I have an 86 caprice with the 305 and lately ive been having to kick the peddle to the floor for the choke to go off and for the car to idle normal. Any ideas?

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Asked by Harry Sep 04, 2012 at 12:43 AM about the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice

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Its old and the throttle body probably desperately needs cleaned start the car and spray some throttle body cleaner into the Carb. Throttle the engine up to about 1200rpms while doing this.

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