1969 Ford Mustang idle

Tiny
COLT1567
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  • 1969 FORD MUSTANG
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 32,500 MILES
My car will not idle very well. It goes very low and dies when you put it into gear. What could be tha problem?
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 8:09 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Try adjusting the A/F mixture screw and the curb idle screw

Close the a/f mix screw then back out 2 turns and adjust the idle speed to specs now start closing the a/f screw slowly till it starts missing then back out 1/4 turn adjust the idle speed again do this with the other a/f mix screw

Also might want to check the PCV valve and make sure no vacuum leaks
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 8:17 PM

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