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1984 4.9L engine diagnostics
1986F150Six replied to 1986F150Six's topic in Bullnose Enthusiasts Forum
I just replaced the ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor. Near the ignition coil and distributor, I found several non-ignition wires with cracked insulation. Apparently, 37 years is taking a toll on under hood wiring. The old distributor cap had minimal corrosion on the terminals. There was moderate corrosion on the coil post. I cleaned it with steel wool and applied dielectric grease. All connections were treated to dielectric grease. The engine fired to life and seems to run very much better. There was no missing or shuddering. I will reserve judgement until driving it a few more times under different weather conditions. Next on the list is to check the carburetor and timing as the idle is a little high, possibly due to a vacuum leak. Oh yes, Gary, I will purchase another one of these: imageService.imageservice -
Congratulations, Jonathan! Praxair is gaining a good man!
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Blue C pillar panels - used
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Do you suppose this preceded designated distributor wrenches? https://www.ebay.com/itm/324796034158?hash=item4b9f5a2c6e:g:q4AAAOSwiDFYMe8t
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"There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase closely associated with P. T. Barnum, an American showman of the mid-19th century, although there is no evidence that he actually said it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/313680751234?hash=item4908d46a82:g:rAEAAOSwqSxhR~9W Another one from the same seller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/313681909772?hash=item4908e6180c:g:mNUAAOSwOLZhSXi0
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OEM dash pad - used
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OEM dash pad - used
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This is more expensive... is this the correct one?https://www.ebay.com/itm/251597679826?epid=1429926212&hash=item3a9463ecd2:g:zJkAAOSwxCxT0S75Another one:https://www.ebay.com/itm/144205847016?epid=1429926212&hash=item21935699e8:g:uHkAAOSwYRJhRMWS
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This is more expensive... is this the correct one?https://www.ebay.com/itm/251597679826?epid=1429926212&hash=item3a9463ecd2:g:zJkAAOSwxCxT0S75
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1984 4.9L engine diagnostics
1986F150Six replied to 1986F150Six's topic in Bullnose Enthusiasts Forum
I did move hoses, but nothing changed this time. This truck is so very original that all of the colored plastic vacuum lines are still in place. -
1984 4.9L engine diagnostics
1986F150Six replied to 1986F150Six's topic in Bullnose Enthusiasts Forum
The wire in question does indeed have a black stripe; I just didn't see it at first. The jiggle test must have been a fluke as when repeated this morning, wiggling that wire as well as other parts of the wiring harness did not change the running of the engine. I removed the air cleaner housing and started the engine. It ran poorly. That is the intermittent part as sometimes it starts and runs well, but at other times, it starts poorly and runs poorly, missing badly. It was very humid this morning, so I wonder if moisture plays a part? The upper half of the carburetor is not loose. I have just returned from placing an order for ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor. All will be here by Wednesday AM. I will check the vacuum and if necessary, purchase a cigar [for those of you who have been around the forum for awhile!