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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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running rough when not accelerating
when i am driving down the road then let off the gas and coast at about 40 mph and below the truck runs real rough..jerking and everything .....the carb was rebuilt last year and i just put new points and a condenser in it about a week ago..it is a 74 f250 300 six 4 speed 4x4....
 
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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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running rough when not accelerating
im having that same problem a little myself
sorry i dont have ananswer for ya
 
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running rough when not accelerating
I'd begin by looking for vacuum leaks, like a hose that's come loose or been burned through...
 
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