it just needs to be driven. im 16 and had a 2000 4.2L v6 f-150 and mind was left for about a whole winter with out beaing started once i drove it, it was fine. when i did the oil change i used some lucas oil substitue stuff i recomend that its amazing and works great it will help clear up the smoke faster but mainly it just needs to be driven and it will be fine

 

new fuel and fuel filter today. no change. will change plugs and cops and clean throttle body next. hope to be on the road soon to blow it out.

 

does it have tags? if so then just drive it for a little bit and see what happens. if not tagged then do you have land to drive it on? i really think its just sat so long that it needs to be ran and driven. if theres no change i'd say try the plugs, the cop's, and cleaning the tb usually does help with idling. that along with cleaning the maf sensor.

 

no tags, was waiting til i get it running better. prbably could find somewhere to run it around on. what and where is the maf sensor? acronyms are killing me.

 

Check your PCV valve and system well. Absolutely do not put more than 6 quarts of oil in the crankcase. #1 reason for gasket failure.

Change the oil if it was sitting for more than 6 months.

Monitor your coolant.

Here's your MAF sensor info -

http://www.fordf150.net/howto/clean-...low-sensor.php

 

already did oil change, will do pcv, plugs, coils and throttle body clean now. anyone know what plugs to use (motocraft)?

 

Yea , MotorCraft. The Fine-wires are sweet.

 

Part # please?

 

1997 Ford F-150 - Motorcraft Spark Plug

Our Price: $16.58

Part Number: MISP459 ~ MFR#: SP459

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Fit Note: ".054 Gap, Finewire".

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1997 Ford F-150

1997: 8Cyl 5.4L "Gas, Fuel Injected, VIN L" Base
1997: 8Cyl 5.4L "Gas, Fuel Injected, VIN L" Lariat
1997: 8Cyl 5.4L "Gas, Fuel Injected, VIN L" XL
1997: 8Cyl 5.4L "Gas, Fuel Injected, VIN L" XLT

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I hope that's the price for a 4-pack - rockauto.com sells SP459's for $4.53 each.

 

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I was losing coolant like crazy and turns out that I have a blown head gasket.

 

what color was your smoke? did it get worse as the engine got warmer?

 

Yea that's for a 4 pack. - http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/?a...ID=110329&cj=1

I use those guys or Rock - whoever is cheaper. APW is usually cheaper w/free shipping over $50. PLUS They carry the right stuff, like Rock.

Rocks got an ebay store (Think it's called "Rockaholics" ) that has some really good deals @ times.