1988 Chevy S-10 irratic idle and it stalls

1988 CHEVROLET S-10
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CMJ138
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its hard starting and once it starts it seems to run rich and stalls. it will only restart when you hold the gas pedal to the floor. irratic idle. it seems to have no vaccume line problems.
Nov 28, 2008 at 6:03 AM
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PEAR69
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Is it fuel injected or carburated?
Nov 28, 2008 at 11:26 AM
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CMJ138
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it is fuel injection
Nov 28, 2008 at 3:04 PM
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PEAR69
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It could be the fuel pressure regulator. Also check the throttle position sensor.
Dec 2, 2008 at 6:17 AM
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