Why won't my tracer stay running

1993 MERCURY TRACER
160,000 MILES
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LGUZMAN06
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I have changed the plugs, cap and rotar and wires, along with a new fuel filter. Car runs for a while like for a couple miles and then it quits again. Acts like it runs out of fuel. Runs perfect and then all of a sudden runs rough and dies. Then later it will run again.
Mar 17, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check fuel pump pressure. Check for vacuum leaks
Mar 17, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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LGUZMAN06
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That's what we were wondering. HOw do we check fuel pressure without buying a new pump in case that's not it.
Mar 17, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you go to our homepage under the DIY page, there are directions and a video to help you do it.
Mar 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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LGUZMAN06
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Thanks
Mar 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help. NOTE: If you don't have a schrader valve, you need to tie in at the fuel pump.
Mar 17, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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