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ron_dittmer
May 22, 2018Explorer II
My dad bought a 1987 Econoline E150 new in 87 which had a fuel injected straight 6-cylinder 4.9L engine. I would assume fuel injection was used in every 1987 Econoline.
Because the vehicle sat for so long, it could be that you have rodent damage. They love to chew on the rubber and plastic insulation. Bare wires might be exposed touching ground or each other, or even corroded to the point of breaking, after being exposed so long. I advise to inspect all wiring including spark plug wiring and 12V wires under the hood. Also inspect all vacuum lines for the same rodent damage. Chew marks will be the indicator as to how it happened.
Because the vehicle sat for so long, it could be that you have rodent damage. They love to chew on the rubber and plastic insulation. Bare wires might be exposed touching ground or each other, or even corroded to the point of breaking, after being exposed so long. I advise to inspect all wiring including spark plug wiring and 12V wires under the hood. Also inspect all vacuum lines for the same rodent damage. Chew marks will be the indicator as to how it happened.
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