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10-31-2011 07:09 PM #1
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Confused....new truck owner...
Hello,
New member here with a question. First let me describe my recently aquired truck. It's a Ford F150 Lightning with a Chevy 383 Stroker motor in it....yeah, I know, I know...very unusual and we can talk about it any other time, but right now the issue is the engine possibly
having bad gas.....
Here are the symptoms:
-Loss of power,self explanatory
-Not holding the rpm...this is driving me nuts...I've filled up this truck's gas tank 3 times and not until the third(same gas station the last two times) is when these issues started happening. Gas consumption has doubled and I need to step on the gas to keep the rpm at 2500 for it not to slip all the way down and shut off...
I dropped off my truck at the shop so I'll find out exactly what's wrong but I thought this would be a good way to introduce myself to this forum.
BTW, here's a link to a video to give you an idea of my beast
http://www.youtube.com/user/elchulod.../0/wy7eOfV5Oh4Last edited by DBraveman; 10-31-2011 at 07:15 PM.
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10-31-2011 08:15 PM #2
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Can you tell us what kind of induction your using??.Are you using a in-tank fuel pump??.Good Bye
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10-31-2011 09:23 PM #3
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It is an exterior fuel pump....I didn't think of anything being defective since the engine is fairly new(only 2k miles)by I guess we cannot exclude that....
Originally Posted by 1gary
As far as the engine,
383 stroker, edelbrock victor jr heads ,750 holley carb, flowmaster dual exhaust, about 425 hp
Anyways...
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10-31-2011 09:59 PM #4
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In line fuel filter and a fuel regulator with the proper fuel pressure??.Good Bye
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10-31-2011 10:26 PM #5
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sounds like you might have gotten water in your fuel.BARB
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11-01-2011 04:25 AM #6
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Are you running Catalytic Converters ???
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11-01-2011 05:11 PM #7
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Got the call from my mechanic. In addition to water in the gas,he also found sand,dirt and small plastic particles......what the heck? Originally Posted by jyardgirl
He also said the carb was so clogged up, it was barely dripping any gas, so it has to be professionaly cleaned and restored.
That cleaning almost cost as much as a new carburator, which makes me wonder if I should just go ahead and get a new carb and possibly go smaller , like a 600...
What do you think?
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11-01-2011 05:20 PM #8
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A kit for a Holley is about $40.00 and they sure as heck aren't that difficult to rebuild........Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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11-01-2011 05:33 PM #9
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A locking gas cap may be in orderCharlie
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11-02-2011 07:19 AM #10
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Probably a case of the patient rejecting the transplant!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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Now you know why the guy sold it--bet his former friends told him not to put the chevy in it or he would be sorry!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Can't argue with these two guys! But to each his own, I suppose.... Originally Posted by jerry clayton
Last edited by rspears; 11-02-2011 at 03:18 PM.
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11-02-2011 05:11 PM #13
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Ok ...so a Hot Rod Club is offended by my Hot Rod, because it's a Hot Rod...... Originally Posted by rspears
Now I'm even more confused.........geeesh
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Nah, no one's offended, just offering some comments on what you have to admit is a very unusual combination. You'd get the same if you brought a classic '68 Camaro or a nice 'Vette with Ford power, or a cool early model Challenger with either Chevy or Ford engine. For me, I understand dropping a SBC in a classic (pre '49) street rod, but it's just not the way for me - Ford in Ford is a mantra. Saw a very, very nice shoebox Ford at the KC Goodguys this summer, but when I looked in and saw a super clean, very nicely done Chevy LT1 sitting there I turned away shaking my head - just does not fit for me. Whatever floats your boat is fine, but be ready for continued comments from the blue oval guys. Originally Posted by DBraveman
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11-02-2011 06:03 PM #15
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I'm not offended---I think the truck is!!!!!! Heck, that engine is in a better home now then it could have been before!!!!! Originally Posted by DBraveman
Last edited by Dave Severson; 11-02-2011 at 06:07 PM.
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