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    1979 250 I6 Running Rough

    Update: New spark plugs (same brand and type). Replaced two vacuum lines. Replaced the cracked PCV grommet on the valve cover. She starts right up and purrs. The timing and/or the carb still needs some adjustment, but it no longer diesels after shutdown. A friend has a timing light and we will...
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    1979 250 I6 Running Rough

    Update: So, according to the vacuum hose schematics, the engine is the 912F2 Fed. Light Duty. I have diagram, but it is difficult for me to decipher where what goes. Easy: Canister, Carb, Air Cleaner, PCV, EGR valve, Distributor, Difficult: VAC BRK TVS, TVS, Delay Valve, Manifold Vac Source...
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    1979 250 I6 Running Rough

    Hello, I read rrent’s thread on the backfire issue. My ‘79 250 I6 starts easily, but runs rough until it is warm, and seems to lack the power it should have. When shifting, I am hearing popping (but not a true back-fire). Upon shut-off, it “diesels” a bit (engine chugging while the key is...

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