Today we took the Mustang for a drive, all went great for about 20 miles. My wife wanted to stop at a store for a few minutes, and when we started the car it drove fine out of the parking lot, but died when we went to take off. My first thought was vapor lock, but I don't believe that to be the case now. I let the car cool off for several hours but it is still the same.
Now it will start and idle, but dies when it gets any throttle. It idles like it is starving for fuel, and will die after about 20 seconds.
I have checked the following...
Pulled and cleaned the distributor cap and rotor. (DSII, Motorcraft box)
Fuel filter is good
Choke is open.
Fuel pump is good.
I am getting a squirt of gas when the throttle is pressed.
I pulled the top of the carburetor (Autolite 1100) the bowl is about 1/2 full of clean fuel with the float out, I'd guess about 3/4 full with the top on. These are a guess, and I will pull the top again if I need better measurements.
Any input on what else to check would be greatly appreciated.
Now it will start and idle, but dies when it gets any throttle. It idles like it is starving for fuel, and will die after about 20 seconds.
I have checked the following...
Pulled and cleaned the distributor cap and rotor. (DSII, Motorcraft box)
Fuel filter is good
Choke is open.
Fuel pump is good.
I am getting a squirt of gas when the throttle is pressed.
I pulled the top of the carburetor (Autolite 1100) the bowl is about 1/2 full of clean fuel with the float out, I'd guess about 3/4 full with the top on. These are a guess, and I will pull the top again if I need better measurements.
Any input on what else to check would be greatly appreciated.