81 351 spits and sputters but...
81 ford platform for my Shasta Motorhome. I am having problems driving. Starts up find, Will idle for hours if you let it (shop says). But after driving it 2-5 it spits and sputters like there is no gas. I can cut the engine off wait about 1 min and start it back up then go 2-5 miles again (sometimes more). And mine will do it when it is cold as well, Cold or warm start it seems to do the same. As for a fuel system it has a large alumium cell (has been in place for years). Line goes right to the machanical fuel pump and right to the carb. Ive seen this same issue posted about a fuel injected engine, but not a carb. Shop found nothing wrong with it sitting in the shop, but said if they drive it and get stuck Im paying the tow bill. I drove it this weekend and found that I can get it to the speed limit of 45-55 and a few miles later when it spits and sputters I shut off the engine and coast. By the time Im down to 30MPH I fire it back up and Its running great for how ever many miles it wants. This seems to work better then pulling over and waiting. I know its not the safest.
