when chock is closed
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From: cali
Car: 1988 Pontiac formula Firebird
Engine: 5.0 h.o.
Transmission: 5 Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.55 10 bolt
when chock is closed
the car idles really high like 3 grand from sum reson. then went i hold it open and start it it idls fine. could a spring broken or the idle screw is to lose or to tight i really need to know or should i just get a stock carb of another camaro. 
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
The car should be on a fast idle while the choke is closed. See if you can find directions for setting the fast idle speed.
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From: cali
Car: 1988 Pontiac formula Firebird
Engine: 5.0 h.o.
Transmission: 5 Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.55 10 bolt
i let it idle for like that trying to turn it down but it wont. is was fine a couple days ago could the carb be going bad?
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