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I’m new to working on vehicles. I got a 1983 Chevy K10. The vehicle starts fine but then has a hard time idling without stalling. If I sit and rev the engine for like 30 seconds it will then run fine. Any ideas on how to fix the trouble idling?
 
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If it runs better once warmed up, the choke may be inoperable.
 
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so does the electric choke maybe need replaced?
 
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Does sound like a choke issue. When completely cold does the choke plate close? That is the butterfly on front venturi. Butterfly should be just closed when cold and open slightly after starting.
 
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airjordanbl23 said:
I’m new to working on vehicles. I got a 1983 Chevy K10. The vehicle starts fine but then has a hard time idling without stalling. If I sit and rev the engine for like 30 seconds it will then run fine. Any ideas on how to fix the trouble idling?
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Are you also new to a carbureted vehicle that has a choke? You do know, you need to set the choke before starting the truck. Push the accelerator one time to the floor and release, then crank the engine.
 
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