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Will not idle no matter what!!!

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Old 05-19-2009, 11:58 PM
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Default Will not idle no matter what!!!

Well, i have a longer post that im in extreme need of help in,

I recently took off the top and front end of my 88 gt engine, replacing multiple gaskets upon it sitting for about 10 months. Upon putting it back together and having valve covers, throttle body and upper intake sandblasted ive discovered after starting it up it will not idle no matter what i do. i have to keep it gassed above 2000 in order to keep it going.

I have replaced the throttle pos. sensor (i dont know how to set voltage on).
Ive bought all new spark plugs (this was necessary no matter what)
I cleaned out my Idle air control.
there is 10 month old gas in it so i added 5 gallons and put gas cleaner in. (i may just dump all gas in it and try again.)
I replaced the fuel filter.

and now i am on the verge of testing its fuel pressure for slacking injectors or something.

i am also going to check the timing.

I dont think these things will help though... what do i dooo!!!

and im sorry for the long thread, just trying to specify!
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Old 05-20-2009, 12:07 AM
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First off check your timing. Be sure to pull the spout connector and all of that.

Read this
https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0-...50trippin.html
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Old 05-20-2009, 12:39 AM
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your iac may be stuck closed
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