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Old May 18, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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possible causes for bottom end bog?

I have a 1979 f150 with a 390 and have had problems with the bottom end being bogged down until about 2000 rpm. What are some possible cuases?
 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Big cam

Accelerator pump

Wrong gears

Torque converter bad or wrong on an automatic

Ignition timing
 
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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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Has it always done this? Is it an auto or manual trans? Does it do it in every gear? What carb do you have?

Like Torque said, check the accelerator pump spray - should be even continuous streams with steady throttle movement (always do this with the engine off). Also check the timing and the vacuum advance.

Let us know what you find.

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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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A oversized carb can cause a flat spot "out of the hole" or off an idle. You would be able to hear the motor bog, if you floored it, and then the motor would pick up and you would have great top end. This is typical for 5 liter motors with a 750CFM carb and a 1" spacer plate or larger. The further the carb is spaced the worse the throttle response.
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