Have an 87 Ford f250 with a 460 engine and carburetor I can get it to run for about a mile then it gets sluggish and I have to let it sit for about 30 seconds before it will run properly again

Asked by Jboihayward Jun 13, 2015 at 10:52 AM about the 1987 Ford F-250 XL Standard Cab 4WD LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It will only run for about a mile before
I have to pull over sniff let it sit do it
will run properly

3 Answers

Rebuild the carburetor. Get a kit for about $ 150.00. Do it at your kitchen table and mark all parts.

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