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" Ive tried jacking up the rear end of the trans..." If you're trying to get to the TOP two bolts, you'd want to let the tranny drop DOWN. This will, in turn, tip the back of the motor downward and expose the top bellhousing bolts.....hopefully. At that point, it will likely take a bunch of...

14.7 is a tad high, but that's not your problem. Look at the starter yet? Is it still bolted in? Chances are good you need a new relay, but test the system first and make sure that's what you need. If you're not comfortable checking it, or don't have the equipment, take it to a shop and have...

...funny how that happens. I sorta did the same thing. Welcome aboard! When I started here, the "rule" was that you had to put down a basic description of your truck, as your signature (see my sig as an example). That way, if you have an issue and want to ask the forum for advice or whatever...

I'm thinking something's loose or wearing out to the point to where its shaking at that speed (harmonic vibration). Check it yourself. I'm thinking your mechanic missed something. Dean

Les is short for Lester...so...Les Schwab. After that, could be a bunch of things. What did you do to the truck before the shaking started, or has it always shook @ 60? (since you've owned it, that is)

Tires/wheels. Take it to Lester, see what they say.

Yep, having all the fasteners in place and torqued down usually helps. ;)

...the short answer....swap in a 4.0 L. However, the 2.3 in your truck should be the "Lima" engine, which goes all the way back to the Pinto sub-compact of the early 1970's. Its a good engine. In fact, its one of the all-time great engines! It can be modded a million different ways, always...

BINGO! That's the answer, right here. My dad taught me to make sure and wash under the car, as well as on top, because we salt the roads out here, too. Also, apologies if it seemed my post was insinuating in any way. I was just asking about the history of the truck.

Sorry to hear about that James. Did it seem like the truck was abused at all, during its life?

Yeah, I figured. That was more joke than anything else (note to self: remember to post emoticons next time!). Have you tried putting fluid in it yet? I bet it has a leaky line somewhere. Common with Ford PS systems for years. I had the dealership take care of my truck when my rack went out...

I don't know about 2.3 casting numbers, but I've heard that the 2.5 in my '98 is just a stroked 2.3. When they stroked the engine, Ford decided to port the existing head and install larger valves and seats, too. While I've never done this, I've also heard that as long as your engine is a "Lima"...

...a better question might be...what the heck is a Moparguy doing at a Ford forum?!...I think I see the lynch mob heading your way.

Well, at least you got part of it conquered. Sounds like you've got one more leak in the fuel system somewhere. Not holding suction, so everythings draining back to tank...or....somewhere else! :eek:

...btw, I think I found how that ground strap mounts (my truck's a 2.5, so its probably different in my engine bay). Found this picture on the net. Look at the red circle.....see it? Looks like a braided strap going across that opening. When you get back out to your truck, take a look around...

Sure. Good luck.

Bizarre. Ok, assuming the injectors are ok, is the wiring intact? My truck is currently side-lined because it starts, but barely runs. I asked the internet but didn't ask correctly and ended up replacing a part that didn't need to be. then I found something.....rat turds. I'm almost 100% sure...

The old diesel mechanic in me says pull'em and test'em individually, but not everyone has an injector tester and I'm not even sure if one will work with an electronic injector so, yeah, if you can hear them click with a screwdriver, that should be good enough. ...and your obd never picked up any...

To be honest, I don't know why your truck stopped working all of a sudden...but I can tell you one thing, pumping the gas pedal doesn't do anything for an FI engine. Its not a carburetor...but what you probably did do was give something some time to.....adjust (or whatever you want to call it)...

You still need to test the injectors, themselves. You can have fuel in the rail, but if the injectors themselves aren't working, no fuel is going to get into the cylinder.