dies when u left off the gas

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12-30-2009, 03:49 PM

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dies when u left off the gas

ok so i got the drive the stang today runs pretty good but every time u left off the gas it dies just like u shut the key off but it will start right up

12-30-2009, 05:25 PM

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in this cold weather, did you adjust the choke on the carb???

12-30-2009, 05:28 PM

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dont have a choke it was at op temp if that means anything

12-30-2009, 05:38 PM

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when did all this occur??

12-30-2009, 06:23 PM

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this is the first time i have drove it so i guess today lol

12-30-2009, 08:21 PM

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so after the restart, will it stay running or does it start/stall/start/stall.

12-30-2009, 08:22 PM

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it will stay runnin untill u drive it and u let off the gas to brake or change gears

12-30-2009, 08:23 PM

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the car idles fine it only dose it when u drive it

12-30-2009, 08:31 PM

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OK so is there like a dash pot or something to adjust. Most carbs have something to stop the stall when it returns to idle. What's the base idle set at. Any vacuum leaks