1979 International Scout loss of ppower

1979 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT
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KIRKBAR
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Engine Performance problem
1979 International Scout V8 All Wheel Drive 100000 miles

loss of power only when put in gear? timing,plugs,cap,rotor, coil, carburator. all correct?
Oct 5, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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if everything is ok like carb and ignition, then make sure your filters aren't plugged, like fuel and air. then put a vacuum gauge on the intake and if your vacuum is 15" or below at idle check for a plugged exaust. it may have jumped time at the timing chain as well due to your mileage...
Oct 24, 2010 at 2:59 PM