dan woodland
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ECU is the computer in the passenger kick panel, which you stated you took out already. The ECU can be cracked or damaged by leaking capacitors - look very closely. The ECU problem is VERY common in these trucks especially now at their age.
The MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor) is in the large black hose going form the air box to the intake. Make sure that large black hose is not cracked. Your engine will run like crap if it is!