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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 12/19/2009


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hi kevin i bought this car i am having a small problem with the car not idling it runs good when driving but will not idle.it looks like something from the manifold to the carb is missing.A small tube with threaded ends if thats the problem were could i get that part and what is it called thank you

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What you describe sounds like the choke heat tube. Its job is to provide heated air to the automatic choke coil which allows the choke to open as the engine warms up.
When the vehicle is cold, remove the air cleaner and step on the accelerator pedal once. The choke valve should close almost completely. As the engine warms up, the valve should slowly open. Also, if the engine idles poorly when the engine is at opearating temperature, the idle mixture screw might have to be adjusted.

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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