Air flow though carburetor

100 MILES • 3.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM STERLING2
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Engine idling putting on air cleaner cover engine shuts off.
May 18, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2carPros.

Is the air inlet vent on the air filter housing open or blocked?

Let me know.

Joe
May 18, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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JIM STERLING2
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Open air filter on top of carburetor (single barrel , Rochester carburetor) putting cap on carburetor stalls engine.
May 19, 2019 at 1:43 AM
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JIM STERLING2
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With the air - gas mixture screw where do you start or with the first setting of the screw how many turns out ?
May 19, 2019 at 1:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

When I first start, I take the adjusters all the way in and then back out 1.5 turns.

May 19, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

When I first start, I take the adjusters all the way in and then back out 1.5 turns.

Joe
May 19, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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JIM STERLING2
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I will try again !!!
May 21, 2019 at 12:42 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure nothing is blocking the air intake tube and nothing is hitting the choke causing it to close. I realize you most likely already did, but though I would add that in case.
May 21, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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