2001 Ford F150 dies when given gas

2001 FORD F-150
74,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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WESTTXWILL
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my 2001 f150 will crank but when I try to give it gas is starts sputtering and dies. Then it won't crank again for a while. I changed fuel filter, checked fuel pump, checked coil. Fuel pump pumping strong and coil has correct resistance. Could this be caused by cam sensor or crank sensor or do I need to start somewhere else?
Oct 30, 2008 at 7:53 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Use a fuel pressure gauge to check the fuel pressure
check MAF sensor
check compression and base timing
check exhaust back pressure

need manual CHECK IT @
http://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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WESTTXWILL
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you wouldn't believe what the problem was. I got to checking sensors and just going over every inch of the engine trying to find a reasonable excuse for the way the truck was acting. What I found was the harmonic balancer had slung loose and slid back on the shaft and literally rubbed the crankshaft position sensor until it grounded out causing eratic firing.
Nov 2, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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WOW
to my surprise no check engine light on !
glade all OK
Nov 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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