Will not stay running

1982 LINCOLN MARK VI
75,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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ENRICQUE725
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The car has a little trouble starting and will only keep running if the gas pedal is pressed in otherwise it shuts off.
May 22, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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STRAILER
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This is common when you have a vacuum leak or the throttle bore needs to be serviced. here are three guides to go over when fixing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and report back.
May 23, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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