Anyone have a Ford Expedition? - Page 13

katoranger · 07-04-2014, 12:05 PM

This scanner from harbor freight reads pending codes and has live data.

I found a used one on ebay that is in a price I would rather pay.

http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...ool-60694.html

katoranger · 07-09-2014, 01:24 PM

Still waiting on some coil packs to come in. Went to pick up this load of scrap/parts.

Weldangrind · 07-10-2014, 12:25 AM

Wow! Are you parting out the Jacobsens, or taking them in for scrap value?

katoranger · 07-10-2014, 10:33 AM

Weld, I will be doing some of both. If it stops raining we will offload one into the shop for destruction. What we cannot sell I will most likely scrap.

The guy at the golf course told me the the 3 reels are next to new.

Old snapper already has a new owner. I think the engine is locked up.

katoranger · 07-10-2014, 10:44 AM

Just ordered two new o2 sensors. Going to pick up some new motorcraft plugs and start installing with new coil packs.

Recracer gave me a tip on removing the old plugs using carb cleaner and soaking to loosen carbon on the threads.

Weldangrind · 07-10-2014, 11:17 AM

I didn't even spot the Snapper until you mentioned it.

I think carb cleaner is a good idea. I also wouldn't hesitate to use a little PB. A little anti-seize on the new plug threads can't hurt.

tpar1220 · 07-10-2014, 11:24 AM

my brother has an 08 f150 with 5.4. he just tried replacing plugs. tried 2.... and broke 2. $300 later he has 2 replaced. he watched youtube for days trying to figure out best way. nothing worked. his truck has 105,000 miles.

good luck..maybe your model year will be different.

2LZ · 07-10-2014, 12:16 PM

My buddy has an Expedition with the Triton 5.4. He ended up finally taking it to the dealer for the tune up after messing with it for two weekends....and he's a mechanical guy. I told him he just gave up too soon. It'll be nice to hear your input.

katoranger · 07-10-2014, 10:17 PM

The newer ones have problems with the plugs staying in. The older ones like mine like to shoot them out. The problem is the carbon built up on the exposed threads of the plug inside the combustion chamber. The idea is that the carb cleaner softens this carbon before trying to remove the plugs.

The newer engines came with a 2 piece plug that often breaks off in the head.

As for the mowers. The snapper is now running. I sold it already. The jacobsen on the back also runs great, but the drive system is not connected. The other one seems to have low compression. Will need to check for a stuck exhaust valve as is common on the K series kohlers.

Weldangrind · 07-10-2014, 11:44 PM

I saw a scanner that is identical to the HF unit you linked to, and it's on sale for $89.99 at Princess.

katoranger · 07-14-2014, 10:53 AM

I have a harbor freight coupon for that price too. Just need to get over there.

katoranger · 07-23-2014, 09:17 AM

Still haven't fixed gulp. She has not been needed for the past week. I did get all three mowers on the trailer running. The snapper is busy cutting grass for its new owners. The jacobsen to the front of the trailer is mostly complete. The hydraulics work and the drive motors work. Might get to drive it later. The rear one is missing more parts and does not drive.

katoranger · 08-01-2014, 10:22 AM

Slipped a new coil pack on the back cylinder and the miss is gone.

Weldangrind · 08-01-2014, 11:18 AM

Nice! How did you identify the bad coil?

katoranger · 08-01-2014, 03:17 PM

Guessing. It was the one that had the broken mount from when the plug was ejected. I pulled it off the the van ran the same. Installed newused coil and it smoothed out. Drove 100 miles with no problems.

07-04-2014, 12:05 PM	#181
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	This scanner from harbor freight reads pending codes and has live data. I found a used one on ebay that is in a price I would rather pay. http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...ool-60694.html __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-10-2014, 12:25 AM	#183
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow! Are you parting out the Jacobsens, or taking them in for scrap value? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-10-2014, 10:33 AM	#184
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Weld, I will be doing some of both. If it stops raining we will offload one into the shop for destruction. What we cannot sell I will most likely scrap. The guy at the golf course told me the the 3 reels are next to new. Old snapper already has a new owner. I think the engine is locked up. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-10-2014, 10:44 AM	#185
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Just ordered two new o2 sensors. Going to pick up some new motorcraft plugs and start installing with new coil packs. Recracer gave me a tip on removing the old plugs using carb cleaner and soaking to loosen carbon on the threads. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-10-2014, 11:17 AM	#186
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I didn't even spot the Snapper until you mentioned it. I think carb cleaner is a good idea. I also wouldn't hesitate to use a little PB. A little anti-seize on the new plug threads can't hurt. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-10-2014, 11:24 AM	#187
tpar1220 Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 80	my brother has an 08 f150 with 5.4. he just tried replacing plugs. tried 2.... and broke 2. $300 later he has 2 replaced. he watched youtube for days trying to figure out best way. nothing worked. his truck has 105,000 miles. good luck..maybe your model year will be different.
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07-10-2014, 12:16 PM	#188
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,101	My buddy has an Expedition with the Triton 5.4. He ended up finally taking it to the dealer for the tune up after messing with it for two weekends....and he's a mechanical guy. I told him he just gave up too soon. It'll be nice to hear your input. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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07-10-2014, 10:17 PM	#189
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The newer ones have problems with the plugs staying in. The older ones like mine like to shoot them out. The problem is the carbon built up on the exposed threads of the plug inside the combustion chamber. The idea is that the carb cleaner softens this carbon before trying to remove the plugs. The newer engines came with a 2 piece plug that often breaks off in the head. As for the mowers. The snapper is now running. I sold it already. The jacobsen on the back also runs great, but the drive system is not connected. The other one seems to have low compression. Will need to check for a stuck exhaust valve as is common on the K series kohlers. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-10-2014, 11:44 PM	#190
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I saw a scanner that is identical to the HF unit you linked to, and it's on sale for $89.99 at Princess. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-14-2014, 10:53 AM	#191
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have a harbor freight coupon for that price too. Just need to get over there. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-23-2014, 09:17 AM	#192
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Still haven't fixed gulp. She has not been needed for the past week. I did get all three mowers on the trailer running. The snapper is busy cutting grass for its new owners. The jacobsen to the front of the trailer is mostly complete. The hydraulics work and the drive motors work. Might get to drive it later. The rear one is missing more parts and does not drive. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-01-2014, 10:22 AM	#193
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Slipped a new coil pack on the back cylinder and the miss is gone. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-01-2014, 11:18 AM	#194
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Nice! How did you identify the bad coil? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-01-2014, 03:17 PM	#195
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Guessing. It was the one that had the broken mount from when the plug was ejected. I pulled it off the the van ran the same. Installed newused coil and it smoothed out. Drove 100 miles with no problems. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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