I just picked up an 85 Econoline conversion van. It has 109k miles, with the 351 HO windsor motor with 4 barrel carb.
Its in running condition but seems to have a few issues:
1. Sometimes hard to start after sitting for a while.
2. Idles a little rough before warmed up. After its warmed up it idles better, but not perfect.
3. If you give it too much throttle before warmed up it will bog down and almost die. This problem gets a little better after warmed up.
4. The serpentine belt squeaks real loud right after startup. Goes away after warmed up.
Basically, the van has numerous problems when it is cold, but runs like a champ after it is warmed up. And all of the problems are during startup or acceleration. It runs smooth at cruising speeds I can't afford to take it to a shop, so I'll have to fix these problems myself.
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out here. Thank you.
Its in running condition but seems to have a few issues:
1. Sometimes hard to start after sitting for a while.
2. Idles a little rough before warmed up. After its warmed up it idles better, but not perfect.
3. If you give it too much throttle before warmed up it will bog down and almost die. This problem gets a little better after warmed up.
4. The serpentine belt squeaks real loud right after startup. Goes away after warmed up.
Basically, the van has numerous problems when it is cold, but runs like a champ after it is warmed up. And all of the problems are during startup or acceleration. It runs smooth at cruising speeds I can't afford to take it to a shop, so I'll have to fix these problems myself.
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out here. Thank you.