Fuel problem?

[donnyd]

Hi,

Im new here....my name is Don, I have a 1985 Mercury Cougar 3.8L V6 and Im having a problem with it...At the moment, my car keeps dying out...me and my dad are trying to guess what it is with no luck so far...every time I start it, it chuggs along like its about to staul or something, then it dies out...at the moment I cant even get it out of park without it dying, to keep it going I have to have the pedal on the floor. So anyways...I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what it would be.

Thanks in advance

[Mr T]

Probably a carb engine. May need a tuneup or a good cleanout.
Check the obvious first, Air filter, PCV valve, plugs/wires/cap/rotor, choke...

Will it idle or run at low speeds when it's warmed up?

IS your weather getting colder there? Did the problems start then?

[donnyd]

Hi thanks for your reply

In terms of a tune up I have already changed the air filter, pcv valve, cap/rotor, wire set a while ago...It has been getting a little colder, but it has been doing this for a while, just not as bad as it is now...I have yet to test it to see if its the fuel pump, im doing that tomorrow, hopefully I can find out soon