Car is surging slightly at low speeds

1996 FORD E-SERIES VAN
18,700 MILES
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CURT BUSH
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Occasionally acts as if out of time; coughs. When idling in gear going down the street, surges.

5.8 liter / automatic
E-250; heavy duty suspension and drive train
New repairs to date:
Radiator and heater core
New plugs, wires, dist. cap and rotor
Replace fuel filter and air filter
Replaced both exhaust manifolds due to cracking
Have not checked coil strength or fuel pump pressure
Apr 25, 2012 at 12:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges
Apr 25, 2012 at 12:48 AM
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