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    Rough Idle

    I had the same problem...I used Champion plugs instead of Motocraft and it ran like crap...I then put in the standard Motorcraft plugs and she runs like a charm...Hope all goes well......
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    Spark Plug question

    I think you are right!...I have been playing with it now for 4 hours...I think I might have screwd up wire 2...I doesnt click on like the rest of them do...I'll try that...Thanks all of you for your time!...Rags
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    Spark Plug question

    Just the standard Champion truck plug"4013"...I set the gap at .054...Checked all the vacuuum lines and still the same thing...rough idle with a rich smell of fuel...Any more suggestions?...thanks...Rags
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    Spark Plug question

    I just put some new Champion spark plugs into my 1991 Explorer XLT because it was due for a change...I put the new plugs in at the right gap and all the wires seemed to be in good shape...One problem....When I started the truck up, it misses badly...The exhaust smells real rich!...It just idles...
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    Missing kickdown cable spring..

    Thank you so much for your help and time...much appreciated...Rags
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    Missing kickdown cable spring..

    Was working under the dash the other day and found that the spring that holds the kickdown cable"detent cable" is gone that leads to the foot pedal...Im having problem with overdrive...When I put the truck into overdrive it does nothing...When Im driving down the road and put it into overdrive...
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    Power steering problem

    Thank you for the info Dave..I appreciate it greatly....Rags
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    Power steering problem

    I have a 1991 XLT....Turned into work today and heard the dreaded moaning noise coming from my steering....Got out of truck and looked if I could see a leak. Saw nothing at this time...Came out at break time and found a puddle of power steering fluid by left front wheel....Drove it home and it...
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    Wipers

    Jumped in the explorer this morning and it was raining...Put the wipers on and they only worked in high..In low and delay there was nothing!!!!!!...Anyone have any clue what might be the problem??..Thanks for your time...Rags
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    Muffler ?

    For real..... Sheboygan, Wisconsin.....Life doesnt get any better....LOL..
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    Muffler ?

    Thank you for the information..I'll put it to use....
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    Muffler ?

    Thank you for your time...Can you give me any specifics on the ones your suggested..Borla, Flowmaster...as far a price...thanks again..
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    Muffler ?

    I want to put a new muffler on my 1991 Explorer that has a little noise to it...I can pick up a Cherrybomb for around 35.00...Here is my stupid question...One says glasspack and that one costs 39.00 and the regular one is 35.00...Does the glasspack give you better sound... What one should I...
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    Brakes

    Question about my brakes....Checked the brake pads and they are fine....was driving down the raod the other day and came to a stop...When coming to a stop it took longer to bring the truck to a stop...then the brake light came on and rear antilock light also...Brakes feel spongy .....any...
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    Overdrive question.....

    . Wow....that really makes sense...thanks for getting that site to me...much obliged!!!!!!!...Rags
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    Overdrive question.....

    Still having problems with my overdrive....If I am going down the road at 55 and throw it in overdrive, it works fine...but when I come to a stop....there is nothing...engine justs revs up and no gear...Question is...I found out OD is electronic....Could it be that my altenator or voltage...
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    Electronic shift control module or vacuum diaphragm

    Thank you for your input...I will try the vacuum!!!...Have a good one....
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    Electronic shift control module or vacuum diaphragm

    Changed the tranny fluid today with synthetic....hoped that would cure my shifting problem...It still doest want to shift into 3rd until it gets warmed up....usually 3 miles down the road...can it be one of the 2 things I listed in the heading....aanyone that can help I would appreciate...
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    Tranny fluid ???

    I am in the process of doing my first tranny fluid change....I have a 1991 XLT...What is the right amount in quarts that I need for for the basic pan and fliter change?...Thanks for your time...Rags
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    Slow shifting

    Blueoval...thank you fro your time and input...It has helped me so far...one more question...What synthetic do you recomemed?...Should I do the Amsoil thing??...seems that a lot of people love this stuff....thanks Rags
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    Slow shifting

    Thank you for getting back to me with a reply....Im going to change the tranny fluid with synthetic....Do I have to concern myself with changing transfer case fluid and the differntial....or should I just do the tranny fluid to start with?...once again thank you for your input and...
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    Slow shifting

    Hi Im new to this board and I enjoy reading everyones input on this board...I must admit that I am not qualified to do a lot of jobs that you all do on here but I usually will give something a try...I have a 1991 XLT..with 97000....The last month or so the tranny doesnt want to shift into third...
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