[roughneck97]

I have a 97 F250 psd that i bought about a year ago whoever had it before me wired the waste gate open! what would be the idea behind this?

 

[Believer45]

It is not a wastegate (our trucks do not have a wastegate from the factory), it is an exhaust backpressure valve that closes off to help the engine warm up faster. When closed it actually cuts back on power, maybe there was an issue with how it worked or the previous owner just did not want it there. Many folks have wired it open, many have also pulled it out and filled the holes left in the housing. It should not be an issue.

Dave / Believer45

 

[roughneck97]

oh ok i learn something new everyday! thats what i was told it was but anyway thanks for the info i will just leave it the way it is.

 

[Believer45]

Glad to help out. Should be fine as is.

 

[rgoss10]

Hi,

I have a 1996 F-250 with the same problem and don't know which way to wire open. Could someone please post a picture of this showing the direction it should be wired?

If I understand this correctly, if you are facing the front-end of your vehicle with the hood open, I think the position to the right going towards the turbo itself is open and a closed position is to the left towards the down pipe. I'm having the same problem and please help!!!

 

[roughneck97]

that could be right. mine is wired open as far as i know... they ran a wire from that to the lift bracket on the passenger side of the motor and that holds it open. ive been told that if you close it or plug it off you may loose power. i havent messed with mine so i could not tell you much but maybe il mess with it tommrow. if this dosent help ya let me know and i'l see what i can figure out.