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Engine hesitates when accelerating 140-160 1974

Get a new set of plugs. I've had many that look fine which turn out to be junk + misfiring under load is a sign of weak spark. (The more you increase the pressure in the cylinder buy loading it up, the harder the electrics have to work)


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New Engine hesitates when accelerating [140-160][1974]
posted by  someone claiming to be Kare L  on Sun Sep 18 20:33 CST 2011 >


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