300 straight 6

Asked by Jul 20, 2017 at 08:18 PM about the 1980 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Have a 1980 f150 straight 6 4 speed 1
barrel carter carb truck will run if I keep
foot on gas but won't stay running if I let
off getting fuel to carb need help

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answered 9 months ago

I would look for vacuum leaks and try adjusting the idle. Your carburetor may be due for a rebuild.

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