1986 Ford E-Series Van Diagnosis???

1986 FORD E-SERIES VAN
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WHATSUPCHUCKE250
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Engine Performance problem
1986 Ford E-Series Van Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have an E250 5.8L 8 cyl 351 Cleveland with a Holley 4 barrell Carb...I can get it to idle well but once I put it in gear I have problems...no acceleration. It wont get out of its own way. I can eventually get up to speed but it almost seems to either not be getting enough gas or to much??? While in park or nuetral I can rev her up fine...there is some initial hesitation but sounds fine...Help!
Jan 15, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok I need to know what engine you have and what ignition system you have running. The last year of the cleveland was in 76 and they were never put in a van or truck. If it is a 351 or 5.8 ltr windsor then that makes sense. Get back to me and we will go from there.
Jan 16, 2009 at 2:48 AM
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WHATSUPCHUCKE250
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I believe its a 351
Jan 17, 2009 at 1:45 AM
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RACEFAN966
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I need to know which one is in it is it the small block windsor 351w or did some one put in a 351c? Can you send me a pic of the engine if you are not sure and I will tell you so I can be of help. See it changes which ingintion system might be in it.
Jan 19, 2009 at 2:13 AM
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