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Subject:Re: Choked starting?
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:45:03 -0500

Btw...hose clamp seems useless due to cramped bend that u have to make in
the big hose from the air filter to the throttle body.

Michael Sullivan 91 GL
On Mar 28, 2013 11:42 AM, "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
>