1972 Ford Torino backfires and loss of power

1972 FORD TORINO
39,673 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GRTBEAST
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i was drive normally at 50 then when i got to 55 it backfired twice then lossed all power then the power decreased til eventually it would only idle and died every time i hit the gas please help
Sep 13, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What type of ignition and fuel system do you have?
Sep 13, 2010 at 6:33 PM
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GRTBEAST
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single point fuel pump on the side of the engine
Sep 20, 2010 at 10:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pump's pressure and vacuum, also the carb's accelerator pump,main metering and power valve circuits.
Sep 20, 2010 at 11:06 AM
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