2.3 wont idle,have to keep it above 1700...


COPPERHEAD85

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cranks right up....revs to 1500 + ...comes down and stalls out..cranks right back up..........same thing.........
have to brake tqe. it at a stop light to keep it from stalling out...
88 2.3 auto 2 wheel drive

thanks for any help.........dont want to throw $$ at this thing...only have $380 in the whole truck..........lol
 
Could pssibly be your idle air control motor, take it of and inspect/clean it. If worse comes to worse just adjust the idle set screw.
 
If the engine makes power then, yes, the IAC is a good first look. If not, then check the ignition timing and timing belt.
 

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