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HELP, back shimmy when applying gas.

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Old 07-13-2007, 11:50 AM
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Default HELP, back shimmy when applying gas.

Hi all,

I have been batteling a bad shimmy in my 89 f150. I thought it was a bad spark, so I replaced the sparks, no luck. Next I did the fuel filter, still no luck. So maybe the cap and rotor, nope. The plug wires are brand new so I dont think its them. The truck was running fine until it sat for a week while I was away. Now when ever I step on the gas the whole truck shimmys back and forth. Any ideas. Thanks
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 08:31 AM
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Default RE: HELP, back shimmy when applying gas.

If it idles fine and coasts fine when you let off the gas it could be a bad u-joint.
 
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Old 08-14-2007, 06:32 PM
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Default RE: HELP, back shimmy when applying gas.

Re-check your firing order ,you may have swapped a couple of wires.
 
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