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FORD F-150
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MITCHY
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my 1984 ford f150 300 6 cylinder is running too rich to the point it fouls the plugs, I've tried everything.
It has 125000 miles, but is still a good truck. help.
May 6, 2006 at 11:04 PM
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IMPORTBASHER89
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Does it have a carb. it could also be insuffciant fire (low spark) try lightly tapping on the flowt bowl area of the carb while cranking or running(lightly)
May 8, 2006 at 1:45 AM
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MITCHY
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I've tried all but taking a hammer to it. I've changed the distributor and the TFI module, checked the wiring and it does have a carb.
May 8, 2006 at 11:06 AM
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IMPORTBASHER89
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it mite be out of time or have a lot of slack in the timing chain also could be the float sticking in the carb
try the tapping thing first (lighty on the carb where the inlet hose (fuel) is
May 25, 2006 at 1:33 AM
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