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    Rail fuel pump fitting

    its a 351 W --fuel injection all I need to know is what size fitting that is---it's a 90 degree---so is it a 5/16 to 5/16 or is it 5 /16 to 3/8 or - the book shows a 5/16 connecter but not the barbed end---size-?--on a typical rail pump is that 1/4 tube-?-----The book shows the old ford...
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    Rail fuel pump fitting

    My in-fuel pump fitting for rail pump is broken-------What 90-degree fuel fitting fits that----Is the fuel line 5/16 - I'm guessing here---if that was standard size on a 1989 Bronco then what would the barbed fitting end be 3/8 barb to fit a 5/16 line---- so would be 5/16-3/8...
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    stumble cold starting

    New wires and plugs-----------------I didn't change the Distibutor cap and rotor Do you think is maybe a weak battery---shows 12 volts-? Didn't check the load as I don't have a meter
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    1989 Bronco 5.8 starting

    Ater keying it twice it reads 40 psi---takes a long time to slowly drop--to about 35 ---then sitting for a while slowly goes down
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    High Idle at Start Up?

    I checked rail pressure--first key--20 or so pounds---then 2nd key jumps to 40---this is after it sits a couple days------but---with foot off pedal---it starts and hangs at 500 rpm--plopping---and then like it clears out jumps up to 1200 for a minute and right down to 700 idle------so what...
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    stumble cold starting

    Still have the problem on cold start----someone mentioned that it might be the MAP--??as the computer gets its info from the MAP and coolant sensor ( which is new) Do you think I should try a new ICM ? or maybe it is a ground wire on the idle control valve-?? Don't know where that is...
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    stumble cold starting

    Thank you--I'll check those issues !
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    stumble cold starting

    What causes a cold start stumble Cold meaning here in AZ this time of year -in the 90's---a first start that it stumbles when it lights off-----with foot off pedal-----then I tap the pedal and it catches just fine-----all other starts, hot are normal used to start right up cold on its...
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    Different Coolant Temp sensor

    Sorry for the delay--starts better with the original sensor back installed
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    C6 transmission shifting

    It was a stretched timing chain causing problems
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    Rock in idle rpm sometimes-?

    Found the problem--cheap ICM installed---when I changed it----works fine now
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    Please help

    I think it's the ICM also---Put a motor craft one on----By the way, get it off the distributor and there is a kit that you can install it on the fender area--- a faulty ICM creates all kinds of headaches.
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    Rock in idle rpm sometimes-?

    The rpm at idle--sometimes--when you come to a stop will lower 100- 200 rpm----but then goes back up to a normal idle--700 rpm----------no **** or stumbling , no rpm change during driving-- and then at coming to a stop, the idle sometimes will be at 700 and no 100-200 rpm drop with...
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    Different Coolant Temp sensor

    I just cut out that sensor they put in and went back to original type sensor----seems it does talk to the computer-----is the coolant gage also in the system? The temperature is good--below the n in normal range--------
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    Different Coolant Temp sensor

    The Firestone at 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd--Scottsdale AZ
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    Different Coolant Temp sensor

    Thanks for the message---The sensor was installed by Firestone--the one in their computer calls for the Ts10001----that is a one size fits all----I'm going to cut it out and put the one back in their that was original---They charged me $180.00 ( $109.00 for sensor) I went back to them and...
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    Different Coolant Temp sensor

    I had a coolant leak, went to a shop, they pressurized it and found the leak, gasket in thermostat housing--- They flushed the coolant system. On highway my temperature went up--bronco would not accelerate until it cooled down so I took it to another shop and they put in a new...
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    Nylon fuel line size

    I don't have an illustrated parts book--or CD--(haven't seen one but be nice to have)-but what is the size of the Nylon fuel line that is behind the rail pump going to the rear? and what size Dorman fitting would I need-----the plastic quick disconnect on my rail pump is broken----- I need to...
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    Pressing down on brake pedal causes high idle

    Re-set your computer as it has RAM so disconnect the negative and positive lead---put a jumper on the negative to positive lead ( battery is out of the picture so no problem) Might turn on the light switch---helps with the discharge even though no lights will come on-----worth a shot-- leave it...
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    351W starting 89 Bronco

    What causes the fast idle start on the Ford 89 Bronco 351W-( it's built to do that initially and then lower --How does that work--and what are the sensors that control and make that happen? Thanks
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