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Passenger side floor gets very hot and the carpet under ...
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Passenger side floor gets very hot and the carpet under side looks like its burning up

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1986 Dodge w150 318

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put complete exhaust system,changed carb. the engine exhaust still seems to be very hot

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Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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March 15 10:10 PM (2 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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Thanks for the question.

I would check to see if the cat-converter under the vehicle is getting really hot or not. If it is, too much fuel is getting into the exhaust system, or it is partially plugged.

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Fordanswerman



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March 15 10:31 PM (21 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
Reply to Fordanswerman's Post: Has no cat - converter
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March 15 10:33 PM (1 minute and 59 seconds later)
         
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How does it run?

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Fordanswerman



FORD MOTOR COMPANY CAR AND POWERSTROKE SPECIALIST FOR OVER 16 YEARS. ASE MASTER SINCE 1991. CURRENTLY WORK AT A MAJOR FORD DEALERSHIP. GIVE ME YOUR FORD PRODUCT QUESTIONS, IF I HELPED, PLEASE HIT THE ACCEPT BUTTON. EXPERTS QUESTIONS ON FORDS WELCOMED
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Ford Engine Master/Transmission Master/Chassis Master=Ford Senior Master also Diesel 7.3/6.0
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March 15 10:46 PM (12 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to Fordanswerman's Post: After a cold start warmup by pumping the foot pedal witch takes about6 t 8 min it rpms up and runs smooth, but sometimes if it stalls i will turn it over and over it will not start so i spray some starter fluid and it starts up ,i have a new fuel pump and filter
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March 16 9:35 AM (10 hours and 49 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         

I would suggest to start a new post on your driveability issue. You won't be charged for this post as long as you don't hit ACCEPT.

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Fordanswerman



FORD MOTOR COMPANY CAR AND POWERSTROKE SPECIALIST FOR OVER 16 YEARS. ASE MASTER SINCE 1991. CURRENTLY WORK AT A MAJOR FORD DEALERSHIP. GIVE ME YOUR FORD PRODUCT QUESTIONS, IF I HELPED, PLEASE HIT THE ACCEPT BUTTON. EXPERTS QUESTIONS ON FORDS WELCOMED
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Fordanswerman -- Auto Service Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 263 Car Accepts
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