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RMODEL65

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my friend totaled his truck and has an 86 gt project that he now needs to drive. he started removing the engine for a rebuild but had to put it back together.now when he starts it it goes to 4500 rpm and just sits there.what could this be?i went out there for a few minutes to help but did nt have much time to help him!he removed the exhaust and upper intake and some electical fittings and the associated vacuum lines for the upper please he live to far away from work to walk!!!!
 
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Daggar

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Look for vac leaks, check TPS and IAC sensors.
 

RMODEL65

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any other ideas?
 

RMODEL65

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hepl please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
 

rd

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Check the TPS, as was said. This is the main thing that would cause this. Make sure the throttle linkage is correctly installed, etc.
 

HISSIN50

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Andy and RD hit the initial things that came to my mind too.

Good luck.
 

RMODEL65

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ended up being a blown intake gasket i guess it popped back thru the intake and took the new gasket with it thanks guys
 
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fiveohGT

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damn i would have said tps too
 
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