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bootscoot406
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May 17, 2010, 6:49 PM

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I'm looking to buy a new manual 1982 f-150 and they say it runs fine but just needs a little gas when you start it up, is this a quick easy fix like I think it is or could I be in a world of hurt?


re-tired
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May 17, 2010, 7:01 PM

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Could be weak pump , clogged filter ,bad fuel pressure regulator , faulty wireing or ECM . There is prob a reason they are not fixing a little problem in order to get top dollar. See if you can get them to fix it , BEFORE the sale.


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Tom Greenleaf
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May 18, 2010, 4:08 AM

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bootscoot: What engine is in this and was it for Calif emissions, Canada or any more info? There were a zillion different carbs used in the popular engines sold for this.

When you say "giving it a little gas" does that mean you have to put some down carb to get this going? Chokes, choke heaters and adjustments are critical.

As R-T said - get this fixed pre-purchase as a whole carb if needed is pricey but not the world. Troubles with early to mid 80s last carbs were a total headache IMO,

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