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Engine stalls when transmission is shifted into gear?

Tiny
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  • 1992 CHEVROLET VAN
  • 4.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Acts like it's cold natured. It runs great as long as idling as soon as I put in gear it starts stalling. Running sluggish.
Friday, September 23rd, 2022 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

There is a chance the fuel pressure is low. Have you checked pressure? If not, that should be done.

Here is a link that explains how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Also, follow the directions in the following link to see if there are any diagnostic trouble codes stored that may point us in the right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Let me know what you find. Additionally, let me know if this only happens when the engine is cold.

Take care,

Joe
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Friday, September 23rd, 2022 AT 10:10 PM
Tiny
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Doesn't matter how long it's been running it does the same. I bought it recently and don't know much work has been done.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2022 AT 10:40 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

It could be a few things. Start by checking to see if there are codes stored that may point us in the right direction. It is likely something simple.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe
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Friday, September 23rd, 2022 AT 11:13 PM

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