1988 F150 5.8 V8 Injector Problems
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1988 F150 5.8 V8 Injector Problems
I have a 1988 F150 5.8 V8. The previous owner had the truck parked for years and the fuel injectors keep getting clogged. The fuel filter is stopping rust from the fuel tank but the injectors keep becoming clogged and have to be removed and cleaned. The fuel filter has been changed three times so far.
After a few hundred miles of driving the injectors are clogged again. I know I need to change the fuel tank, but any other suggestions.
After a few hundred miles of driving the injectors are clogged again. I know I need to change the fuel tank, but any other suggestions.
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hurlstone (02-11-2013)
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hurlstone (02-11-2013)
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just exactly how long has it been sitting for? gas sitting that long creates creosote,which clogs the lines.no gas to begin with,replace tank or use a cheaper route,buy carburetor/fuel injector cleaner at a local store for $3,pour it in the tank (may need to buy it 4-6 diff times until the clogging stops).
Last edited by Dripper; 02-15-2013 at 01:52 PM.
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hurlstone (02-14-2013)
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I have read some where the stock ford injector are easly clogged and there are better injectors out there. Not sure if this applies to your gen of truck or not. Insalling a larger,better removable after market filter (before the stock filter)may help also. Take the tanks out and see if you can clean them. I`m surprised the pumps are still working. If this is your daily driver put some magnets on the tank where you think the pump is in tell you got more time to fix it right.
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hurlstone (02-15-2013)