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Lack of power on 94 rv with 460 engine

I just replace the fuel pump and fuel filter 650 miles ago and is doing the same lack of power ..it works ok in idle but trying to go up hill or a little faster it won't work I check the fuel pressure and is 32 psi

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I'm not familiar with the vehicle (I write from the UK..) but yes sir, I would agree with you that it does sound like hot engine/fuel issues. Or maybe a 'cold start' injector, assuming it is a petrol engine.

I also agree that you don't throw money at it.

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