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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    update on the truck. The shop (Sam's) worked to track down vacuum leaks first. They did find that the EGR valve, on the top of the intake by the carb, was leaking at the gasket on a two sides. I guess when I took it off I damaged the gasket. even with all the vacuum lines plugged and leaks...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Thanks. I did not get one of these. It is ordered now.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    I did get a new carb as a precaution. an eldelbrock 1406. I got one from amazon incase wanted to return it. Ill see what the guys at the shop have to say once they take a look at the truck.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    I called Sam's they seemed to understand the issue and age of the technology. Once I dropped it off I was encouraged by them having an old 70s GTO on the rack.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    @SirRobyn0 I think that you said that the decel valve should be on the front of the carb. I dont see one. you commented on a pic already that neither did you. I believe the EGR valve is the one on intake manifold passenger side. I did remove it to get the valve cover off. it was put back on...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    I have tried to adjust the screws as was instructed. the problem is that it still wont stay idling enough for me to do anything. I replace the cap and rotor. that needed to be done. so that is new cap/rotor, plugs, and wires. I ran a compression check . 175psi on all 8 cylinders...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    thanks @scrap--metal and @Bextreme04 i will investigate and take pics.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Here is a video of the truck the next day. Cold start. I has a high cold idle then just drops out and dies. not idling unless I baby it a bit.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Update on the truck. I added new plugs (delco) and wires. seemed to run a bit better but would still not stay running. since many said to check the vacuum connections for the misfire I went over them again. I replaced the dist vac line, old and nasty. I got to thinking it has to be a big...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Thanks for all that have been offering help. I know with you come here for free and offer your time, info, and advice those that make a bonehead choice or two. I sprayed around the vacuum ports again. no change in RPM. I double checked that all ports on the manifold and carb were either...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    A couple of videos. 1. Cold start. actually ran well for 1m 30 secs. (very surprising) 2. Typical run. Starts fine. dies if the throttle not used. 3. Starts fine. dies if the throttle not used.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    So electrical tape. I have looked at this. the plug has the locking tab broken. so I guess he taped it. it is due for new tape or a fix. second yellow is the temp sensor that goes in the air filter housing. It is sitting there so that I can have all the hoses connected and air filter...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    @SirRobyn0 I dont see that decel valve. there is a valve on the backside of the carb by the dist. it is hooked up to a vacuum on the back of the carb. this was never disconnected. I added some pics of what the current state looks like. Still need to check for leaks.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    i have hooked up most of the items. I dont have the air pump or decel valve connected (cant find them) Still having the idle issue. I have backed off the choke idle screw and the idle screw. I had turned them in before. I have adjusted the idle screw one turn at a time. still wont...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    thanks @SirRobyn0 i will work on hooking this all back up on the weekend.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    more pics
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Thanks all for the responses. im a simple man. air, fuel, spark. all you need right? hehe. ok here are some picks of what I removed. the Dist Adv was originally hookup up to a vacuum that is temp controlled. it now goes to a vacuum directly on the manifold.
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Thanks for any help here. I looked through past threads and didnt find what I needed. Situation 85 k1500 with 305. Runs like a champ. stock setup. My 15yr old daughter just bought this. It is covered in oil. We start replacing the valve cover gaskets. I get to looking at all the smog...

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