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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Car: 2001 ram (prev 84 and 93 ta)
Engine: 360 (cold air, exhaust)
Transmission: plastic stock dodge....
Axle/Gears: ...havent looked that far....
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ok, i know my valve stems are completely shot, but im wondering.. why my car is so choppy at idol when i first start it up..
after a few min. it settles down and runs "normal" but why is this and if something is wrong whats wrong?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Have you checked your choke?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Car: 84 Z28
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Transmission: TH-350C
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Burning up all the oil that seeped into the jugs while it was sitting...
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