car dies (won't idle when comes to a stop

DDMorgan · Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 24

I though I saw this answer here but I will post or repost it. My car regularly dies whenever I come to a stop. I need to get it to Spokane (25 minutes away) but would like to resolve this before having to try to make it into town. I am getting good at holding the brake and giving it gas at the same time! I adjusted the idle a little but it still has the problem everytime. What causes this? Is it an easy fix? Even temporarily? If it is easy, anyone near Cheney willing to help?
Thanks.

Troy Hobbs · Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 766

Could be a minor tuning issue, or more than likely a heat riser issue (plugged or missing parts)

Sam Cates · Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 51 Location: Spokane

What kind of car are we talking?

DDMorgan · Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 24

Asesapie · Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 224 Location: Spokane

What about the idle jet it could be plugged. A friend also once had his electric fuel solenoid stop working and the car wouldn't idle once it came off choke.

Sam Cates · Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 51 Location: Spokane

A thorough carb cleaning should do the trick. If you are careful and depending on which carb you have, you may be able to reuse the gaskets until you have a chance to get a new set. I know they aren't always readily available and may take a few days to arrive if they are ordered.

A can of carb cleaner, a few hand tools, and a gasket set is all you should need.

When I started driving my '66 Bug, the fuel tank was so rotten and rusted, even after I cleaned it, I would get crud in my lines every time I fueled up. Went through 7 filters before I decided to get a cleanable glass filter. Even now I get a little in there. some of the smaller stuff would make it past the filter and get into the bowl, then into the jets. Had to pull the carb apart roadside numerous times.

DDMorgan · Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 24

Thanks for the advise but I am not a car repair person. Mechanics is beyond me. I decided I am going to try to get it into Spokane and put it in the shop at Hook's and have him go through it all. The reason I parked it in the first place 10 years ago is because of the constant problems with the mechanics. I will find someone to follow me in and hope for the best. Then maybe you will see me zipping around town.
Thanks!