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2000 Ford F-350 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Rpm, Diesel.
Mileage: 245,000 miles.

Asked on January 20, 2013

Ford F-350 Engine Problem

2000 Ford F-350 Engine Problem with 245000 miles
Driving at low speed or hwy speed tach jumps up or down approx + - 200 rpm engine runs fine does this intermittently
Engine 7.3 diesel. Just changed Altenator with a new one.Tryed Cam position senser no change.
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Replied on January 20, 2013

does it feel like the trans is downshifting??? or is it just the motor??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 20, 2013

Stick shift. Engine RPM does not feel like its changing RPM truck speed (MPH) does not change there is no surging. looks like indication only.

Tiny Response from myankovi
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Replied on January 20, 2013

the tach may be intermittently having an issue. clean all connections otherwise, it may need a tach

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 20, 2013

Were does the tach pickup its input from.

Tiny Response from myankovi
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Replied on January 20, 2013

the pcm which gets it from the crank sensor

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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