engine losing power as I drive

1976 DODGE
49,000 MILES
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TRAVCOBOYS
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I have a 1976 Dodge Travco Motorhome with a 440 V8 engine and its losing power as I drive. If I remove the air intake and filter I get some power back but not enough to take it over 40 mph. Any suggestions
Jul 6, 2012 at 4:12 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the exhaust system for restriction could be the catalytic converter clogged-up =start here and let me know
Jul 6, 2012 at 4:18 AM
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