1977 Ford Bronco extremely rough idle. Smoother at higher R

Tiny
KROWENS76
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  • 1977 FORD BRONCO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 177,000 MILES
Extremely rough idle. Smoother at higher RPM.I checked all vacum lines and don't see any leaks/cracks etc. Tried to listen while running but it shakes so hard that everything on my truch rattles. When I drive it, it smoothes out but not completely. Seems as though it misses a little. When I come to a stop sign or put it in park to idle it shakes so bad my vision goes blurry. This just happened all the sudden when I stated it up 2 days ago! Engine recently rebuilt about 7,000 mi ago and carburetor rebuilt 6 mo. Ago. All new plugs, wires, cap and rotor 6 mo. Ago as well. Getting very frustrated trying to figure this out. Any help?
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 AT 11:30 AM

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Tiny
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Hi krowens76 and welcome to 2carpros

Check the choke plate is it fully opening when engine comes up to normal temp, Inspect and test the PCV and EGR valves-also check the fuel pressure. Make sure there's no loose sparkplug wires.

Might wanna check the air/fuel mix adjustment and curb idle
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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My EGR valve doesn't have any vacum lines coming of the back of it and it never has since I have owned the truck. Should there be one hooked up to this. If so where would the other end go? Also, should I get a new EGR valve to see if that fixes the extremely rough idle problem?

Thanks
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 AT 3:39 PM

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