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1989 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Backfire, Carburetor.
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Asked on March 15, 2013

Ford F-150 Engine Problem

I installed a new 302 engine (bought from craigslist) it was already rebuilt with a flat tappet cam. I went with carburetor and installed a GM distributor. It ran sluggish so I thought it was the holley carb. I installed a new shelf elderbrock and it still run sluggish. It also backfires through carb. I do not know the timing for the engine and this is driving me nuts. any help????????????????????

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Replied on March 15, 2013

302 GM motor?? in a ford pick up???? nice

I am not a fan of holley carbs at all.

what did you set the timing to when you had it running???

flat tappet cam???? please explain....

Roy

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