Starts but won't stay running

Tiny
TRENNA LINDA AVALOS
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  • 1988 FORD BRONCO
  • 5.8L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • 129,000 MILES
I acquired a Bronco from a friend it's been sitting for 15 years so naturally a few things need to be changed fuel filter fuel pump spark plugs wires but my thing is when I try to start it it won't start unless it's Prime from the throttle body soon as you put your foot on accelerator it bogs out
Friday, July 28th, 2017 AT 4:21 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the accelerator pump is not working in the carburetor. Remove the air filter and with the engine off use a flash light and open the throttle you should see two little streams of fuel going down into the carb. If not the carb needs to be rebuilt or get a rebuilt unit.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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