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1985 f150 4x4 300 4.9 inline 6 won't run properly

Old Sep 14, 2021 | 03:18 PM
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Default 1985 f150 4x4 300 4.9 inline 6 won't run properly

So, when I try to accelerate my truck Bogs down and either dies or nearly dies. However it idles okay. I've replaced the cap and rotor, just pulled the distributor to check if the roll pin was sheared, got new sparkplugs and wires, a new carb and a new fuel pump. I just can't figure out what is wrong other than maybe mouse damage as I see some of the wires have been chewed. Any advice would help.
 
Old Sep 14, 2021 | 03:54 PM
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You might want to spray around the intake manifold mountings for intake leaks.

What about the ign coil?
 
Old Sep 14, 2021 | 04:07 PM
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I have yet to replace the coil, thanks for the advice. I'll for sure check the intake
 
Old Sep 20, 2021 | 07:17 AM
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Loosen the exhaust pipe and see if it runs better, you may have a plugged exhaust system.
 
Old Sep 28, 2021 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by amesgang
Loosen the exhaust pipe and see if it runs better, you may have a plugged exhaust system.
Much easier to diagnose an exhaust restriction with a vacuum gauge.
 
Old Sep 28, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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Raski offered a good suggestion.
What you are looking for with a vacuum gauge,
Connected to intake manifold, note vac reading at idle, then raise RPM up to around 2500 RPM.
IF vacuum reading starts going down and continues to go down , exhaust syst is restricted.
 
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