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Engine shuts off when I let off the accelerator pedal

Tiny
WOODY9205
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  • 1984 BUICK SKYLARK
  • 2.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 72,500 MILES
Have several places that look like a vacuum line should go but there isn't. Car ran okay for a few weeks and now when it starts it won't stay running. The missing lines haven't been there since before it was mine. If I stay on the gas it runs but shuts off as soon as I let off pedal.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 AT 6:02 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you may have something stuck in the fuel system. 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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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 11:48 AM

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