2.0L ('83-'88) Idles fine, stalls as soon as I step on gas. In neutral or first gear

[Derekzee]

The clutch seems to be on its way out, had issues with it before parking it for the winter. I have rebuilt the 1bbl carb and replaced the purge canister valve (old one would click sporadically when engine got to full operating temperature) the new valve does the same thing though. The carb has a known vacuum leak at the throttle shaft.

 

[franklin2]

Assuming the problem you want to fix is the stalling, take the breather off, engine off, and take a flashlight and look down the carb throat. While doing that, take your other hand and move the throttle open. As soon as you move the throttle, you should see a strong stream of gas shoot into the carb throat. No hesitation, no puny dribble. If you see no stream of gas, or it is weak, I suspect you have lost a check ball or check pintle when you rebuilt the carb. Easy to do. Best thing to do when rebuilding a carb is to get a old metal cookie sheet and do the rebuild inside that, to catch any small parts.