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Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Sara Horlick, Mar 21, 2002.

  1. Sara Horlick

    Sara Horlick Member

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    previously had a 74 4dr with a 302, now I own a 74 2-dr with a 250 engine
    I just got my maverick last week, so please forgive me if i bombard the board with questions.

    A few days ago, a few of you helped me out with the universal joint.

    and now, this may be obvious to all ya'll but help me out.

    In the morning I warm my car up for awhile. Anyhow, when I first drive it, if I don't give it enough has when it's idling in drive it'll stall/shut off. I have an automatic trans.

    Anyhow, if I do accelerate enough, it's fine. The car doesn't accelearte well when I accelerate slowly, (but only when I first drive it). is this normal? Any suggestions?

    I'm sure I'll have new (maybe dumb to you) questions by tomorrow. I just love my mav, and I want to learn a lot about it.

    thanks!!

    Sara
     
  2. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Sara; could be that the idle is too low, or the choke is not working properly. Check those out. Also, could be a bad accelerator pump. Check them out in that order, from easiest to more difficult to fix. Good luck,

    Earl
     
  3. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    earl hit that right on the head. You'll learn just how fun carburators can be.
     
  4. Will

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    are you letting it warm up in the morning? it really helps...i know
     

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