DeepSeaSnake
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• Seattle, WA, USA |
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• Registered on 10/1/2003 |
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• 3 posts |
• 2 Vehicles
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 Posted:10/13/2003 13:00 |
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hey guys this is my first post here, thanks for having me.
I tried to search but the engine was down so I apologize in advance if this comes up alot.
Here's what I know and what happens
I drive a full size 1980 bronco with a 302, I bought it 2 weeks ago for 600 bucks. There is 173k on the truck and 20k on the rebuilt engine
The Symptoms
at freeway speeds heading up the pass (I-90 Wash. state) the bronc started to act like it was running out of gas, I call it choking around 3000 RPMS.
when in park the engine revs up well past the 3K mark, sounds and feels fine.
when driving around the neighborhood I got it to choke again right around 3k going 20-35MPH up a long steep hill but when it flatens out it seems to be okay.
also it seems to happen when its hot, or it doesnt happen when the truck is cold
Known Issues
I definatly need a new radiator it has a large hole in the bottom but it only leaks under pressure. I pulled over at least 10 times yesterday and shut it off and had to add water 3 of those times. My temp guage works and the truck thus far has not had problems staying cool.
the wiring is all goofed up under the hood, but its been running strong in similar and worse conditions for the 2 weeks Ive had it. Ive gone through and tried to do what I can with the wires that I have, just so far as to assureing good connections and what not.
My futile attempts
at first I thought it may be a vapor lock issue so I relocated the fuel line, now it doesnt touch anything, via zip ties, I deemed as a potentialy hot surface, didnt help.
I was thinking fuel filter, so I changed it out with a new one and a 2nd clear one up stream and it didnt fix anything nor have I noticed any crap in the clear one.
any way guys any suggestions would be great and thanks in advanced for the help
(cross posted to 2bigbroncos forum) |
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