The wagon has a 267 v8 stock. Within the past year, the car has had new plugs, wires, and distributor. Two days ago, I filled it up with premium (usually do once a month), and gave it a car wash. It ran well all the way home after the fill up and wash, but the next morning would not idle when kicked down from high idle, eventually It smoothed out and I drove it all day and it ran ok, I thought maybe some water got into the distributor, and it just needed to dry out. Well, the next morning, it behaved the same way. It would idle real low and sputter to a stop. It would crank for a while before restarting. 7/10 times it will not start, idle or drive normally. I can keep it running by feathering the gas.
I thought I would start by replacing the fuel filter, but the smaller fitting is stuck in it very tight. I tried some penetrating oil, but it still wouldn't undo. I stopped for today as I was starting to round the nut out.
I didn't notice any severe vacuum leaks, most of the vacuum hoses are newer. Also, when looking into the carburetor and revving the engine, I can see that the accelerator pump is squirting sufficient fuel.
The car always had a very small surge at idle. Sometimes on the first start of the day it would act like it was going to stall out when I hit the gas but that went away as it warmed up.
What should I check as to the sudden problems? I am somewhat novice to this so please explain in detail.
I thought I would start by replacing the fuel filter, but the smaller fitting is stuck in it very tight. I tried some penetrating oil, but it still wouldn't undo. I stopped for today as I was starting to round the nut out.
I didn't notice any severe vacuum leaks, most of the vacuum hoses are newer. Also, when looking into the carburetor and revving the engine, I can see that the accelerator pump is squirting sufficient fuel.
The car always had a very small surge at idle. Sometimes on the first start of the day it would act like it was going to stall out when I hit the gas but that went away as it warmed up.
What should I check as to the sudden problems? I am somewhat novice to this so please explain in detail.
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