1989 Ford F-150 Rough Idle

Tiny
JAKE_SHADOW
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  • 1989 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 135,000 MILES
While driving along the truck seemed to loose power. At a stop the idle is rough and engine acts like its going to stall. The fumes are bad, smells like it is burning rich. The check engine light also is on (didn't think it even worked).
Replaced o2 sensor. No change.
Went to work on again and wouldn't start, changed plugs and it started right up but still had original problem.
Went to work on the next day and wouldn't start, changed dist. Cap and started right up with the original problem.
Today it won't start. Changed ecm and fuel relay, have fuel past the filter but not sure of pressure.
Not sure where to focus my trouble shooting.
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 AT 12:24 PM

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Tiny
FRUSTRATED_5000
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Check ur vaccume lines for dry rot, broken or cracked. Sounds like its getting to much air somewhere. Ur intake can b checked by spraying starting fluid aroung ur gaskets, if the engine rev.S then replace your intake gasket.
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Monday, February 20th, 2012 AT 10:56 AM

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