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Ok I just bought a 73 F250 when I bought it it started right up and ran ok. The guy told me that it needed to be timed. Haven't timed it yet but when I got it home it would die when I would put it into reverse and in drive. So I park it and the next day I started it up and took it for a spin to warm it up when I got back same thing. What is the problem I'm about to take it to mechanic but if it's something I can do myself to save some money I will. It has a 460 automatic Trans. Some ideas would be great.
Cargo Master
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You have a great vehicle to learn about being your own mechanic. Before you know it, as you fix things on your own you will be a bit of an expert in that area. Otherwise your mechanic is going to become your best friends as there is always something to fix on these trucks... It can be really cheap or really expensive. Your choice.
Cargo Master
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Listen for the hiss while its idling... Check all the obvious stuff like your hoses; make sure their not busted or disconnected.
Internet... You would be surprised at what you can youtube also. I bet someone has posted about it here; check the engines section.
Internet... You would be surprised at what you can youtube also. I bet someone has posted about it here; check the engines section.
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From: Stanley, VA
Another thing you might check is the vacuum advance on the distributor. Very common for them to go bad and leak.
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