You need to follow the leak up to figure out where it is coming from. It looks like a little stream coming down the back of the snout. Where does the oil stream originate?
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You need to follow the leak up to figure out where it is coming from. It looks like a little stream coming down the back of the snout. Where does the oil stream originate?
It seems like it's all seeping through the bottom of where the 3rd and the housing meet. The nuts on the bottom half were pretty loose so I tightened them up and put an oil drain pan underneath. I'm going to check in the morning to see if it's slowed down, but it looked like it was still leaking. Once I get a little bit of time I'm going to clean everything off and refill the diff to see exactly where it's coming from
There is one but I’m not sure if it’s really doing it’s job. I’m not sure if I’m up for the job of taking the whole axle apart to change the gasket, might have to give it to a shop to do that if needed
Checked on it this morning and there was nothing in the pan, so either I got really lucky or I ran out of fluid. I'm gonna add some tonight and check on it again tomorrow. Hopefully I got lucky
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Just to verify, make sure all the nuts around the 3rd member are snug (not crazy tight). Add diff fluid and clean the bottom of the house thoroughly. Take it for a ride or two. When you get home, wipe the bottom of the housing with a clean paper towel to check for leaks.
3FE guys. What causes one to run rich. Changing wires and plugs now.
Wrapped up the brakes today’s. Test drive revealed a faulty alternator. Picking up one in the morning but in the mean time I’d like to figure out why it’s “rolling coal”. It’s idling around 1k and blowing black smoke under acceleration. No smoke during idle. The truck has sat for over a decade from my understanding. Does it just need to be driven?
I did desmogging it but it’s idling the same as before.
Wrapped up the brakes today’s. Test drive revealed a faulty alternator. Picking up one in the morning but in the mean time I’d like to figure out why it’s “rolling coal”. It’s idling around 1k and blowing black smoke under acceleration. No smoke during idle. The truck has sat for over a decade from my understanding. Does it just need to be driven?
I did desmogging it but it’s idling the same as before.
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Black smoke isn't necessarily "rich".
Fuel pressure regulator adjustment is something to consider. Dirty injectors possibly, etc. I'd run a bunch of seafoam through it then give it an italian tune up.
Fuel pressure regulator adjustment is something to consider. Dirty injectors possibly, etc. I'd run a bunch of seafoam through it then give it an italian tune up.
Check the free things first
Check for any stored codes, even if the CEL isnt currently on.
Check the TPS, specs should be in FSM
02 sensors.can be starting to go.... you can "clean" them by burning off carbon with a torch but they atent expensive if they need to be replaced.
Check vacuum lines
Check your fuel pressure at the rail.
Then start spending money if nothing there is a red flag.
Johnny's suggest is great to run seafoam through it.
3fe there are numerous things that could cause a rich condition.
What's the maintenance history in it?
I went through and tested the AFM it passed per FSM.
I’ll try the Seafoam also. Are you referring to the intake or fuel?
No stored codes.
Fuel Pressure is next on my list, then TPS, and confirm injectors working properly.
Maintenance history....
definitely leaning towards a fuel issue. It’s running at idle like a cylinder is misfiring. Unplugged each spark plug wire and confirmed each has spark. Started the engine each time with a wire unplugged and the idle didn’t really change.
Regulator adjustment- that’s a good thought.
I’ll try the Seafoam also. Are you referring to the intake or fuel?
No stored codes.
Fuel Pressure is next on my list, then TPS, and confirm injectors working properly.
Maintenance history....
definitely leaning towards a fuel issue. It’s running at idle like a cylinder is misfiring. Unplugged each spark plug wire and confirmed each has spark. Started the engine each time with a wire unplugged and the idle didn’t really change.
How do you put seafoam in the intake without using fuel?
Dump a can in the gas tank and drive the s*** out of it for a while.
Dump a can in the gas tank and drive the s*** out of it for a while.
Just curious you your preferred way of using it. I feel like some thing else is going on...wouldn't Seafoam help with restriction of fuel. For any newbs reading this, You can put it in the fuel but also put it in the intake while the engine is warm at idle. This seems to be the more common way I've heard of people using it. Theory being that putting it in a more concentrated state in a warm engine it will help breakup the carbon build up quicker and help it pass upon the next crank.
I've never done that, and I wouldn't recommend a noob try it. You put it in the intake while the engine is running or off?
This is a port injection engine, meaning when you put seafoam in the fuel, it'll help clean the fuel system, injectors, valves, and valve seats. That's the real benefit.
This is a port injection engine, meaning when you put seafoam in the fuel, it'll help clean the fuel system, injectors, valves, and valve seats. That's the real benefit.
Everything is looking good including that sweet ES 330! I believe it was in the 180s when I bought and sold it.
Its one of the ways Seafoam recommend using it. Running so it is pulled into the intake while the engine is warm. You do have to be careful, i know of example where plugs were fouled bc it was applied to fast.
That explains it. I was unaware there was a spray, only the can of liquid seafoam can you can put in your fuel or oil.
EDIT: Use the fluid in the gas. That's what I intended to recommend.
EDIT: Use the fluid in the gas. That's what I intended to recommend.
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@SFROMAN - nice!
@NC LX and @GLTHFJ60 - re: Seafoam - - If you want to go above the injectors through the fuel, you pull your vacuum line that goes into the master brake cylinder. fill up your seafoam cap. you suck the liquid in the cap slowly. don't do what the noobs say and suck the whole can - - just do a couple caps over time making sure you engine recovers after each cap.
@NC LX and @GLTHFJ60 - re: Seafoam - - If you want to go above the injectors through the fuel, you pull your vacuum line that goes into the master brake cylinder. fill up your seafoam cap. you suck the liquid in the cap slowly. don't do what the noobs say and suck the whole can - - just do a couple caps over time making sure you engine recovers after each cap.
Basically the way a lot of people use seafoam is a whole can in the gas tank.
Half a can in the crank case (you will want to change the oil out after about 500 miles)
Half a can drawn into the engine through the brake booster vacuum line.
The last one is the method where you will see the videos of the car "smoking" for a while.
Did this for my 3fe and it ran a ton better after. There was a night and day difference between my 3fe and Logan's when we drove each others trucks back from work to my house one day.
