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1980 Ford Fairmont 3.3L Stall, hard starting
Posted to Ford Driveability on 12/5/2000

Engine will start with difficulty and run at a very low idle, as soon as you try to open the throttle it will die. The compression is 110-150. Plugs are gapped at .040. I have tried a new Ignition Module, no difference. The pickup coil in the distributor seems...

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car Vehicle Data

1980 Ford Fairmont

VIN OK94B15306
Engine3.3 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / 1 barrel
Emissionshas been removed
SymptomsStall, Hard Starting
Misc.Not Sure How Many Times the Odometer Has Went Around
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car Vehicle Data

1980 Ford Fairmont

VIN OK94B15306
Engine3.3 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / 1 barrel
Emissionshas been removed
SymptomsStall, Hard Starting
Misc.Not Sure How Many Times the Odometer Has Went Around