1989 Ford F 350 Own Diesel 7 3 Non Turbo Running Rough Popping Sound Coming

1989 FORD F-350
200,000 MILES
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I own a 1989 ford diesel 7.3 non turbo and it is running rough and a popping sound is coming from the drivers side of the engine by the intake. what is wrong? I never tow with it and the transmission is fine. truck is a 2 wheel drive manual with 200k miles on it. Need help!!!!
Feb 24, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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it sounds like a bad cam or lifter. have it checked to confirm.

Roy
Feb 24, 2013 at 1:39 AM
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