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Old 10-26-2004, 04:18 AM
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jerks when giving gas

can anyone please tell me what might be wrong with my truck, it is a 82 f-100 w/ a 351-w and c-6 transmission. the truck runs real good until i try to give it about half throddle then it will jerk real hard if i put it to the floor it will get past the jerk and go on. any ideas on what to check? thanks
 
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Old 10-29-2004, 06:28 PM
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What kind of carb is on it?
 
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Old 10-30-2004, 11:00 PM
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Is the engine stock? or Modified? Any further details...will help. Thanks.
 
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Old 10-31-2004, 06:57 AM
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it's just a stock motor with a 2 barrel carb.
 
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Has the carb ever been rebuilt? If not, then now might be a good time. Also check the fuel pump and the fuel filter.

Good luck with it.
 
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Old 11-01-2004, 03:45 AM
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the carb is only been on the truck for 6 months bought it at advance auto. i had to replace the fuel pump 2 months ago along with fuel filter. do you think this could be choke related? mornings are the worst thanks for helping
 
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