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Old 08-30-2005, 07:25 AM
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352 idling problem

My Truck Will Not Idle At Times.sometimes It Runs And Will Idle Just Fine.then It Will Take Anotion Not To.i Have Adjusted Idle Screw .the Truck Runs Fine Otherwise.any Suggestions?
 
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Old 08-30-2005, 11:47 AM
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Have you changed the PCV valve? They can do some strange stuff. Have you changed the fuel filters? When it won't idle, does it run ok at other than idle?
 
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Old 08-31-2005, 09:59 AM
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the truck runs fine even when not idling.but occasionally it will not idle
 
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Old 08-31-2005, 05:11 PM
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Maybe some bad gasoline??? Maybe a random vacuum leak??? Maybe a dirty carburator???
 
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Old 08-31-2005, 05:17 PM
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try the mixture screws
 
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Old 08-31-2005, 05:56 PM
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I would suspect dirt in the carb at this point too. Check the air cleaner also, dirty filters do strange thinks.
 
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I Changed The Pcv Valve And Rubber Grommet.it Was Running And Idling Fine Yesterday.maybe This Has Solved The Problem.thanks For The Tips.
 
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