1986 Ford F-150 Advance Timing

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1986 Ford F150 6 cyl Automatic 159000 miles

When I hook up the advance timing wire, the truck engine shakes. But when I leave it disconnected, the truck runs fine. But when you put a heavy load in the bed, the engine boggs down.
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 3:15 PM

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Tiny
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When you checked the timing, did you have the vacuum advance disconnected?
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 7:52 AM
Tiny
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The wire was disconnected to do the timing. Them problem occurs when you hook up the advance timing wire.
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Friday, September 18th, 2009 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Glad you fixed it. Let us know if you have other questions.
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Friday, September 18th, 2009 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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I did not fix it. Again if you keep the advance timing wire disconnected, the truck runs fine. If you connect the advance timing wire, the engine shakes and boggs down. You have to disconnect it to time the engine. It just that you cannot reconnect otherwise the problem occurs.
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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Is the timing corret with it disconnected or is it advanced already and the advance takes it too far?
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009 AT 7:20 PM
Tiny
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Yes the timing is correct with the wire disconnected. When the wire is hooked, the engine revs uo a bit and starts to shake. Sorry, I was out ot touch.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 4:24 PM

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