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- Location
- North Carolina
- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.8
- Transmission
- Manual
Okies, my 2.8 pings a little. It's not bad, but something I'd like to get worked out. I only notice the pinging when getting up on the highway quickly (@ about 45mph) or having to really speed up a big hill. Once I am done accelerating hard, it goes away. I originally got this truck for free. When I first got it, literally nothing worked. I've rebuilt the carb, but other than adjusting it, I've left the carb alone otherwise. Should mention that the previous owner did a lot modding (ie. hacking). The computer does not control fuel/air anymore.
Quick info:
2 Barrel Holley Carb using #73 jets for both primary and secondary
4.5 power valve
Steady vacuum at 22 inches
Fairly new plugs (about 8k on them)
Can't remember the timing, but it's around 12 (can double check later)
Quick info:
2 Barrel Holley Carb using #73 jets for both primary and secondary
4.5 power valve
Steady vacuum at 22 inches
Fairly new plugs (about 8k on them)
Can't remember the timing, but it's around 12 (can double check later)
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