302 Carb Engine Dies When Put In Gear

Asked by Keith Sep 24, 2017 at 08:38 AM about the 1983 Ford F-150 XLT Standard Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1983 Ford F-150  with a 302
carbureted engine that I have been
restoring for the last 2 years. I finally got
tires the tag and insurance and was ready
to hit the road or so I thought.  When I start
the truck it will idle perfectly in park or
nuetral put as soon as I put it in gear it
dies. Any ideas??

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