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Car dies at high rpms

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stangdesign

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I've got an 87 302 motor in my 66 with a holley 650 carb that's got it's stock jets in it. When I'm in 3rd gear and at around 3500 rpms, the car will start to die and stall unless I get off the gas. The car has been getting real hot, and I over heated 2 times. I have a new thermostat to put in, but I'm not sure that's the issue. Also, when I get on the gas from a stand still, I can't spin the wheels. However, I can spin them when it switches into 2nd and even 3rd sometimes. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
 
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D.Hearne

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You may need more fuel supply. Or your timing may advanced too far. What does the fuel system consist of ? Is there a filter in the system? What is the timing set at ? What ignition system ? The problem can be either fuel or ignition here.
 

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it sounds like you are running out of fuel in third gear. if you are still running the stock 5/16" fuel line, that is going to be your problem. you should be running 3/8" line from tank to carb, including the pick up in the tank.
 

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Just a thought, Adjust your float bowl fuel level, they are too low and you are running out of Fuel.
 
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