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    84 150 wont idle

    I have a 84 150 that runs and idles ok until you pull it all the way back to get it in gear then it dies will start right back up.Ser#06607632 thanks for the help

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    sure sounds like over rich fuel problem or linkage adjustment, check out v6 forum one down dont forget ser number
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    Good idea to start with a Sync-n-Link procedure, checking all settings per the Service Manual.

    I'll move the thread to the 2.0/2.4/2.5 Forum for you.


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    i know comp.test are to be done on warmed up engine but i ran this one cold and all cylinders were 90lb this looks low to me could this be the problem?

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    Doubtful... very hard to get decent compression on those earlier models when the engine wasn't warmed up.


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