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Re: 1983 F-150 4.9L rough idle, hot only
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/28/2006

Hi Duane,

I have to go with Larry on this one as far as the intake gasket goes. There has to be a reason why your 02 is flat-lining lean. Those 4.9's were never really known for idle quality though.

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