Vehicle Stalls at slow down

Is the smoke black? Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Is the choke sticking?

The EGR can cause issues. Let me know what you find.

Does the popping noise come from the intake area or the exhaust? As far as anything you could have done, there really isn't anything.

The air / fuel ratio is adjustable. The screws (if I remember correctly) will be on the bottom front of the carb. I have attached a picture of a carb. Let me know if it is the same as the one on your vehicle.

One concern is this. At the bottom of the carb is the throttle shaft. Years and miles can cause them to wear and allow vacuum leaks. I'm starting to question that.

Take a look and let me know.

When you cause the spark to arc to the plug, it creates a hotter spark at the plug. That is why it did that. If it is fouling plugs, either the air fuel mixture is wrong or you have a float that is allowing too much fuel into the carb or the needle and seat are not shuting the fuel supply off fully. It souldn't be dumping that much fuel. Pamla, make sure the choke isn't closing. If you look at the picture I sent, it is at the top of the carb, a metal flap that opens and closes. It should be closed when the engine is cold and the outside temps are cold. Once the vehicle warms up, that should be open.

Let me know.
Joe

What you described is normal. From the picture I see what is called a vacuum pull off. It's job is to open the choke a little at a time as the vehicle runs. As far as the air fuel issue, there has to be an adjustment. I just spent 30 minutes trying to find them and can't. However, have to tell you, everything I looked up pointed to three areas to check, the PCV, fuel sensor, and the EVAP canister. I was, after 30 minutes, able to find the air fuel mixture. It is covered by a cap that needs drilled out. I have attached a picture of it for you to see. It may require that you remove the carb to access it. One other thing of concern is the gasket you used. You mentioned that you couldn't find the OEM gasket so you used something different. Are you certain it sealed?

The vehicle looks new. If you were near PA I would buy it from you (if it's 4wd). I'm sick of getting stuck on my driveway (lol). It's 700' long and up hill. However, I never seem to have trouble going down it. But, usually I'm spinning in circles by the end.

Let me know if you can check the things I mentioned.

Joe
PS: I hope you had a good Christmas!

First, I'm sorry to hear about your husband. You look very young in the picture, so he too must have been young.

As far as Florida, don't tempt me. I'm near Pittsburgh and hate this time of the year. All I do is plow my driveway. I live on a hill surrounded by mountains, but the snow loves to drift here. I HATE IT! Plus, at 45, I'm getting tired of the cold weather and cleaning a 700 foot driveway. Plus there is way too much grass to cut.

In addition to being ASE certified and running a shop for my friend on weekends and nights, I am a school teacher. I teach 12th grade and love it! My days of working full time as a tech passed 15 years ago, but I keep up to date with new technology and like I said I still work in a shop every week. It keeps me going. However, I was offered a full time teaching job 30 miles from VA beach. I almost took it, but had just finished building my home and wasn't ready to move. At some point, I plan to move south, and if you're still around, I will take you up on that boat ride (if I can still walk)lol.

As far as the oil, change it again. Chances are it is dirty because fuel was getting into it from running too rich and the misfire. If it is overfull, that tells me you have fuel mixed with it, so I hate to say it, but change it again.

Pamla, it has been a pleasure talking with you and I hope I helped in some way. Thanks for using 2carpros. Com, have a great New Years, and make sure to get top dollar for the vehicle. It looks new. And maybe, someday I'll be in Florida and have the chance to meet you. Until then, take care and let me know if you ever have questions in the future.

Joe