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83 5.0 carb problems!? Gutless...  
noobiecapri
Mustang IIs Rock! | Posts: 1 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/29/08
05:37 PM

I have an 83 with a 5.0 and of course the 4bbl carb. When I got it I didnt know much about it. The problem is when I kick it down it doesnt seem to really want to GO. At about 4000 rpms it starts to die down and kind of bog down. What could this be? The 4 barrel isnt opening maybe? There are two vaccuum lines disconnected so....?? Any help would be cool.
Thanks  


 
Michael Johnson
Named my kid Carroll Shelby | Posts: 69 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 04/30/08
05:13 AM

I am not the smartest person when it comes to carbs, but if there are disconnected vacuum lines, and the carburetor features vacuum secondaries, you could be correct on your assumption. I would trace the disconnected vacuum lines first, and get them sorted. Once you know all vacuum lines are accounted for, then you'll have a more clear understanding of what may be wrong.  


Michael Johnson
Associate Editor
5.0 Mustang and Super Fords

 
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