My 68 ended up being towed
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6th Gear
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My 68 ended up being towed
I have had my 68 for a week now. It is a 427/435. I was cruising at around 50 mph when I decided to push the accelerator to the floor. At that time the car made about 5 popping sounds, like it was back firing. I lost power and pulled over. I was able to restart the engine and it ran for about 30 seconds then died. I had to have it towed home. Does anybody have an idea what went wrong? The previous owner says the engine was overhauled. Thanks for your help in advance.
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From: Omaha Nebraska
This probably isn't the answer. But I had a 73 that when I just bought that happened to. It would do fine puttin around but the second I put my foot into it it would choke and die.
I looked at the fuel system... Filter was clogged with just rust and debris so I changed it. Helped out but once I put my foot into it, the car would clog still. Decided to check the tank. Looked in the tank and there was tons of rust that would feed itself into the lines and clock the whole sucker up.
Replaced the tank, and filter and cleaned out the line. It ran fine after that.....Except that it was a 1973 turd....
I looked at the fuel system... Filter was clogged with just rust and debris so I changed it. Helped out but once I put my foot into it, the car would clog still. Decided to check the tank. Looked in the tank and there was tons of rust that would feed itself into the lines and clock the whole sucker up.
Replaced the tank, and filter and cleaned out the line. It ran fine after that.....Except that it was a 1973 turd....
Thread Starter
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6
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This probably isn't the answer. But I had a 73 that when I just bought that happened to. It would do fine puttin around but the second I put my foot into it it would choke and die.
I looked at the fuel system... Filter was clogged with just rust and debris so I changed it. Helped out but once I put my foot into it, the car would clog still. Decided to check the tank. Looked in the tank and there was tons of rust that would feed itself into the lines and clock the whole sucker up.
Replaced the tank, and filter and cleaned out the line. It ran fine after that.....Except that it was a 1973 turd....
I looked at the fuel system... Filter was clogged with just rust and debris so I changed it. Helped out but once I put my foot into it, the car would clog still. Decided to check the tank. Looked in the tank and there was tons of rust that would feed itself into the lines and clock the whole sucker up.
Replaced the tank, and filter and cleaned out the line. It ran fine after that.....Except that it was a 1973 turd....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Savannah GA
Remove the fuel cap and shine a strong flashlight into the hole. The fluid in there should be largely clear... if it looks like metallic copper in there you have an issue. Next remove the inline fuel filter which should be somewhere after your fuel pump and drain it, then cut it in half with a saw. If it looks like metallic copper in there you have an issue. If either or both areas look rust loaded the answer is either thorough cleaning, or replacement. If the fuel filter isrust loaded I suggest someone disassemble the carbs at least far enough to see if the contamination got into the float bowls themselves.
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
The fuel pickup is stationary inside the bottom of tank so it shouldn't make a difference as to the fuel level. Although when you get to lower levels the fuel will slosh around more and could kick up more debris... If all your filters are in place and functional it's unlikely you did any damage to the carbs.
