1997 Ford Truck chatter

Tiny
DANIEL470
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  • 1997 FORD TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 19,000 MILES
Ford f-150 chatters when under light load. Doesnt make noise when at idle or when under heavy acceration, only under light load ie: when pulling out or under light pedal pressure, (normal, flat driving)
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 3:21 AM

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Tiny
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You sure its not pinging due to engine overheating and EGR inoperative.

Try bleeding the system at this time I ask you to stay in your original post

Don't worry I'll be standing by.
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 5:34 AM
Tiny
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Has done it off and on since I bought the truck a few months ago, but got worse since overheating the past few days
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 5:39 AM
Tiny
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Bring it in and have it block and pressure tested this will tell you what's really going on with it.
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 5:42 AM
Tiny
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Ok, thanks
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 5:47 AM

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