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7FGCU32 LPG Wont idle has no power when put in forward or reverse

I have a 7FGCU32 that I was told is very similar to the 7FGCU25, this is a LPG model. The problem started as the truck would run but if it died we would have to pull the LPG line off the tank to release pressure then it would restart right away, but it still ran but the rpm's had to stay up using the throttle so it wouldn't die, if it died we had to relieve the pressure again. So I was told it was the regulator, so I removed and I rebuilt the regulator, which cured that problem, now it does start back up without having to disconnect the tank, but it idles rough and after a bit wont idle on its own.... if you keep it running with the throttle in neutral it seems to rev up and run great, but if you put it in forward or reverse it loses pawer and can not make it up even the smallest incline... it can move itself along on flat concrete but with little power. After getting the service manual, and understanding it a bit, I see that the OPS light is flashing 2 times then stays on then flashes again.. Turns out there is a sensor in the seat that is not hooked up, I see the wire going to it, but I believe the seat was replaced prior to us getting the lift and there is no sensor in the seat... now the manual says the problems I have are similar to those I would have if that sensor were bad or no one was sitting in the seat, due to the fact that it runs good when in neutral.... does anyone know how I can bypass this sensor? or if there are any other adjustments on the regulator or carb that I can try?
  • Posted 29 Sep 2012 10:30
  • By Chadillac
  • joined 29 Sep'12 - 11 messages
  • Wyoming, United States
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the regulator usually affects idle and starting more profoundly than upper rpms as overfueling is usually the result of regulator problems. that said, was the power problem there before you overhauled the reg? to check your work on the o-haul disconnect the wires to the upper solenoid...remove the fuel hose that goes to the carb...hold your thumb over it and crank the engine...there should be no fuel. if that is ok put a fuel pressure guage on the 1/4" fuel line on the top of the reg and crank the engine.. 3 1/2 to 5 psi. let us know your findings. as for the seat switch its jumped or you wouldn't have lift or travel. it does not have to be connected to work as long as its jumped but the light will warn you that the switch is jumped.
  • Posted 29 Sep 2012 12:27
  • By rick_c
  • joined 30 Jul'09 - 204 messages
  • Texas, United States
technology: (no user serviceable parts inside)

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