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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 01:52 AM
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78 I6 problems

Hey fellas, I have a 78 f100 with a 300 I6 and if I let it idle for a while, like at a stop light, it starts to die on me sometimes. It doesn't all the time though. Anyone have any advice? It is all stock, carb and everything. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 06:50 AM
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I'm thinking the egr needs cleaning (if a 78 has one), or fuel filter getting dirty, or plug wires, dist cap, rotor, plugs have seen better days.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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it does have an egr, and the rotor and distibutor cap are new and plugs are good, but the wires could be another story, I think they are actually the original 1978 equipment. Thanks for the info. It is much appreciated.
 
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