engine sputtering

1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
141,000 MILES
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THOMAS8899
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my 92 continental runs but sputters, it cant pull hills but on a straight stretch it does fine. i have replaced the fuel pump the igniton switch and the egr as well as did a full tune up. Anyone have any ideas anything would be helpful. Thank you for your time
Sep 25, 2011 at 1:06 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check for vacuum leaks. Verify ignition timing. Did you replace the filter along with the fuel pump? Check catalytic converter back-pressure.
Sep 25, 2011 at 1:27 AM
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THOMAS8899
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i did replace the filter along with the pump. i have not had a chance to check the timing but i did check for vacumm leaks and there is none.
Sep 25, 2011 at 1:35 AM
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When checking the timing, make sure you check the advance, also.
Sep 25, 2011 at 3:13 AM
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