and it defaults to whatever mechanical advance you have dialed in.
On a 96 look for a grey plug in the line between the ICM and the distributor in front of the ICM on the left inner fender
 
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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OHHH, Ok, I will do that, its too late to now haha Thanks!
 
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