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  1. 1977 EXPLORER

    True Dual exhaust

    Could also wrap it with header wrap if the heat is a worry.I dont see it being a problem as long as it is not touching the tank.
  2. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    it's the old school method of cleaning carbonyeah you do it like you would seafoam and let it set a while to soak into the carbon then run it spirited till it stops smoking,got to be carefull with the water and controll the amount going in it is also supposed to help "steam" the carbon out
  3. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    ended up running some tranny fluid and water through it smelled like burining carbon for the past couple days. ping is goneguess the seafoam is just snake oil.but i do have a exhaust leak now so guess ill have some duals put on itsmilieeatndrink
  4. 1977 EXPLORER

    drop shackles

    the shackles are about 3" longer then the stockers,Ive still got about a 3" rake front to rear.
  5. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    no still pings.. cant wait to park this thing.....
  6. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    I didnt write the numbers down I used our snap on scanner at work and it gives the code Definition when it reads .and yes I cleared the codes several times.rescanned it today and had a EGR position code so i replaced the EGR and sensor.
  7. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    Well,Gutted the converters ( now ill have to replace to pass emmisions) replaced o2 (O2 rich code) replaced map (map out of range code)Still pings low speed cruise to mild acellI cant keep throwing stuff at this truck I have to have it to drive
  8. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    Ill try to scan them at work tommorow I doubt it has any though the stutter seemed to go away after the stuff i done tonight but the pinging remains at part throttle acel
  9. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    doesnt seem to lack any power? passed emmisions with flying colors also
  10. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    Ok a updateSeafomed itseperated the plug wires betterturned the timing down to 8*inspected the smog tube no leaks or breaksunplugged the knock sensor to see if it was any differant (no change)Still rattles bad
  11. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    it's a 90' so it is controlled Via the computer
  12. 1977 EXPLORER

    BAD detonation

    Well as of lately my truck (302/AOD) has developed a pretty heavy detonation under a load (OD acelleration under 60 and low speed passing and WOT) Ive tried several differant stations and grades of fuel (87-93) and with ethanol and without problem remains the same,Tried disconnecting the air...
  13. 1977 EXPLORER

    drop shackles

    Finally got around to taking a pic with the drop shackles smilieFordlogothe one with the drop hitch is before
  14. 1977 EXPLORER

    optimizing the fuel injection

    its is a tight fit
  15. 1977 EXPLORER

    drop shackles

    Dont see any blocks in it.
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