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1983 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L Surge, Stall
Posted to Ford Driveability on 10/15/2003 24 Replies

I HATE Carburetors! This T-Bird idles good and doesn't run too bad under heavy acceleration, but during light to normal acceleration it surges and bucks. It will do it in the shop just by putting it in gear and doing a slight brake stand. If you spray down the...

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car Vehicle Data

1983 Ford Thunderbird

VIN 1FABP4632D
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / 2 BBL Non-feedback
EmissionsFed.
SymptomsSurge, Stall
OccursUnder Load, on Accel
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car Vehicle Data

1983 Ford Thunderbird

VIN 1FABP4632D
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / 2 BBL Non-feedback
EmissionsFed.
SymptomsSurge, Stall
OccursUnder Load, on Accel