my car will start and after about 5 seconds it will just die.
the only time it will stay on is if i keep my foot on the gas.
and if i take my foot off the gas when im stopped at a red light or putting it in reverse, etc it will die.

do i need to change the throttle cable, does it have to do with my throttle at all?
any advice would help at all.
thank you

 

We need the engine, carburetor and transmission types and when did this start?
Jim

 

67 mustang
engine - 71 302 2bbl
automatic
the car hasnt been started in over a yr
i just started it up yesterday

 

You probably have a carburetor that's plugged up with old gas. Get a couple of spray cans of Berryman's B-12carburetor cleaner, remove the carburetor and spray away. Clean the outside and spray some B-12 into to fuel inlet with the carb up side down then remove the top carefully and spray some more inside. Let the spray sit, it will loosen up the gunk. Be careful, it tastes like crap. Finally, spray some into the jets with the plastic extension. That may do it.
Jim

 

replace any fuel filters as well and check the fuel lines. Also replace the points on the distributer if you still have em.

 

Drain that old gas and replace with a fresh tank full.