wont rev above 1000 rpms

1984 VOLVO 240
250,000 MILES
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NICKLOPER
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it was running fine for a while then wont rev up. i put my foot on the gas and still wont rev up. turned it off for a while and back on then started running fine.
Jan 12, 2012 at 2:35 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check the catalytic converter and the exhaust system for restriction.
Jan 12, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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