1986 Honda CRX fuel problem

1986 HONDA CRX
35,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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POOLPLAYERPRO3
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i have 86 civic crx, it has a new engine but will only run if i hold my hand over the back barrel on the carburetor. the moment i remove my hand it shuts off. what is going on with it? if i spray carburetor cleaner around the bottom of the carb it revs up do i need a new carb or mounting gasket? or do i just need to junk the engine?
Sep 26, 2010 at 4:19 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi poolplayerpro3,

You have vacuum leakages at bottom of carb. Remove the carb and check the gaskets. Replace if necessary.
Sep 27, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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