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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Help I have a motocrap 2bbl on my 73 f-100 all stock 390 when I drop it into gear she wants to sputter and stall without warning at idle runs great but put a load on and forget it what is wrong with this thing?
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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You have a lean condition most likely. Look for a bad vacuum line. If none, try backing out the mixture screws a little to see if it improves.
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Checked for vacuum issue already found none all new lines, adjusted carb definitely not a rich/ lean condition. It only happens when I put it into gear at idle when moving runs like a top could this be a timing issue? I am almost at my wits end.
 
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Old May 10, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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Yaaa for me I fixed the blasted thing timing was way off and points were fried.
 
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Old May 10, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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That'll do it. Glad you figured it out.
 
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