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Where is this sticky? I can't find it. I'm having issues with 4th gear. Kinda clunks into gear with good engagement when light to moderate on the throttle. When the throttle is mashed, 4th gear sometimes slips on engagement, RPM goes up 2krpm before full engagement. Could also this be an...

I'm sure it's possible but how do I check ignition timing on this beast?

I have heard that the Mustang and Explorer engines are the same, minus block material, mounts and the Stang has +21HP. Has anyone done this swap? Where do the 21 ponies come from? Would my truck see the increased HP, or would it be dialed back down by the PCM? What am I looking for...

Update: -Check for spark at each cyl - Good spark on all cyl -Check for injector pulse at each cyl - negative pulse present at all cyl -Check compression at each cyl - not yet done -Check fuel pressure at fuel rail - 55 PSI -Drain tank and add 1/4 tank of premium fuel - Done, No change...

Okay, I installed the new Motorcraft spark plugs, put dielectric in the coil boots. I was unable to perform a compression test as my tester wouldn't thread into the heads. The engine now doesn't even sputter, just turns over. How do you check timing on this engine? Is it possible that the...

Checking codes revealed only one: P0113 : Intake Air Temperature circuit high input Fuel pressure gauge at rail: 35psi Motorcraft plugs and compression test tomorrow...

The truck had no battery when I got it, effectively clearing any codes. I haven't had it running long enough to trip the light... I'm putting in Motorcraft platinum plugs tomorrow and post results tomorrow.

Update: So I had some time today to check injector pulse. All eight injectors showed a negative pulse. I then pulled out a plug and went around coil to coil with the grounded plug. All coils fired. Plugs looked like new, Bosch Platinum plugs - not my choice. Engine was trying to start while I...

I noticed that the engine oil has been overfilled. It's sitting about an inch above the 'full' marking on the dipstick. Could this high oil level be contributing? Are there any sensors that might be sensitive to overfilled oil in the crankcase?

Yes, my engine has a schrader valve on the drivers side rail. I am going to do the following this week: -Check for spark at each cyl -Check for injector pulse at each cyl -Check compression at each cyl -Check fuel pressure at fuel rail -Drain tank and add 1/4 tank of premium fuel...

I'm unfamiliar with this coil-on-plug stuff.. will I be able to get my standard compression gauge in there? Is it regular plugs beneath the coil?

Fuel pressure is present at the fuel rail, though I haven't tested pressure. How and where do I check fuel pressure?

Hi guys, I'm the proud new owner of an '02 EB V8 with 170,000KM (106k miles) and new to the forums, here. I purchased the truck cheap because it was not running. The previous owner said the truck seemed to lose power while driving. They pulled over, towed the truck to a shady mechanic. He...