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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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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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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 Aug 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 Aug 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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try the mixture screws
 
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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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