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Subject:Re: Choked starting?
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:42:51 -0500

Turns out the hose from air filter to throttle body ?? Was off and once I
put it back on and sea foamed the linkage. All is ok.  Thanks for the
input.

Michael Sullivan 91 GL
On Mar 27, 2013 6:44 PM, "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:

> I know I haven't bugged ya'll on awhile but here goes.
> Was thinking of selling Gringo for reasons not to be disclosed.  Buyer
> drove it 30 miles...I drove it another 30 and then cleaned him out and left
> him at the buyer to take to mechanic. Van would not STAY started and I
> pulled the filter and gas flowing front to back ok.   Had to rev it to
> reverse and then died in drive.  Restarted and once moving...all is ok. Ok
> at stop light too.
> Advice needed.  Fuel filter seems ok...pump is running...gas is ok.  I
> think maybe timing is off. I also think Gringo does not want to be
> sold...spooky.
> Anyway I will start with that and rely on my friends to help me diagnose.
> Will prob not sell now. Voodoo and whatnot.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael Sullivan 91 GL
>