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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.
  16. 1977 EXPLORER

    optimizing the fuel injection

    Well,As a few of you guys know my 74 maverick has a harness and ECM from a 1990 E250 van.the bottom end ended up being a mustang or warranty replacment long block (TRW forged pistons) so im unsure if it has a truck roller ca or h.o mustang cam.A few weeks back I took it to the drag strip to see...
  17. 1977 EXPLORER

    ford cabrolet?

    cheby taillights.. wierd
  18. 1977 EXPLORER

    drop shackles

    guess maybe new front springs will be the only way to go i just feel it sits unusually high in the rear this is before i put the shackles on I havent had a chance to take new ones smilieeatndrink
  19. 1977 EXPLORER

    drop shackles

    I used some 4" belltech drop shackles for a chevy truck to try to level my truck up as it sits rear high. I had to trim off the top bolt holes for them to clear the bed floor so there about 3" longer then the stockers.But it doesnt seem to sit any lower to me. any other ideas?
  20. 1977 EXPLORER

    3" summit cat back

    im looking for a sedate quiet sound.
  21. 1977 EXPLORER

    3" summit cat back

    looks like the jegs kit is also the sameAnyone?
  22. 1977 EXPLORER

    3" summit cat back

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-684012/Anyone got one of these on your truck?would like to know what it sounds like and if you seen any improvment in fuel milage
  23. 1977 EXPLORER

    surging feeling

    That was it
  24. 1977 EXPLORER

    surging feeling

    anyone? dirty egr maybe?
  25. 1977 EXPLORER

    surging feeling

    When I have the a/c on I get a surging/skip feeling from the truck not rpm dependent.It's got 92k miles I just done a full major tune up plugs,wires,cap,rotor,fuel filter,air filter,cleaned the TB also. 1990 302/AOD truckRuns great with the a/c off but has this problem with it on.
  26. 1977 EXPLORER

    Post a pic of your 87-96 and 97 F250's and up

    yup sure didits bone stock feels like it has a 3,55 gear in it 5.0/aod
  27. 1977 EXPLORER

    Official TN Craigslist and Ebay thread!

    http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/cto/1297676863.htmlyes its my truck.
  28. 1977 EXPLORER

    Got my truck out today

    I tried to go for a look that I was told I couldnt get with the truck.
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