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Big down at higher rpm’s

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I was driving home today and my 79 mustang was really bogging down whenever I hit higher rpm’s or went to a higher speed.
Is this carb issue or plugs and wires?
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Yes.
Wait, that was a multiple choice question
I'd start with checking the float level, vacuum secondary? Check the vacuum line to the secondary actuator, vacuum advance can effect higher RPMs too
 
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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done
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Check your fuel filter and your fuel pump...
 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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Pull codes….wait, no…ha ha ha ha!!! I’m terrible with carbs but at least you don’t have all the wiring to deal with.
 

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Alky in the fuel sticks the needles in the needle and seats
Install / use steel (alcohol) needles in the Holley and road test it again
 
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Thank you for these tips
I’ll give it a whirl and get back to everyone
 
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