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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / March 2008

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1990 7.3 diesel problem

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dumbneasy - 13 Feb 2008 03:50 GMT
I was coming home-climbing 7000 ft pass and my engine started cutting out.
However, it was cutting out when I took my foot off the pedal-not when
applying fuel.  I nursed it home, but because a much snow have just not used
it.  It's really too cold outside for much troubleshooting.

So here's the current deal.  The engine starts fine.  BUT....it does not
like to idle.  I mean it will idle, but if I rev the engine and then take my
foot off the pedal it dies.  I have just changed the mechanical fuel supply
pump.  I've also taken it for a test drive and it climbs right up to 65 MPH
and stays there running smoothly.  But take my foot off the pedal and engine
speed drops til it dies.

Also, in reverse, the engine lerches and I have to apply both pedal and
brake to make any controlled movement.

If anyone has a bright idea I'm all ears..........which reminds me.....What
IS Ross Perot doing lately?  LOL!

Thanks

Steve in ice cold Lincoln, MT.
Steve Hartman - 05 Mar 2008 04:04 GMT
And the problem was........::::::::drum roll please:::::::.....a main
electrical connection came loose in the engine compartment.

Thanks for the ideas, though...

>I was coming home-climbing 7000 ft pass and my engine started cutting out.
>However, it was cutting out when I took my foot off the pedal-not when
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> Steve in ice cold Lincoln, MT.

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