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83 F-150

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Gary Lewis

Re: 83 F-150

Yup, that's the VV. Good design, but few knew how to work on them back in the day. And now, there's no one - unless Bill Vose/85LebaronT2 does.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

85lebaront2

Re: 83 F-150

Yes, I actually have a copy of the manual Ford used for training and have the low vacuum Magnahelic gauge needed to set the venturii diaphragm. I ran a non-feedback one on my 312, got 23 mpg with a Borg Warner 3 speed + OD in my 58 F100.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Gary Lewis

Re: 83 F-150

I have a manual that was for training and it includes that carb. I'd like to have that one for my "museum". Maybe I can trade a 2150 for it?

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BeagleRock

Re: 83 F-150

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Its 90% of the time the cold enrichment rod (CER) and/or the Control Vacuum rod (CVR) that's the problem. The other problem is the venturi diaphragm becomes brittle and leaky. Rarely the stepper motor. Like you say though ,when tuned right and ALL the vacuum switches and ECM along with the temp. And O2 sensors are working correctly, it's smooth!

Beaglerock/83f150 351W C6 Transmission 2 wheel drive.

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