Engine starts then stalls

Tiny
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I have a 1976 280z that I'm Having Problems With. I Replaced Thee Gas Lines. Drained the gas. New Fuel Pump. But whenever I Start The Car It Cuts On but stumbles Then Cuts off could Some tell Me what the problem could be?

What could it be? Pleasee answer
Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 4:04 AM

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Tiny
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But Whenever.? Give me more to work with and be specific to rhe problem
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 5:55 AM
Tiny
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Sorry but I start it up it stumbles & cuts off but it starts right up
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 7:03 AM
Tiny
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Does the engine remain running with foot on gas pedal?

Have you checked the auto choke and idle adjustment?
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 7:26 AM
Tiny
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Yes it does no I have not where would I look to check these things?
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 7:31 AM
Tiny
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You have a fault with the idle control and this being a very old vehicle, our database does not have any information on it so I am not able to provide any diagrams.

The idle controls are at the carburettors and if the problem started suddenly, you could have a fault with the fuel cut solenoid on the carburettor.

If vehicle had been left idle for extended periods, the carburrettor could have clogged up internally and you would need to have it serviced.

Check the idle adjustment screw as well.
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 7:51 AM
Tiny
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Ok thank you for all your help. If I have anymore problem I will be coming back thank you.
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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1976's dont have carburrettors tho. What could it be now?
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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No carburettors? What do you have then?
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 7:49 PM
Tiny
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Fuel Injected
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 8:01 PM
Tiny
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For fuel injected models, get the throttle body and IAC cleaned and retest.

Check the MAF as well.
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 8:11 PM
Tiny
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How may I go about doing this?
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 10:31 PM
Tiny
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Remove the air intake hose. Look into the throttle barrel, if it is dirty, get a can of carb cleaner and a used toothbrush. Spray carb cleaner into the barrel and allow to soak for a about 10 seconds. Use the toothbrush to brush the interior clean and keep spraying if necessary. You would need to flip the throttle plate fully open while doing this and after the work, the ening emight take a much longer time to crank.

As to the IAAC, you would need to remove it to clean the internal passages with carb cleaner.

Information for this vehicle is not found in our database so I am not able to provide diagrams. If you are not sure, snap a few pictures of the intake manifold from a few angles and I will see if I can point out the components to you.
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Monday, March 12th, 2012 AT 12:33 PM

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