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66GT hesitates when accelerating & shakes above 55-60?????

  • Thread starter Thread starter Spicoly
  • Start date Start date Jul 22, 2005

Spicoly

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  • Jul 22, 2005
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Afternoon Everyone,

I have a 66GT that when I punch it off the line it seems to bottom out and then slowly works it way back. Also when I get past 55-60 mph the car seems to stutter. I still have the stock condensor and points and will probably move to the Pertronix or Crane Cam electric points to see if that helps. Also I have recently replaced the vacuum advance because that was a suggestion from a friend. I am willing to try just about anything.

Your advice is appreciated !!!!

Stefan
 

rbohm

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the first problem sounds like a bad accelerator pump. the second problem does sound ignition related, like the points are bad.
 
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