Why is my diesel engine surging?

Why is my diesel engine surging?

If an engine is not getting enough fuel (this is called “running lean”), due to fuel pressure (regulated by the fuel pump and regulator), restricted fuel injectors, a vacuum leak or really anything that throws off the fuel mixture going in to the engine, this can cause the surge.

When did diesel engines come out for Ford trucks?

It’s somewhat hard to believe, but there was a time when Ford truck buyers didn’t really bother with diesel engines. In fact, the Power Stroke as we know it didn’t come around until 1994. And even then, it was just a re-branded line of engines that were actually produced by Navistar International.

How many miles does a 1996 Ford truck have?

I set out to “shotgun” the sumbitch until I found/fixed it. project since daily trips to the new dealership now possible). (Truck is a 96 4×4 auto, short box, w/ 150K miles on it.) EGR test, retest, and tripple test, vacuum leak test, yada..

What’s the idle speed on a 1996 Ford truck?

When I tap the gas, 8 seconds, then eases down to normal idle of 700-800. Dang, I don’t remember it doing that. Played and played until it was at full operating temp, and it *still* does this.

What was the problem with the Ford 6.0L engine?

Unfortunately, a series of wallet-draining problems – such as blown head gaskets and faulty EGR coolers – continuously haunted the 6.0L. Plagued by reliability issues, the 6.0L was dumped after only 4 years of production. In its place, Ford introduced the 6.4L. This new engine featured beefed up internal components as well as a new fuel system.

It’s somewhat hard to believe, but there was a time when Ford truck buyers didn’t really bother with diesel engines. In fact, the Power Stroke as we know it didn’t come around until 1994. And even then, it was just a re-branded line of engines that were actually produced by Navistar International.

When I tap the gas, 8 seconds, then eases down to normal idle of 700-800. Dang, I don’t remember it doing that. Played and played until it was at full operating temp, and it *still* does this.

I set out to “shotgun” the sumbitch until I found/fixed it. project since daily trips to the new dealership now possible). (Truck is a 96 4×4 auto, short box, w/ 150K miles on it.) EGR test, retest, and tripple test, vacuum leak test, yada..

Is there a problem with my 1996 F-150?

Also watch a bolt hole the first go-arond. Start it up, and see what happens. Starts ok (still seemed to have that wide open throttle. Oh well, will deal with later. Engine running, check for leaks, nope, all looks good. On fast idle, thats Ok. Few seconds, and good, I hear it ease on down to normal idle. Playing some seeming “new” problem.