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09-30-12, 11:07 PM

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wont idle

I can only stay in idle with my choke out other wise my car just stalls?

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09-30-12, 11:43 PM

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Maybe adjust the idle screw? Its above the A/F mixure screw a lil to the right. Turn it to the right to raise idle Or clean the carb and reset the floats

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10-01-12, 06:43 AM

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how do you refresh floats

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10-01-12, 07:44 PM

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Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check your vacuum hoses. Make sure none are disconnected. Check this large hose also if your car is an 81-85 12A.
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