Yes, most likely it is a fuel starvation problem, which could be a blocked
fuel pickup, blocked fuel line from the tank, blocked fuel filter, or a
failed fuel pump.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Lee <exner60@xxxxxxx>
doesn't have
> any power on hills. Actually, the speed drops dramatically from 35 - 45
to
> about 10 MPH before the car stalls. Prior to stalling, if I back off of
the
> accelerator and then give the car some gas, it reacts a little bit by
> gaining some speed before cutting out again.
>
> My brother tested the valves for compression. No problem there (120). He
> also replaced the plugs. Could it be the fuel pump? On level road, the
car
> maintains 45 - 55 without skipping or stalling.
>
> Thanks.