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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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weird acceleration issue

I have a 1989 5.0 speed f150,
When i start the truck it idles fine right near 1000rpm probably 850-900? When i give it gas though it wants to stumble for a second then it will even out and be fine. Any ideas? Car sat for about 2 months. New battery and fairly fresh gas, new spark plugs and wires from previous owner.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Cap, rotor, fuel filter, fuel pressure?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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Thats around what i was thinking based off of other threads i searched. Any idea if the fuel filter is easy to replace on these? Or is it in the tank.
 
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The filter should be on the left side frame rail. Easy? Depends if you have the clip style connectors or spring-clip/garter spring style. The latter can be a bear to get disconnected. It takes a special tool, readily available at most parts stores, and a few douses of lubricant to get it broke loose.
 
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