My truck isa carbureted '87 F250 with a 351. I find asking questions on this sub forum easier due to having a carb. So here's my issue... my fuel Guage is not accurate. Tends to show almost full and then randomly drops off to low. I'm lucky I have dual tanks so I'm never stranded. So anyone...

I had to replace my ignition module today (blue one). Has anyone ever opened up the module to examine what went bad in there? I am more curious than anything but perhaps they can be restored like an antilock brake module.

Last summer my '87 250 overheated and the temp needle pegged. Everything settled down and no damage done. However my temp gauge now never drops below the "l" in normal. Is there any way to fix this? Is it stuck and could it be moved back or is it truly buggered? Is just the temp guage...

I had my alternator rebuilt twice by the shop I have used for over forty years. The first time it only lasted about a day and a half. They took it back and said it was a bad ------, I forget. Installed the rebuilt rebuilt and went for a spin today ebatttery light came on. So it is going back...

My truck ('87 F250 351 ci carbed) is a bit better after changing the coil. However, my mechanic says it has a "flat spot" and the carb needs re-building. I had th ecarb re-built about 5 years ago and since then the truck MAYBE has 4,000km. Just off idle it hesitates and sometimes stalls. Ran...

What was the original make of carb on a '87 351ci engine? And how do I get rid of the " flat spot" off idle? This is driving me nuts!!!! Thanks.

I have searched but could' find anything quite like my truck's symptoms. I don't drive the truck that often as it's just a go to the lumber yard, dump, etc. kind of truck. Anyway, it starts up fine with high revs. If I shut a her down I'll have difficulty re-starting u till it cools down...

How difficult is it to remove the passenger side exhaust manifold? There is a gasket leak on that side. I've asked around and some have said that the bols/studs tend to break off. And for further entertainment there are those little tubes that attach to the manifold for the air pump business...

Hi, Lately my brake and antilock rear brake dash lights stay illuminated. If I shut down the engine and re-start and then wait about 20 secs before putting into gear the lights remain off. I don't notice any difference in braking, the resevoir is at correct level, the brake pads and linings...

My "Rear ABS" light comes on. I don't know very much about that system. If I unplug the electrical connection at the MC then the light will go off after I re-start. After a couple of days the light comes back on. The shoes are getting kinda low and I have a set to replace with. Don't know...

I don't haul many heavy loads so I thought I might be able to use taller rear end gears to improve daily driving fuel economy in my '87 F250. I haven't checked what gear ratio is in there now but what was the range of the rear end gears? For install I presume it's just pull the axles and...

Apparently my 351 has a failing lifter and some blowbye. I know what I should do but would Seafoam, Marvel Mystery Oil, or Restore do any real good? Money is tight so replacing lifters, etc. is too much $$$$ right now.

Is the correct plug gap for a '87 f 250 351 ci engine .044" ? Haynes says it is. I want to use an autolite #26 plug rather than the recommended #24. I believe this would be a hotter plug. Any negatives to this?Thanks

Last friday had to have auto club assistance. The "tech" reefed a number of time on the ignition and never got the truck to start. Wasn't getting any fuel. he called for a tow truck and I noticed that the accelorator cable had come loose from its bracket. Put cable back into bracket (didn't...

My carb off my '87 F-250 is screwed. Does anyone have one for sale?

Seems that at one time someone tried to tighten the fuel filter that goes into the carb. A little leak has now progressed to a larger leak since the carb has developed a crack where the filter screws in. Can't seem to locate a used carb! Would JB Weld work as a temporary fix along the crack...

My starter cranks the engine without the key in the ignition. Replaced solenoid and problem solved ( for 20 minutes!!!). I have to discoonect the battery or the starter keeps cranking the engine. I checked the new solenoid and here's what I found: a. Power between 3 postion and 12 position b...

Does anyone know why the bottom of the cab, just behind the drivers door rusts out? Practically all the trucks from '87 on to the redesign I see have this problem.

I posted this thread to the wrong section. Is it possible to hook up an AOD to my '87 F250? Would it be easy, need some modification, or "what the hell are ya trying to do?" difficult. I know the indicator on the instrument panel probably wouldn't like it.

Is it possible to hook up an AOD to my '87 F250? If so would it be easy, need some fabbing, or "what the hell are ya trying to do" difficult. i know that the indicator on the instrument panel would be a problem.

Hi,I actually have a '87 250 but need advice on a '69 390 which is in a LTD. t's been siiting awhile and I think the rings are stuck cause it burns blue. The smoke doesn't disappear after running for a few minutes so I don't think it's the valves. I was going to try a product called...

having some problem with the air pump on my '87 f 250. took some members advice and had most of the pollution crap removed. Got through emissions test but carbon monoxide level is rather high. The air pump is still installed but when I put the belt back on it it backfires pretty fierce. A RV...

Hi all,Hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Now for my request.... I have to replace the intake manifold gasket on my '97 351. I suppose I need to remove the 2x air pump first and then follow along in my Chilton manual. They make no mention of the air pump removal. I believe there is also a...

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have a '87 250 with approx. 100k miles on the clock. I'm hoping someone can help me with this weird problem... Twice now when we've turned the ign. to OFF the starter has started to spin but not attempt to engage. Have to run through OFF/ON cycle 6-7 times before...

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have a '87 250 with approx. 100k miles on the clock. You guys were recommended for your expertise. How about this problem... Twice now when the ignition has been turned off the starter begins to spin. Doesn't want to engage, just spins. Wev'e had to cycle...