Car starts but and runs descent but once I let my foot off the gas it dies

1968 PLYMOUTH VALIANT
16,000 MILES
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JOSHUAMATTHEW40
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Doesn't even try to idle should I replace the distributor??

Just successfully replaced the timing chain thinking that this was the problem..still does the same thing.

As I was adjusting the distributer position I see sparks at the adjustment bolt.

Also the oil is now 'milky' so I am about to replace the head gasket as I am fairly sure it hasn't been replaced for years after steady operation of the engine.

When it starts and I stay on the gas it runs descent but does have a miss
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds more of a carb issue than anything. it needs to be checked, especially the idle circuit.

Roy
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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