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Old 11-11-2017, 03:38 AM
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Hello. Everytime i start my 81 corvette, it will only stays running while im stepping on the gas pedal and dies down couple seconds after i let go. Its has a Holley carb.
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Originally Posted by SY81VETTE
Hello. Everytime i start my 81 corvette, it will only stays running while im stepping on the gas pedal and dies down couple seconds after i let go. Its has a Holley carb.

Does your Holley have an electric choke? If so I suggest you tighten the choke housing a couple of notches and see if that helps.



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