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I have a 1981 ford granda will start but i have to keep my foot on the gas or it will die what should i do?

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If the car sat for 3or more months the gas may have left residue in the carb plugging the idle jets.It will probly run as long as the rpm is kept high enough to stay off the idle circut. the carb must be disassembled and cleaned.I'd also change the fuel filter.

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