Bogs down on accelerating

184,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK ASHLEY
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No power at acceleration, seems like not getting fuel, replaced pump and filter, MAF sensor.
Jul 1, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter. To confirm lets run down these two guides and report back:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.

Jul 2, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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