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Sorry guys have not pulled codes yet the check engine light doesn't appear to be working and I'll do it when I get the tools/time. Anyhow, full tune up just now done, all filters, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, oil..etc etc. It's an 89 f150 with AT and a 5.0L. It's hard to start, takes a few seconds...and when it starts it revs up, then down, way down, this is where it dies. Sometimes it will go down then come back up, then back down again and die. It drives pretty well and once you get it started for 10-15 seconds it idles perfectly, but warm or cold, it always does this at startup. Any ideas where to look?
 
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