The Miracle Tank

[Eagle_Steve]

4.6 truck? If so, you may have some gunk in the trans valve body (common issue) I have a 97 4.6 with 372k and it is a tank.

For the cutting out, any cel? Maybe pull codes to see if there is one pending. It starting back up does not sound like a fuel pump. Those pumps in those trucks are tough.

For the AOD, I say drop the pan, change the filter, and top up with new fluid. DO NOT FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION!!!! The flush removes too much too fast. It will not strip all the material off the clutches as people state, but the removal of all the gunk at once does not allow the trans enough time to adjust and then the clutches burn up.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

English person asks, so that is basically a filter off V8 or something right?! ;)

4600 cc overhead cam v8.

 

[brett_schn]

4.6 truck? If so, you may have some gunk in the trans valve body (common issue) I have a 97 4.6 with 372k and it is a tank.

For the cutting out, any cel? Maybe pull codes to see if there is one pending. It starting back up does not sound like a fuel pump. Those pumps in those trucks are tough.

The fuel pump went bad 2 years ago when my buddy owned it. Only codes I pulled is my o2 sensor bc my cats are cut out just need to use some spark plug nonfouler

 

[Eagle_Steve]

The fuel pump went bad 2 years ago when my buddy owned it. Only codes I pulled is my o2 sensor bc my cats are cut out just need to use some spark plug nonfouler

If it is an aftermarket pump, then it may be due again. Airtech and such pumps are crap, especially if you run a tank low all the time. I suggest doing a motorcraft pump if you are going to do it.

 

[brett_schn]

English person asks, so that is basically a filter off V8 or something right?! ;)

For the AOD, I say drop the pan, change the filter, and top up with new fluid. DO NOT FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION!!!! The flush removes too much too fast. It will not strip all the material off the clutches as people state, but the removal of all the gunk at once does not allow the trans enough time to adjust and then the clutches burn up.

Ok maybe I’ll try that. Gotta talk to my dad. Also is ur truck super sluggish? Mine I have to have my foot to the floor to turn onto a road and it barely gets up and goes. It’s got a ton of torque but it’s sluggish if that makes sense

 

[brett_schn]

If it is an aftermarket pump, then it may be due again. Airtech and such pumps are crap, especially if you run a tank low all the time. I suggest doing a motorcraft pump if you are going to do it.

Yep I do usually run low. Lemme pull up my file to see what pump it is

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Ok maybe I’ll try that. Gotta talk to my dad. Also is ur truck super sluggish? Mine I have to have my foot to the floor to turn onto a road and it barely gets up and goes. It’s got a ton of torque but it’s sluggish if that makes sense

Nope. Mine will light the tires up for days lol. Mine is a 2wd though.

 

[brett_schn]

Nope. Mine will light the tires up for days lol. Mine is a 2wd though.

Mines 2wd too. Only spins when it’s wet. Do u have an idea of why? Yes I’m running 35” tires but it was still sluggish on the stocks I put on to test so it’s not a gearing issue

 

[najer]

Ok maybe I’ll try that. Gotta talk to my dad. Also is ur truck super sluggish? Mine I have to have my foot to the floor to turn onto a road and it barely gets up and goes. It’s got a ton of torque but it’s sluggish if that makes sense

Do you have Maf sensors, they will drop power if faulty?

 

[brett_schn]

Do you have Maf sensors, they will drop power if faulty?

Hmmm maybe. I also want to pull my intake lines to check for mud and dust

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Mines 2wd too. Only spins when it’s wet. Do u have an idea of why? Yes I’m running 35” tires but it was still sluggish on the stocks I put on to test so it’s not a gearing issue

If the fuel pump is crapping out, low fuel pressure could do it. You should end up with a lean code though for the o2 sensors if it is doing that.

As @najer said, it could be the maf, but 97-98-99 f150s have very sensitive computers and even a small hiccup usually kicks a light. One way to test is to clean the maf and see if it improves. Use only cleaner specifically made for a maf though.

In all honesty diagnosing over the web sucks lol. In person, I could throw a scanner on it and drive to record sensor data. Then could nail it down quickly.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

OK ALL..one from the way back machine 2017 :oops: ;)found in old emails:rolleyes:here goes

Gold torch for 56.00 bucks mind blown

 

[brett_schn]

If the fuel pump is crapping out, low fuel pressure could do it. You should end up with a lean code though for the o2 sensors if it is doing that.

As @najer said, it could be the maf, but 97-98-99 f150s have very sensitive computers and even a small hiccup usually kicks a light. One way to test is to clean the maf and see if it improves. Use only cleaner specifically made for a maf though.

In all honesty diagnosing over the web sucks lol. In person, I could throw a scanner on it and drive to record sensor data. Then could nail it down quickly.

Do you have like Facebook messager or something so I don’t clog up the thread? If you don’t mind me asking

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Do you have like Facebook messager or something so I don’t clog up the thread? If you don’t mind me asking

Don’t do social media. PM’d you my cell.

 

[Fin]

WE HAVE POWER!

 

[Katrina71]

Do you have like Facebook messager or something so I don’t clog up the thread? If you don’t mind me asking

You can clog it. No issue from me.

 

[brett_schn]

WE HAVE POWER!

Yay! That’s awesome to hear!

 

[Mr_Knightley]

I love how this build thread has become a hangout chatroom xD There are more pages here than any other thread I think I've ever seen!

 

[brett_schn]

You can clog it. No issue from me.

It’s ok we have many texts back and forth now

 

[Katrina71]

I love how this build thread has become a hangout chatroom xD There are more pages here than any other thread I think I've ever seen!

We're family here. We get through everything TOGETHER.