Sputtering and spitting from the engine

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Asked by Sthomas15300 Oct 18, 2016 at 12:11 PM about the 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Standard Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So my truck has been sputtering and
loseing power when I hit about 3000 rpm
you can hear it in the exost cutting in and
out it has also started back firing on me I
also only get about 5-7 miles to the gallon
and I don't see how that's possible it's a
little 302 5.0 just needing suggestions and
help thanks

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Sthomas15300 answered 8 years ago

Cut the catalytic converter off did plugs wires distributer cap and router I even replaced the egr valve

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