1974 Dodge Coronet Engine turns OFF

1974 DODGE CORONET
200,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORONET74
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Hi friends. I have a problem unique : it appeared suddenly . Last night , when i started my car , it was OK, but when i connected REVERSE , the engine started to fail and quickly turned OFF. The same happens when i connect DRIVE , but the case is worst when i connect REVERSE and try to accelerate ( the engine turns OFF ) . The engine has a NEW 4 barrel thermoquad , the engine is a 318 in good shape. The tranny is a Torqueflyte 8 .
In NEUTRAL the engine runs OK, but when i connect REVERSE or DRIVE , the engine dies.
What can cause this failure ? A friend mentioned me a vaccuum leakage as a probably cause of this malfunction. I´m noy sure .
Thanks in advance

Richard.
Feb 19, 2009 at 11:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks. Chances are they is one between the engine and the transmission.
Mar 6, 2009 at 12:58 PM
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