Spit and sputter at 2k

[89PBR96]

It's Back again any other sensors? Where is the crank case censor In the manual it says it's by the crank pulley but I do not see it

 

[89PBR96]

Bump!!

 

[89PBR96]

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[pcollins]

have you changed the coolant temperature sensor? there should be two wires running out of it. the one with one wire is just for the gauge.

 

[89PBR96]

have you changed the coolant temperature sensor? there should be two wires running out of it. the one with one wire is just for the gauge.

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[89PBR96]

I believe the the crankshaft sensor is for the non-dizzy v6's. I looked on my 94 3L around the crank pulley & I have no sensor there. What kind of plugs, wires, cap, rotor you put in? I would start by checking everything you did for a tune up plug gaps, bad wires & so on. If you have a EGR on it like I do, check those 2 small hoses and the egr tube for any damage.

Check for intake hose leaks and vaccum leaks. When did you change your fuel filter last? Dirty injectors are possible. The sensor you replaced is the engine coolant temp sensor & the other one is for the cluster. It could be a bad ignition coil to. Did you reset the computer when you replaced those sensors?

I had a problem like this on my old 88 2.3 it took forever to find what it was. Inside the distributor cap had a small crack and moisture got in there and would sputter in the first couple of gears. After it warmed up it would go away. I installed a new cap and problem solved. I double check stuff like that when I am working on my 94.

Check for exhaust leaks around the manifolds.

Thanks I will check distributor every thing is new I had the heads intake all the top end off new exhaust i'm just running circles any help will work.

You are good help

 

[89PBR96]

Went threw every thing again and finally got the fuel filter on and it seems to be fixed I hope will take it out today and check for sure

 

[89PBR96]

Still is there but not as bad I'm ready to burn this thing

 

[89PBR96]

I'm out of ideas? I will try and talk with a few Ford mechanics I know to hear what thier thoughts are.

It does it more when it's hot out In the morning when I leave for work it really doesn't do it but when it sits all day and it warms up out side I have to wait a few minutes before taking off or it falls on it's face then starts to Miss in between 1500 to 2400 I don't get it

It's like it's oppisite of cold blooded but after 10 minutes it seems to almost go away ?

 

[modelageek]

Fuel Pressure test? Fuel pressure regulator? did you check/replace the ECT?

 

[89PBR96]

I just re-read thru the whole thread & did not see anything about the idle air control valve or throttle position sensor. Have you checked those?

The throttle position sensor is good air control valve is the the one on the side of air box? if so it's new

 

[89PBR96]

Fuel Pressure test? Fuel pressure regulator? did you check/replace the ECT?

ECT? ( If it's a Crank sensor Mine does not have one. If it's something else Info would be great thanks! )
Have not done a fuel pressure test yet was actually thinking of it on the way to work today But it Idles fine It's a freaking weird problem

 

[TomB1269]

From your posting I take it that the truck sutters until it warms up a little (under 10 minutes). It sounds as if the higher the humitity and the cooler the engine the more you have an issue. When you leave work in the afternoon it runs well from the start. If I have this correctly, I would bet coffee on you having moisture in the cap. With a good fitting cap, condensation can remain for quite sometime, take the cap of when it is cool and early morning and check for the smallest amount of moisture.

 

[89PBR96]

From your posting I take it that the truck sutters until it warms up a little (under 10 minutes). It sounds as if the higher the humitity and the cooler the engine the more you have an issue. When you leave work in the afternoon it runs well from the start. If I have this correctly, I would bet coffee on you having moisture in the cap. With a good fitting cap, condensation can remain for quite sometime, take the cap of when it is cool and early morning and check for the smallest amount of moisture.

No In the morning it's ok as it sits all day and gets hot outside I have to let it sit at idle before taking off or it will fall on it's face and about die if I just start it and try to go.

Then when I take off after a few minutes of Idle it sputters in every gear. For the first few Minutes

 

[89PBR96]

This is your ECT (enging coolant temp sensor). The idle air control valve is on top of the plenum by the spring for your throttle cable. It's a silver cylinder looking thing.

Yep replaced that one it just makes me