1967 Ford Ranchero stalls when medium to hard braking

Tiny
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This the second time i will be asking the same question. 1967 ford ranchero, 289 cu. in., C-4 auto trans and power brakes-factory disc in front drums in the rear. I asked this question of the pros but I got a very general answer which does not help. The tune up is good, vacuum advance: works properly, fuel filter is clean, breaker points have been replaced and work perfectly, no severe vacuum leaks. every suggestion the Pros made has been checked with no problems indicated. The Problem: The car stalls under medium to hard braking and also when at a stand still, in gear, I goose the car letting on the accellerator immediately, the car stalls. I have owned thios car for 18 years and this issue has been a problem all those years. I am not ASE certified but I do know this car quite well.
I remember something about a devise that was located on the throttle linkage and it's purpose was to counter-act this very problem. I hope one of you, "been around for ever", car guys have some serious answers. Thanks for your time, Rif-Raf


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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 8:13 AM

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Tiny
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Hi rancherorifraf, welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Sounds like you are talking about the dashpot its purpose is to slow the closing of the throttle plate. Its a canister looking with a plunger this is where you adjust the final curb idle speed.

Autolte carb
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 8:38 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will bet that's it. Now would you know where I can get one. The has been changed to a Holly 4V and I believe it is a 850cfm but I don't remember the model #. Thanks again, great answer and I received it within minutes. Rif-Raf
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 8:45 AM
Tiny
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Are we talking about 2bbl carb I believe back then they come with autolite 2100 and 2150-As for finding a dashpot I'm terribly sorry I don't know where to start-best shot is goggle it, I'm right smack in the middle of the pacific ocean close to the international dateline don't have contact back there. Sorry this the best I could do for you.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 8:58 AM

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