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1999 Ford F-150 engine performace

Tiny
DARRELL ALFORD
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  • 1999 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
Eng stsrts and runs, ong sens new new egr new cat conv. All codes clear. After a short very short time the exh man turn bright red, truck has very little power new intake gaskets can here no vac leaks any idea whats going on?
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 AT 10:01 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Yep. If the old converter was broken up inside, you probably have a restricted exhaust. You will have to remove it and either replace the muffler and pipes, or see if any old converter bits are lodged in the system. Disconnect the exhaust after the comverter, see how it runs!
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