1997 Ford Truck chatter

1997 FORD TRUCK
19,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIEL470
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ford f-150 chatters when under light load. doesnt make noise when at idle or when under heavy acceration, only under light load ie: when pulling out or under light pedal pressure, (normal, flat driving)
Jan 3, 2009 at 3:21 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You sure its not pinging due to engine overheating and EGR inoperative.

Try bleeding the system at this time I ask you to stay in your original post

Don't worry I'll be standing by.
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:34 AM
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DANIEL470
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has done it off and on since i bought the truck a few months ago, but got worse since overheating the past few days
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Bring it in and have it block and pressure tested this will tell you what's really going on with it.
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:42 AM
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DANIEL470
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ok, thanks
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:47 AM