Justin1574
Registered User
We'll certainly do so. I appreciate it
I'm done
- Thread starter Justin1574
- Start date
Big Daddy John
Full Access Member
What part of Mississippi are you in?
Justin1574
Registered User
Brandon. Just outside of Jackson
Big Daddy John
Full Access Member
Awesome, hour and a half away! I’m down in Laurel!
Justin1574
Registered User
Sweet. I know where that is
Big Daddy John
Full Access Member
Hope you get it fixed, I love these old trucks and engines. I have two 93s, so my wife might flip out if I show up with another one!
Justin1574
Registered User
Yeah I like the older Ford pick-ups. I know the motor is a dinosaur but they're tough as nails. If I could get the fuel tank issue and the trans fixed, I wouldn't have any complaints about the truck
Big Daddy John
Full Access Member
Is that the “fuel pickup” that needs to be replaced?
Justin1574
Registered User
Correct. It runs out of fuel in the front tank after about 8 gallons. The rear tank I think needs to be cleaned out and replace the pickup.
Big Daddy John
Full Access Member
If you’ve some way to pick up the bed of the truck (lift, three good friends that’ll work for beer, etc....) it’s a pretty easy job! Six nuts under the bed, that hold it in place, come off! Pick up the bed and set it off, make you repairs, set it back on, tighten your six bed bolts back down! No wrestling with tanks, rusty tank straps, etc...
Justin do you own a multimeter? If so Id like to try and go through some basic tests for the electronics to rule that out before condemning the trans with having mechanical issues. The e40d trans doesnt get the best wrap, but most the times its an electrical issue with them.
Justin1574
Registered User
Thanks for that. I was gonna check it out when I get home from work. I do have a meter
nelstomlinson
Full Access Member
I'm definitely going to be following this thread.
Sorry got busy, first thing I always test is the tps sensor or fipl as its referred to by ford. This is mounted on the driverside of your injection pump and reads the position of your throttle so the transmission can perform accordingly. There are three wires on the connector for this sensor, 5v in, output signal, and a ground. The only one you need to worry about for now is the middle wire. Check the voltage of this wire with the key on engine off after the engine is at temp. With the throttle in the idle position you should see 1.2v. If you see more or less, you need to loosen the sensor on its mounting screws and adjust it on the sliders until the desired voltage is achieved. Once you have idle at 1.2v, check what it is at wide open throttle. You should have a smooth voltage increase up to 4.5v minimum at wide open throttle. If you cant make it get to those voltages and its really off, the sensor needs replacing.
Next couple tests get more complicated, but start with that so we can rule that out first, then well go from there.
Next couple tests get more complicated, but start with that so we can rule that out first, then well go from there.
Justin1574
Registered User
Thank you for the top. I was gonna check it yesterday, but I got off work too late. I'm gonna spend the weekend trying to get some of this taken care of.
Similar threads
