some running problems
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some running problems
although I dont my pony anymore, a buddy and their family has one that needs some help. The father died a few years ago and I believe he was keeping the car up. My friend, one of the sons, asked me to come over and see if I can help get the car running properly again. Right now, all I know is that the car is an auto with a 289. The only problem I remember is that it basically stalls out if you hit the gas too hard. For cruising purposes it drives ok but too much throttle from a stop could result in stalling. I know there's a list of things that could be wrong but my first guess is that the car is not getting the needed fuel. I really have no idea what condition the cars in so I'm just gonna bring all my tools and do a quick check over the following:
Spark Plugs, Dizzy, Wires
Air Filter
Gas Filter
Fuel Lines
I guess I'll have to try to set the timing but unfortunatly I have no light so it will be kind of a find where the car runs well thing.
Anything else I need to look for? Thanks in advance guys.
Spark Plugs, Dizzy, Wires
Air Filter
Gas Filter
Fuel Lines
I guess I'll have to try to set the timing but unfortunatly I have no light so it will be kind of a find where the car runs well thing.
Anything else I need to look for? Thanks in advance guys.
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,188
From: AZ
RE: some running problems
ORIGINAL: BillyBobJoe
although I dont my pony anymore, a buddy and their family has one that needs some help. The father died a few years ago and I believe he was keeping the car up. My friend, one of the sons, asked me to come over and see if I can help get the car running properly again. Right now, all I know is that the car is an auto with a 289. The only problem I remember is that it basically stalls out if you hit the gas too hard. For cruising purposes it drives ok but too much throttle from a stop could result in stalling. I know there's a list of things that could be wrong but my first guess is that the car is not getting the needed fuel. I really have no idea what condition the cars in so I'm just gonna bring all my tools and do a quick check over the following:
Spark Plugs, Dizzy, Wires
Air Filter
Gas Filter
Fuel Lines
I guess I'll have to try to set the timing but unfortunatly I have no light so it will be kind of a find where the car runs well thing.
Anything else I need to look for? Thanks in advance guys.
although I dont my pony anymore, a buddy and their family has one that needs some help. The father died a few years ago and I believe he was keeping the car up. My friend, one of the sons, asked me to come over and see if I can help get the car running properly again. Right now, all I know is that the car is an auto with a 289. The only problem I remember is that it basically stalls out if you hit the gas too hard. For cruising purposes it drives ok but too much throttle from a stop could result in stalling. I know there's a list of things that could be wrong but my first guess is that the car is not getting the needed fuel. I really have no idea what condition the cars in so I'm just gonna bring all my tools and do a quick check over the following:
Spark Plugs, Dizzy, Wires
Air Filter
Gas Filter
Fuel Lines
I guess I'll have to try to set the timing but unfortunatly I have no light so it will be kind of a find where the car runs well thing.
Anything else I need to look for? Thanks in advance guys.
Find out if your secondaries are mechanical or vacuum. If they're vacuum replacing the lines would be a good start, then check to make sure you have the proper amount of suction for the lines (Psi). If they're mechanical make sure they're not stuck closed.
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