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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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My 86 300 seems a little sluggish when I step on the gas. Usually when you step on a gas pedal you get a surge of power but mine just flatens out and gradually gets faster.

Causes?
I know My clutch needs replaced soon
fuel pump not sending enough fuel?
Engine timing?

Tried
changing fuel filters
spark plugs

I usually run mid grade gas (Tried shell's new premium grade and it loved it for a while then started running like it does on low grade)
 
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 03:23 AM
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks, especially if the distributor uses vacuum advance?
When the last time you rebuilt your carb?
 
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