72 ranchero cant keep it running need heip sloving problem, new fuel pump ,filter ,rebuilt carb ,new points plugs ect . whole nine yards!

Asked by Guru9LN54 Jun 27, 2017 at 08:15 PM about the 1972 Ford Ranchero

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i get no response from engine when i push gas pedal dies.

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Check for vacuum leaks, set the timing and do a compression test.

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keepitrunning answered 7 years ago

Check for back pressure from the exhaust. Kids used to jam a potato up the tail pipe, the car wouldn't run. Maybe a collapsed muffler or pipe. Gary

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