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Why does my 1981 Ford F-150, with the 4

Tiny
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  • 1981 FORD F-150
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Why does my 1981 Ford F150, with the 4.9L inline 6, stall out when decelerating or coming to a stop?
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 AT 10:32 AM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure first. If carbed it may need an overhaul due to alcoholl in todays fuel
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
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You cant scan for a code in these old trucks
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Sunday, May 5th, 2013 AT 1:00 AM
Tiny
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Might want to pull your spark plugs and if they need replaced I would go ahead and get a new set of ignition wires along with a new coil and cap and rotor after I did this my half ton has been running fine
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Sunday, May 5th, 2013 AT 1:08 AM

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