310 Datsun 1980

1980 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
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THETWYSTED1
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When the car is not in gear, the engine's RPM drops to around 250 or promptly stalls out. I have replaced the Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Distributor Cap, and Spark Plug Wires. The car starts up just fine, it's staying started that is hard. Once I have started the car I have to keep my foot on the accelerator or the car will stall out. The conclusion my friends and I have come up with is the throttle is not working properly, however we are not mechanics so I came here for a second opinion.
Jan 7, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the ignition timing and adjust the air/fuel mixture screw and the curb idle speed-start here
Jan 7, 2011 at 9:04 PM
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THETWYSTED1
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Should I take it to a mechanic to do that stuff? Or can i check that on my own? If so where can i find those on a 310 Datsun?
Jan 8, 2011 at 6:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Bring it in to the pros
Jan 8, 2011 at 7:10 AM