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    89 F-250 not starting

    He is talking about the TFI. Its the same thing and its located on the side of the dist. You will need a thin walled socket, or go buy a ford TFI wrench. Or take a grinder and make a thin walled socket. Take it off and have it tested at the auto parts store. Be sure to follow the instructions...
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    i think this is spark knock...do you agree?

    Spark knock will sound like BB's rattling in a metal can. If its more of a knock like hitting the side of the engine with a hammer you have other problems. If it were mine I would not drive it till its fixed. That engine could be fixed now, but if you drive it till it quits, you will likely need...
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    gas gauge is broken!!!!!!!!!!

    I appears almost no one has a fox with a working gas guage. I do the same deal, 200mi, then fill it. I have 3-5 gallons left at that point. That leftover fuel serves to cool the pump. I changed my tank and pump but didnt fix the sender. I did diagnose it as bad when I had it out though. If any...
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    quadrant install problems.....

    I think you answered your own question. If it doesnt fit, then it doesnt fit. I would call BBK and make sure you got the right part. Maybe you got one for a SN95 mustang or something. Measure the distance between the two shafts and see if they have one that fits you can exchange it for. I am...
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    IDIOT drove my car, question about clutch

    Heres what I do, it works for me. If I have to take my car to the shop for something, I dont hand anyone the keys. Alignment is the only thing it been in for, otherwise everything is done by me at home. I went to a few shops and informed them right off the bat that I would be the only driver of...
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    Coolant Bottle w/ Taurus fan

    This will occur pretty much with any elec. fan. The stock bottle wont fit with them. Just get creative. Mount it as high up as you can, close to the same height as the rad cap. I got a small bottle for $8 or so at the parts store. I stuck it in the fenderwell where my horns used to go. I already...
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    what kind of sprak plugs do i get?

    Depends on what heads you are running and if you are spraying. Assuming all is stock, Autolight 25's are all I run. Motorcraft would be fine too, providing they are the same heat range. I dont know the # off hand on those.
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    BBK, Holley, Walbro. What's the difference?

    I can confirm that. I have a BBK and it says Walbro. Best price, OEM equip. :D Get the 255 if you plan on alot of mods later, I got the 155 and wish I had gone bigger. Stock is like 80. Always keep 1/4 tank or more in your tank and your pump will last a very long time. The fuel keeps it...
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    Heres the story about a decrease in power...

    Why the bigger injectors? Supporting mods that require them? If not you will be running rich and driveability may suffer even more.
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    Autometer Guages done, i just have a few questions!!

    Your guage must be broken. It should be considerably lower at idle. With the engine oil hot [been running 30 min. or more] you should have about 20psi at idle. That is for a stock engine and oil pump.
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    Help!

    That would shy me away from them too. The fact that they told you that means they were out getting on it. Thats why my car goes in for alignment only and I dont let anyone drive it. I pull it onto the rack and back out, and I test drive it. If they have a problem with that, they dont get my...
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    Heres the story about a decrease in power...

    Since you dont have pinging, I would not worry about the white plugs. As stated mine always look white. WOT is wide open throttle. In first gear slowly floor it without spinning the tires. Wind it up to 5500 rpm, let off the gas and push the clutch and shut off the engine. Coast to a stop and...
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    Heres the story about a decrease in power...

    Pull the codes. If you have cats, how many miles are on them? They may be starting to clog and that will increase heat and cut power back. Just because something is new, dont assume its good. Running lean will bring temps up. Is it pinging at all? Punch it in 5th gear at 45 mph, and it should...
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    Heres the story about a decrease in power...

    Yep, its true. Hissin said that above. You find a bag in the air box? Buddy of mine got a bag wrapped around the DS and it ate the seal out of his rear end.
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    Exhaust Design/Advice For 5.0L Powered Miata

    Why would you put a cat in? Will it be smogged? I dont see how it could ever pass if you are planning to smog it. Maybe you will have to put duals on and hide one of them real good so the sniffer only gets 1/2 the exhaust. :rlaugh: Have you seen Michael Younts Volvo here? He is running...
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    Heres the story about a decrease in power...

    You should find out how hot its running first off. Get a cheap guage or borrow a laser thermometer. Your engine coolant should be around 180* because the stat will keep it from running any cooler. If you cooling system is in good shape that is the temp it will run at if you leave the fan on...
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    How much difference between h-pipe and two seperate pipes?

    Why worry over a little dent in the pipe. if it didnt cause leaks dont bother, it will be fine. I dont think it would sound like an old truck unless you have glass packs or something. I have heard many good sounding true duals, without a crossover. Look at the classics.
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    Gutting the first set of "cats" on the H-pipe?

    This has been argued before here. I gutted the front two and replaced the rear two with pipe. The stock crossover pipe is still there. No tinny sound. Sounds just like before, but a bit louder.
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    H/I install troubleshooting.. fuel delivery issue?

    Does it idle fine, or is there a miss present? Try pulling the plugs and see what they tell you.
  20. J

    H/I install troubleshooting.. fuel delivery issue?

    Have you tried backing off the timing?
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