Q: i have a 1985 chevy 350 motor that starts an runs great as soon as you put it in gear it will die. I also noticed that when its in

asked by on August 08, 2017

it purs like a kitten at idel then you put it in gear it dies also noticed that rpms drop when you put your foot on brake pedal
My car has an automatic transmission.

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