Engine shuts off when I let off the accelerator pedal

1984 BUICK SKYLARK
72,500 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOODY9205
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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.
May 6, 2019 at 11:02 PM
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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.
May 8, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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