1973 Ford F-100 Dies when I put in Reverse or Drive

GRUNERJUSTIN

MEMBER
1973 FORD F-100
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
48,000 MILES

My truck, which I recently got running, is having an issue with staying running when I shift it into gear. The truck will idle, all day if I wanted to. I have all new plugs, wires distributor, alternator, battery, fuel tank, fuel sending unit etc etc etc

the truck will fire up every time, and run all day but why will it not run when in reverse or drive? I can give it gas and then it will back up/forward but its a rough shift and I don't want to keep doing it as it will eventually damage my transmission. I was thinking a vacuum line but am unsure?

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CJ MEDEVAC

MECHANIC
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See My Profile, Imma Jeep Guy

I was roaming around and saw you---I know its 18 days late, I am a Member like you!---No pay either, but I may can still help, if you need it.

I'm Gonna throw you 2 linksRead The 1st oneRead the 2nd page of the other.

These are Jeep CJs----Procedures are the same----Carbs different

If you can put up with my Boring---Out of sequence answers

I THINK YOUR CARB IS THE PROBLEM---Try to adjust it, like I describe.

https://www.2carpros.com/forum/1988-jeep-wrangler-engine-issues-when-braking-vt505041.html?highlight=

https://www.2carpros.com/forum/1985-jeep-cj7-stalls-when-hot-vt452051.html?highlight=

Return and let me know how it goes

The Medic