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- Joined
- Jan 24, 2018
- Messages
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- Points
- 113
- Location
- Tallahassee Florida
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- Born with a 3.0, looking for a donor V8
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- Stock 2"
- Tire Size
- Stock
- My credo
- Doing things wrong, until I get it right.
Dad's F-150 ( '98 IIRC, 5.4L ) cranks and starts fine. Will even idle for ever, but as soon as you select a gear, it dies. We suspect a vacuum leak, but can't find it. He claims to have done a smoke test, BUT I'm not too clear on his method of said test. I'm hoping someone can point me in the direction to at least a starting point. I've never done a smoke test on any vehicle, but I'm sure I can figure it out with you guys' help.
