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    torque converter install problems

    '97 Exp 4.0SOHC, 5R55e Doing an engine swap - old motor was froze so converter was pulled with engine. Trying to install converter on the shaft and will not go in the last inch or so - measured 1-5/8" from engine to end of flex plate, and just over 1 inch from bell housing to TC pads... Read...
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    Boring out throttle bodies

    Has anyone experimented with boring the stock OHV throttle bodies for a larger plate? The existing plate is 58MM dia. I've been searching for aftermarket plates and could only come up with a Holley 65MM as a replacement, but not sure if the stock casting could be opened up that far. Does anyone...
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    Scangauge issues with 97 & 98 Explorers

    Their site compatibility list shows incomplete reporting for the 97's and 98's. Has anyone here had those problems? I wrote their support and they replied: I was wondering if it was all models or certain engine/tranny combinations. My tach works intermittently (more not) and the speedo needle...
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    fuel injector replacement - what brand?

    Any opinions on aftermarket injectors avail thru auto parts stores as opposed to Motorcraft? (other than being brand loyal) Advance has GP Sorenson for a good price, plus my Son's discount makes it even better.
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    Error codes - misfire Cyl 1 & 4

    A few weeks ago, I got a bad miss, Check engine light, with the cyl 4 error code, and figured that 60000 miles were long enough for the Motorcraft plugs. I changed the one plug that night and it fixed the problem. 2 weeks later, it errored again, this time the cyl 1 code, so finally got...
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    noise on deceleration

    '97 5speed with 130000mi. Changed clutch, etc at 100000 with centerforce dual friction, and cleaned out and replaced fluid with Mobil 1. Just started getting this noise under deceleration or coasting. It sorta clicks/jerks every second or so--not consistant, worse at lower gears. I trired...
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