Not idling

Tiny
RVANMETE
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  • 1982 CHEVROLET 2500
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,000 MILES
My c 20 will not idle by itself. I've replaced plug and wires.
Thursday, February 7th, 2019 AT 6:25 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like a vacuum leak, how does it run under power? Here is a guide to help us get started:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, February 8th, 2019 AT 1:07 PM

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