My F450 revs out.

1988 FORD F-450
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LITTLEREDENCK
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I have a F450 rollback for some reason it will not go over 50mph and sounds like the engine is going to come apart. can you please give me some ideas.
May 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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FIXITMR
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automatic or stick?
May 1, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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LITTLEREDENCK
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It is a stick i think it might be the governor but i don't know for sure that is why i am asking
May 1, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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maybe clutch is slipping? how many speeds? try taking off in a higher gear gunning it and see if it slips or stalls.
May 1, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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