1985 Honda Accord will not idle

143,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACKOBFOUND
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i rebuilt the carb, and now it wont idle. it will start to idle but then it will all of a suden just drop in rpm's and die. i can keep it going by pumping the gas pedel, and putting it in nutral. i have gone to the salvage yard and replaced the idle seliniods and the idle vacume. but i dont know what i need to do to fix the problem. please help i dont have the money to get a mechanic.
May 18, 2008 at 10:24 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you check fuel pump pressure before you rebuild the carb and also the float level? Also could be coming from the emission control unit-Try readjusting the idle speed screw and check ignition timing-
May 18, 2008 at 10:34 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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do u have enogh fuel in the carb check float level


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May 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM
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