Not idling

1982 CHEVROLET 2500
162,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My c 20 will not idle by itself. I've replaced plug and wires.
Feb 7, 2019 at 6:25 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like a vacuum leak, how does it run under power? Here is a guide to help us get started:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Feb 8, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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