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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Had the codes read, "Intermittent cam sensor signal" or something like that... Picked up a new sensor today for $28. Just have to stick it in. I also rechecked the cruise control, and it does work, I'm used to Toyotas that have a cruise light on the dash, so when no light came on I figured it was not on..... So as of now I'm about out of issues to worry about. I'll get a few more pics if I can get my camera to work (took it swimming with me a few weeks back... in my pocket....) :P

Thanks for the help so far gents! I hope I won't be needing too much more for a while! :cheers:
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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On to the next issue... Since I got the truck it has had something up with the brakes (there is a bungee cord pulling the pedal back up) It stops fine, and feels right, but the brake pedal will sometimes not come back up. If the ambient temp is low, IE early in the morning, it works fine, and comes up like it should. But once it's hot out, the pedal will stay down, and leave the brakes on until I pull the pedal up with my toe...

My guess is it's something to do with the booster, but thought I'd ask here before I go throwing money at it. Thanks!!!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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I suggest starting a new thread for more hits
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen
Had the codes read, "Intermittent cam sensor signal" or something like that... Picked up a new sensor today for $28. Just have to stick it in. I also rechecked the cruise control, and it does work, I'm used to Toyotas that have a cruise light on the dash, so when no light came on I figured it was not on..... So as of now I'm about out of issues to worry about. I'll get a few more pics if I can get my camera to work (took it swimming with me a few weeks back... in my pocket....) :P

Thanks for the help so far gents! I hope I won't be needing too much more for a while! :cheers:



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On to the next issue... Since I got the truck it has had something up with the brakes (there is a bungee cord pulling the pedal back up) It stops fine, and feels right, but the brake pedal will sometimes not come back up. If the ambient temp is low, IE early in the morning, it works fine, and comes up like it should. But once it's hot out, the pedal will stay down, and leave the brakes on until I pull the pedal up with my toe...

My guess is it's something to do with the booster, but thought I'd ask here before I go throwing money at it. Thanks!!!
Booster Booster.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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i have a similar problem with my 97 sometimes if im coming off a hill slowly in second and just up shift into drive it will die. but will always start back up. it doesnt seem to be a problem i just have no idea what it is
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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So far it looks like the cam sensor has fixed all the stumble problems for me... $28....
 

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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I have a 97 ford f350 and the truck is so slow. any sugguestions to how i can make it a little quicker. as far as i know the truck is compleatly stock
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen
So far it looks like the cam sensor has fixed all the stumble problems for me... $28....
Rock on!

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Originally Posted by jlopez785
I have a 97 ford f350 and the truck is so slow. any sugguestions to how i can make it a little quicker. as far as i know the truck is compleatly stock
Actually in 1997 the 'Strokers were known to out accelerate a Mustang GT from 35-70mph, stock for stock.

..."slow" is a relative term....
 

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Miyagi
Actually in 1997 the 'Strokers were known to out accelerate a Mustang GT from 35-70mph, stock for stock.

..."slow" is a relative term....
Thats really badace... anything to support this? Or was it just street-talk back then? Because thats really awesome.
 

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