1984 Ford F-150 Truck is running lean

Tiny
AZRAELKING
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  • 1984 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,000 MILES
I have a 1984 ford f-150 with a 2 bbl motorcraft carb and my truck is running waaaaay lean can you tell me how to fix it?
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 6:24 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure, check the accelerator pump if its squirting fuel as you step the gas pedal or just pull the throttle back /try readjusting the air/fuel mixture screws and check ignition timing and look for vacuum leak
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 6:38 PM

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