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1983 Ford Mustang GLX 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality
Posted to Ford Driveability on 1/8/1998

Greetings Techs, Mystery here that should be obvious on such a simple setup. #1,2 & 3 cylinders very low power contribution. Power balance basically does nothing. Timing chain slop only 8-10 degrees. Acts just like an engine with vacuum leaks or an imbalance...

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car Vehicle Data

1983 Ford Mustang GLX

VIN 1FABP2736D
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / CARB
EmissionsFederal
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality
OccursAlways, Idle
Misc.Carb Non Eec
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1983 Ford Mustang GLX

VIN 1FABP2736D
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / CARB
EmissionsFederal
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality
OccursAlways, Idle
Misc.Carb Non Eec