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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-16-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
I gave it a quick spray of maf sensor cleaner one...

I gave it a quick spray of maf sensor cleaner one day to clean of some carbon. Also confirmed that it opened closed and held vacuum
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-14-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Well I changed the tranny filter, gasket and then...

Well I changed the tranny filter, gasket and then topped of with fresh valvoline max life full synthetic atf. No noticeable difference, and then I got frustrated and brought it to the local trans...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-10-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By 93 XLT
3.0s are very picky about there plugs. I'd start...

3.0s are very picky about there plugs. I'd start with changing those to motorcraft plugs. Sp500 I believe is what I just got for my 3.0 flex from advance auto
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-09-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
This is the third 3.0 ive owned, so I've got a...

This is the third 3.0 ive owned, so I've got a good understanding of how they accelerate. Even with the 31s, it's missing a significant amount power. Can't just jump into tearing down the motor...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-09-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
I gotta get the compression test done. I can only...

I gotta get the compression test done. I can only hope everything checks out ok, but whatever it is it, I don't think it's gonna be cheap
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-07-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

Well, I guess I'm done changing stuff for now. I am waiting to bring the truck to my mechanic to have him confirm a gasket leak. Checked the radiator and it was low on coolant and full of brown gunk,...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-04-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By 93 XLT
It did not fix all my issues. It did feel like...

It did not fix all my issues. It did feel like there was a slight improvement over the old one, that along with new spark plugs I feel like the truck has gotten a little more torque to it. I also...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-02-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Well the truck still gets me around, and...

Well the truck still gets me around, and unfortunately it's a pizza delivery vehicle on the weekends, and gets me to and from School the other five days. Truck starts in the morning and occasionally...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-02-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Random times as well as shifts. Fuel pump is...

Random times as well as shifts. Fuel pump is being noisy, and while it may be on its way out, I don't believe it's the cause of my brown muck coated radiator. Fuel pressure gauge I got from autozone...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-02-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Looks like I didn't transfer all the info from my...

Looks like I didn't transfer all the info from my op, but that was cleaned prior to replacing the iac
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-02-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
just changed, no effects ---------- ...

just changed, no effects

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no lights or codes of any kind. Engine gets of the line alright, it's more of an issue under load.


I'm kicking the shit out of myself right now,...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-01-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: Dont even know anymore

Changed out the cam synchronizer and sensor this morning, and after reconnecting the battery and starting it there was not much improvement. I drove around town and in the first few miles it seemed...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-30-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By 93 XLT
I've had pretty much the same issues I believe....

I've had pretty much the same issues I believe. Mines also suffering from having a slight shake when cruising at 30-40, even on the smoothest of roads. I just found information on the camshaft...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-30-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: Dont even know anymore

Not sure of the brand, but it was changed when i got the truck about 17,000 ago. I guess thats worth a shot even though i have periodically shaken it out and it looks clean
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-30-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Posted By 93 XLT
Just about had it with the truck at this point....

Just about had it with the truck at this point. Nothing worse than a problem you can't pinpoint. I've posted in 3.0 tech about this, but now I think it could be trans related My truck: 2000 3.0 Flex...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-28-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

Changed the iac and noticed a drop in rpm at idle. Down to a nice 900. Occasionally on startup though it still sticks at around the 1500 rpm mark. If I shift into drive with my foot on the brake...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-25-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

Thanks for the reply. I ordered the motorcraft iac and then the motorcraft gasket. Parts should be here Tuesday and I'll see if that helps things. The more I drive it though the more I think it's...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-22-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

New readings from scanner.
Timing advance to cylinder 1 goes from 12 degrees up 16 when the AC is turned on. It goes from 12-20 if I cut the steering at wheel at a stop
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-22-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

I'm going to purchase one online tonight, but looking on rock auto it doesn't say anything about a gasket coming with the motorcraft iac valve. Do you know a part number for that specific gasket with...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-22-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

New info. Today at the drive thru I noticed the idle was lower than normal, actually about 800. Noticed the wheel was cut and power steering pump was under pressure. When I straightened it out the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-21-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By 93 XLT
3.0 Power Loss, Rough Idle, Slight Idle Stick

I think I've viewed just about every thread on this topic, for both the 3.0 and 4.0. I've got symptoms that don't currently match up identically to any solved threads, and am not financially able to...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-19-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 4x4 Enganging Problem 1999 Ranger 3.0 Auto

Ok, so I've still been reading up on this stuff online. I found on Ford-truck forum a thread referring to what causes the 4x4 lights to operate in a 93 f150. Apparently it works by grounding 1 wire...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-14-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 4x4 Enganging Problem 1999 Ranger 3.0 Auto

Thats where I started, looking for the diagrams. Sucks, but it seems these wiring diagrams are tough to come by. Without it I can't think think of any other way to check than to swap the...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-14-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 4x4 Enganging Problem 1999 Ranger 3.0 Auto

Aright guys, I'm not quite there yet. I got the scanner, cleared a bunch of codes, and then had one come back on after starting the truck. The code was P1838 and the scanner described it as "Transfer...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-12-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By 93 XLT
Re: 4x4 Enganging Problem 1999 Ranger 3.0 Auto

Thursday I will be able to get back to work on it. I will drive it to my mechanic friend to read the more advanced codes and while I'm there will remove the bezel to check that. I made sure the...
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