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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 12:04 PM
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65 Coupe 6 cylinder (200) running woes:

My 65 mustang 6 wants to start and sometimes does but will not keep running, sputters then quits. Was running well until a few weeks ago.
I have repaired or replaced the following:
Replaced the Fuel Pump, New points, Dist cap, Plug wires, Spark plugs
Rebuilt carburetor this past weekend

I will be resetting the timing, and looking to change points to electronic ignition or installing a new distributor....looking for a recommendation on this.

I don't think it's bad gas. Have been running regular non ethanol fuel. Looking to drain tank next and blowing out the lines. Fuel tank is relatively new, 8 yrs old.

This seems to be a common problem from what I have read, just can't figure it out.

Thx in advance for any help.
Old Jul 12, 2016 | 04:12 PM
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Have you changed the fuel filter as well?
Old Jul 12, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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Have you done any troubleshooting? Do you know if the compression and vacuum are OK? Have you checked the spark and the fuel? Have you checked the timing with a timing light?
Old Jul 12, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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Will be checking the timing this evening. Have not checked compression...thx
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