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1972 Ford Torino Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pump, Backfire.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 13, 2010

1972 Ford Torino backfires and loss of power

Engine Mechanical problem
1972 Ford Torino V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 39673 miles

i was drive normally at 50 then when i got to 55 it backfired twice then lossed all power then the power decreased til eventually it would only idle and died every time i hit the gas please help
Avatar Asked by grtbeast

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Replied on September 14, 2010

What type of ignition and fuel system do you have?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on September 20, 2010

single point fuel pump on the side of the engine

Tiny Response from grtbeast
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Replied on September 20, 2010

Check the fuel pump's pressure and vacuum, also the carb's accelerator pump,main metering and power valve circuits.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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