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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 8/19/2009


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Recently my 66 Marlin(287) has started to stall when I come to a stop.  It usually cranks up again but if I don't keep my foot on the brake as I apply the gas it will stall again.  I notice it has an inline wix 33033 fuel filter as well as the original carter fuel pump.  I did have the fuel filler tube replaced last season due to a leak but it appears to be vented properly. When it isn't stalling it runs and idles really nice. Any thoughts? Thanks

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It does sound like a carburetor problem, the idle circuit to be exact. That is the part of the carburetor that is operating when the engine comes down to idle speed. It could be something as simple as the idle mixture needing adjustment, or something as involved as overhauling it.
Find a good carbuertor mechanic and have it checked out.

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Kevin Pilotte

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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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