Shuts off when transmission is shifted into gear?

1980 JEEP J10
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUCLEE
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The truck starts fine but put it in gear and it shuts off.
Jul 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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STRAILER
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This can be many different things, from a vacuum leak to a locked up torque converter, we will need more information to help you. Please go over this guide to help.

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

If you upload a short video of the engine when it stalls I can tell much better and guide to the problem without needless inspections/repairs.
Jul 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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