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Since: Aug 13, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:50 pm
Post subject: trouble with 1968 mustang
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Hello,
I just recently bought a 1968 mustang coupe with a straight six. When I
bought it, it had been sitting for about a year. After driving it for
about ten minutes it began to sputter like it wasn't getting enough
gas. It ran for about thirty minutes and then it died on me and I had
to tow it home. I checked all the fuel lines to make sure their weren't
any leaks, and I checked the fuel filter and it was relativly clean.
Now when I drive it, it runs fine up to about 40-45MPH, but then starts
to sputter once I hit 45-50MPH. Does anybody out there have any
suggestions. I am considering replacing the gas tank and the fuel
lines, but as they are all originals (as is almost everything on the
car) I'd rather not do this. I am also considering adding an inline
fuel filter. Is this a good idea? Thanks |
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Since: Jan 29, 2006
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:55 am
Post subject: Re: trouble with 1968 mustang [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Seybertron wrote:
> Does anybody out there have any
> suggestions. I am considering replacing the gas tank and the fuel
> lines, but as they are all originals (as is almost everything on the
> car) I'd rather not do this. I am also considering adding an inline
> fuel filter. Is this a good idea?
Yes, it's better to have a filter.
For you problem check fuel pump performance pressure and flow capacity.
Regards,
Ralf
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:41 pm
Post subject: Re: trouble with 1968 mustang [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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in line fuel filter, and rebuild the carb for a starter. if it still does it
after that, you will have to have the gas tank cleaned. also, has it had a
tune up recently?? it may be a bad condenser or a bad coil.
"Seybertron" <adam.seybert.RemoveThis@usma.edu> wrote in message
news:1155527428.603367.170100@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I just recently bought a 1968 mustang coupe with a straight six. When I
> bought it, it had been sitting for about a year. After driving it for
> about ten minutes it began to sputter like it wasn't getting enough
> gas. It ran for about thirty minutes and then it died on me and I had
> to tow it home. I checked all the fuel lines to make sure their weren't
> any leaks, and I checked the fuel filter and it was relativly clean.
> Now when I drive it, it runs fine up to about 40-45MPH, but then starts
> to sputter once I hit 45-50MPH. Does anybody out there have any
> suggestions. I am considering replacing the gas tank and the fuel
> lines, but as they are all originals (as is almost everything on the
> car) I'd rather not do this. I am also considering adding an inline
> fuel filter. Is this a good idea? Thanks
> >> Stay informed about: trouble with 1968 mustang |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:55 am
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:21 am
Post subject: Re: trouble with 1968 mustang [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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My car did this when I got it. It turned out to be a bad ballast resistor
for the coil. It should have been about 1.5 ohms but was closer to 12 ohms.
The plug wires were bad too. Check your plugs.
You didn't say if you are still using the gas that was in it when it was
sitting. If so, get rid of it before doing anything else.
"Tom" <tjctransport.TakeThisOut@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:2T7Eg.32$Ub7.21@newsfe10.lga...
> in line fuel filter, and rebuild the carb for a starter. if it still does
it
> after that, you will have to have the gas tank cleaned. also, has it had a
> tune up recently?? it may be a bad condenser or a bad coil.
> "Seybertron" <adam.seybert.TakeThisOut@usma.edu> wrote in message
> news:1155527428.603367.170100@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I just recently bought a 1968 mustang coupe with a straight six. When I
> > bought it, it had been sitting for about a year. After driving it for
> > about ten minutes it began to sputter like it wasn't getting enough
> > gas. It ran for about thirty minutes and then it died on me and I had
> > to tow it home. I checked all the fuel lines to make sure their weren't
> > any leaks, and I checked the fuel filter and it was relativly clean.
> > Now when I drive it, it runs fine up to about 40-45MPH, but then starts
> > to sputter once I hit 45-50MPH. Does anybody out there have any
> > suggestions. I am considering replacing the gas tank and the fuel
> > lines, but as they are all originals (as is almost everything on the
> > car) I'd rather not do this. I am also considering adding an inline
> > fuel filter. Is this a good idea? Thanks
> >
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: trouble with 1968 mustang |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:18 am
Post subject: Re: trouble with 1968 mustang [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I believe the only 1960s compact cars with overdrive are the Rambler
American and the Studebaker Lark. The big 3 cared less about gas mileage.
Ken D.
<midlant.RemoveThis@earthlink.net> wrote
> Also, did a Mustang ever come with a straight 6 and three speed stick
> with OD?
> That would be nice but I doubt that there is room for the OD box and
> still leave enough room for a decent length driveshaft.
>
> MidLant
> >> Stay informed about: trouble with 1968 mustang |
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