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surfdistortion
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:07 pm    Post subject: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration Reply with quote

Hi,
I own an 86 weekender with a 2.0 zetec bostig conversion. I am admittedly not as knowledgeable as I should be and would like some help troubleshooting.
I've owned the van for about 9 months, completely trouble free with regular maintenance.

Currently, the van is starting and idling normally, but stutters and dies when the throttle is engaged. Fuel filter has about 3000 miles since its been replaced, as well as the air filter.

Any help with narrowing down troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration Reply with quote

I'd gather all the info you can and open a ticket on the Bostig website.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:48 am    Post subject: Re: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration Reply with quote

X2 on that one. Lots of possibilities, but really the best person to diagnose the most accurately would be Bostig. It is likely something simple though.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration Reply with quote

Fuel filter might be clogged, press the throttle for more fuel and the engine dies.

Need more information to be more helpful. Do you have the SCT-3 for monitoring? Or the UltraGauge II?
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