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Engine misses or hesitates during acceleration

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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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I have a 1966 T-bird. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt, and now the engine seems to be missing or hesitating during acceleration. I am trying to figure out the most common cause to look at as a starting point. The repair manual says: Spark plugs, distributor, coil, carberator, ignition system, fuel filter and a few other things as possible causes. Can anyone steer me in a good direction to begin? I would appreciate any help in this matter.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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A tune-up can't hurt and may fix problem. Suspect cap or wires, but would change points too.
 
Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Unplug your MAF and start the car......................does it run better? My 93' Vicki had an MAF problem did much the same as you describe. Get an MAF if that works.
 
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