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1976 murcury couger 302 /v8


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drew's76couger
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Aug 28, 2012, 6:40 AM

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my car dies when put in drive or reverse. i've tried to check my carberater to see if it was being choked out--i've checked my spark plugs and wires but will start fine. it runs very smoothe in park or in neutral. what can couse this problem?
Drew


Discretesignals
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Aug 28, 2012, 1:08 PM

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Re: 1976 murcury couger 302 /v8 Sign In

What is the curb idle speed?





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drew's76couger
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Aug 28, 2012, 8:09 PM

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it idles at 12 to 15 rpm.
Drew


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Aug 29, 2012, 4:50 AM

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That sure is one slow idling engine. You might want to get a tach/dwell gauge or a digital timing light and verify that.





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