Starts and idles fine with choke on, cuts out when accelerator is pressed or choke is release

1975 FORD TRANSIT
52,000 MILES
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ENVEY87
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not a gear head so I don't really know where to start, told it could be carburettor, I've fully charged battery and started to clean parts but just don't know where to start
Mar 31, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes, it is a carb issue. it most likely is leaking internally. replace or overhaul will be the answer.

Roy
Mar 31, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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