1982 dodge truck dying

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longrifle1757

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1982
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318
i am having some problems with my truck it starts fine as long as i pump the pedal a couple of times then start it and let it run but when i hit the pedal again to drop the rpm it sputters and dies i changed the fuel filter but still happens any help would be very nice thanks it has a 318 with a 727 trans
 

crazzywolfie

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are you sure your letting it sit long enough before you tap the gas? you may also want to check for vacuum leaks.
 

NYCruiser

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If I am understanding this right, the truck won't idle with the choke off? Idle circuit adjustment, carb rebuild, fuel pump, vac leak, tune up/timing. could be lots of stuff.
 
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