Hard to start once it starts and put into gear it dies

Hey Chadpetet,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak or a tear in the air intake boot, here are couple of guides you can look at that will help you find out what the problem is.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken