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1965 Ford Falcon acceleration hesitation

Tiny
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  • 1965 FORD FALCON
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 778 MILES
I have a 65 falcon w/87 mustang speed density fuel injection. i just put power brakes on this vehicle off a geo metro. the vehicle ran good before installing brakes..it now hesitates and falls on its face when i accelerate. i checked fuel pressure..40 lbs...i also put a cold air intake on it. engine is a 69 h.o. from 69 falcon..it has been bored out .060. i have a 65 mm throttle body.
any ideas
thanks


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Friday, November 5th, 2010 AT 6:18 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the engine vacuum readings yet?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 1:21 AM
Tiny
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No I have not but will get vacuum guae and check. I have doouble checked fuel pressure and at idle I is 40 lbs, but drops to 23 lbs when rpm's are raised
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