1985 Chevy Truck

Tiny
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  • 1985 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
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  • 112,000 MILES
Engine starts but when I put it in drive the engine shuts off, what is wrong?
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 AT 10:00 PM

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Tiny
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Welcome to the forum. Is it carbed? Maybe you need a carb kit and idle adjustment? There isn't much load on the engine in park, there is in drive. Check compression. How long since a tune-up?
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Friday, November 20th, 2009 AT 2:40 PM

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