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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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1979 ford truck surging problems
i need help i dont understand why my truck surges driving down the road at 50mph when i have a full tank?


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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Anything from a clogged fuel filter to an improperly tuned carb to a vacuum leak.
 
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