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08-01-2007, 05:38 PM
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runs and then stalls
I finally have my truck running at idle. The only problem I am having for the time being is when I drop my truck into reverse the engine dies out on me. Any ideas?
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08-01-2007, 07:39 PM
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Re: runs and then stalls
put it in neutral and push it, lol
whats the idle rpm when the truck is in park/neutral ?
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08-01-2007, 07:47 PM
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Re: runs and then stalls
Vacuum leak comes to mind, but you said when you drop it in reverse. Does that mean it doesn't die going into drive??? That would be a wierd one!
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08-01-2007, 07:57 PM
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Re: runs and then stalls
Could use a little more info... automatic, v8, 4 barrel, etc... If automatic, check all the vacuum lines as stated.
Not sure if yours has idle advance but I had a carb that was not advancing the idle when placed in drive. It would die out on me. Problem is I don't remember what I did to fix it...  I'll look thru some of my old repair manuals... |
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08-01-2007, 07:58 PM
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Re: runs and then stalls
need more info to properly guess on what it is
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08-01-2007, 08:25 PM
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Re: runs and then stalls
more info would be nice, but I'll throw out two common problems;
Timing not set right idle too low. I've seen late model fords that would die when you put it in reverse... this is mostly in the fuel injected F-150 trucks with the 4.9 inline motor... it's a sign of the tranny going out. But, that doesn't apply here. |
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08-01-2007, 08:31 PM
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Re: runs and then stalls
check for cracked broken vaccume lines/ set the dwell then the timing clean and gap the plugs change air and fuel filters// thats some of the more common things required
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