Classic/Antique Car Repair/fuel pump???

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Expert: - 4/27/2008


Question
I have replaced the plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, etc... But my 1966 250 IL6 still stutters and stlls at speeds greter than 50 MPH. Runs great otherwise.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, Rick

Answer
The list of "could be's" is a long one. Trash in the fuel tank plugging the inlet filter, bad ignition coil, bad fuel pump, worn fuel pump push rod, carburetor float level low, weak valve springs floating the valves, kink in tail pipe, and more. Now it is a job of testing and inspecting.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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