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Submitted 265 days ago...

Theseus319

Theseus319

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My van will start but wont stay running

I have a 1989 gmc safari and i can start it but it will not stay running, i changed the coli, cap an rotor, an checked the fuel pump but all of that only stopped the check engine light from coming on and stopped the backfiring, but i still cannot get it to stay running please help me and tell me what is wrong.....

 
 
 
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Submitted 261 days ago...

Rick_

Rick_

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There are 3 things that make a motor run compression , gas and fire , i would try pouring a little gas in it while it is runing and see if that keeps it running a little longer , if so you know its not getting gas , carb could need a new float and needle valve and sit or a jet stopped up

 

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Submitted 135 days ago...

happy031400

happy031400

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Ceck your map sencer/ or the tpi or iac

 
 

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