In gear engine stall
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From: Medford, OR
In gear engine stall
I've got a 73' F-100 with a 302 2bbl swap. I just rebuilt this and have had carb problems...but I got to drive it around the block once since the rebuild. ANyway, I rebuilt the carb and slapped that back on, now it purrs. My problem is this, I put the truck in gear (automatic) and it dies. I can't put it in drive yet, as I don't want it to die while it rolls into the middle of the street (it's parked on a slight slope). Any ideas will help.
BTW, I've replaced the vacuum modulator on the transmission. Could it be vacuum or fluid?
BTW, I've replaced the vacuum modulator on the transmission. Could it be vacuum or fluid?
More Turbo
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Sounds to me like a possible vacuum leak. Check all the vacuum lines, and if all else fails, spray a little starter fluid around the base of the carb and vacuum fittings, and if the engine revs up, you found your problem.
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From: Clarksville,Tn
I had a similiar incident; with my engine after rebuild, (1976 302 installed in a 1965 F100). My problem was the coil. I fail to exchange it out from and unknown engine, that wasn't running when I bought it, and after rebuild, I thought it was needing a stall torque convertor, and all that was my problem was a weak old coil.
Just to add to your trouble shooting though.
Mitch
Just to add to your trouble shooting though.
Mitch
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Solved!
Well, I put it in first and gunned it, voila! It went well. Went around the block and then when I pulled back in my culdesac, I put it in reverse and it was fine. Who knows now what it may be...for now it alright though. Thanks again for all the help!
P.S. I will replace my coil as well...since I didn't the first time round.
P.S. I will replace my coil as well...since I didn't the first time round.
