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Topic: Catastrophic converter help
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2003 02:52 PM
   
I am suspect of the catalytic converter(s) on our 460 powered F-350. It has lost some MPG and seems to have also lost a little snap.
When cold, it is now emmiting that "rotten egg" smell normally associated with failing converters. This is recent as of the last month or so.
I have always had to replace converters due to poor performance or no performance. I have never had any bad ones that weren't almost completely plugged up and caused exhaust to be extremely hot.
The truck still runs acceptable, but really stinks when cold.
Anyone have an real world experiance with their Ford trucks and converter failure?
New ones for this thing cost over $600.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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MLariviere
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From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-23-2003 06:11 PM
I haven't had any problems with mine in the 83k I've had it,Alex. Do you think an oxygen sensor would help? You do haul alot,so the engine will call for more fuel under load. That truck has 2 cats,right? A pre-cat and a small cat.
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-23-2003 11:02 PM
Yes it has two Mike.
There are no codes to indicate a bad 02 sensor.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1549
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-24-2003 08:13 AM
In Georgia if a truck is over a certain weight then the emissions test is not needed, we just yanked the converters, sure did run better after that. Most F-250 and up are exempt here.------------------
Stuart
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3277
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-25-2003 10:14 PM
My truck won't post any codes,and on certain days it soots like crazy,especially in hard acceleration.[This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 03-25-2003).]
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3277
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-26-2003 10:38 PM
Why don't you just get a set of mud runner headers that come up through the hood?  
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-27-2003 05:00 PM
The milage is getting worse. I think that I'm just going to bite the bullit and buy some new converters. 
Anyone have any used ones they took off of their 460 F series when it was new?  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3277
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-27-2003 07:18 PM
Then it will smell like a new Cadillac! 
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