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1976 Ford Torino Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine performance, Hood.
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Asked on August 1, 2009

1976 Ford Torino Head Gasket?

Engine Performance problem
1976 Ford Torino V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 88,546 miles

Its been since Sep 08 that my car has been sitting in front of my house, i remember the last time i turned it on, it sounded like the engine was reving when i was warming the car up, it sounded like the car was on da 2nd gear warming up. When i drove it, the car would shake, when i'd be at a stoplight u can see the front of my car, my hood, shake from side to side, it kinda sounded like the mufflers was clogged in some way.
Avatar Asked by Damaja08

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Replied on August 1, 2009

Hi there,

This sounds as if it has a chronic miss fire, i would be having a major tune up first with all filters and a fuel system clean, also check for any set fault codes, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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