maverick stalls

FORD F-250
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SMHOTTIE161
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I have a 1974 ford maverick with a 250 straight 6cyc. Automatic. Lately I have noticed the car began to run rough, but now everytime I put my car into gear and press the gas the car stalls. However, i noticed that if i just let the car coast in drive with out pushing the gas eventually the car will finally stay running. Noticing that I had a fuel leak around the fuel pump I decided to change the pump however, this did not fix the problem. I also adjusted the timing, fuel mixture, idle speed, changed the oil, and replaced the fuel filter. This still did not fix the problem, so I checked for vacuum leaks. Again the problem still remains. If you have any sugestions they would be appreciated.
Sep 12, 2006 at 10:14 AM
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DTLCAST
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74 Mav...cool,2 or 4 door, 250...probably 4? Does it have ignition points or electronic ignition distributor? If it has points, change them & rotor, do the timing, and change the spark wires with the distributor cap. You may also want a new set of spark plugs. I would advice to go with a good set of wires & brass stems on the dist cap also. If electronic, inspect the dist cap for wear/pits, clean or replace with a brass stem dist cap & rotor, change the wires...run it...if it's not quite there, change the plugs as well. Good luck.
Sep 12, 2006 at 12:59 PM
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GUNER
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CHECK THAT SPARK PLUG CABLE TOUCHING ANYWHERE CHASSIS.
Sep 14, 2006 at 6:34 AM
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