Will not stay running

Tiny
ENRICQUE725
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  • 1982 LINCOLN MARK VI
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
The car has a little trouble starting and will only keep running if the gas pedal is pressed in otherwise it shuts off.
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 AT 10:17 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This is common when you have a vacuum leak or the throttle bore needs to be serviced. here are three guides to go over when fixing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 AT 10:22 AM

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