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Old Feb 5, 2002 | 09:06 AM
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Old Feb 6, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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My 79 Ford F150 has a 351M and its running ruff, Its hard to start when its cold. and doesnt seem to have the power that is did before. Put still runs. I changed the plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Any tips?
 
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Sounds like an vacuum problem.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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1)Spark Plug wires installed wrong
2)Seized vacuum advance
3)Fuel related
4)Distributor wearing out(shaft turns out of round)
5)Pick-up module in Dist.
6)Accelerator pump is adjusted wrong.

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