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Re: 3.8 Ford with poor performance
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 10/6/2003

I've seen the same thing on the 4.2s in the pickups, the aluminum balancer hub will break, allowing the pulley and trigger wheel to rotate separately from the crank. These too had recent front cover leaks repaired. Had a couple where they would run fine for a ... Login to read more.