1984 regal has idle issues

[jwea93]

so my 84 regal starts up just fine but it stalls out if you let it idle... i put on a new carb, new distributor cap, new ignition coil, new choke. what might make it not want to idle? is this a common problem for the V6 in this particular car?

 

[pontiacgp]

since the carb is new it probably needs an adjustment....other than that is your timing set properly?

 

[jmt455]

Vacuum leak will do that, also.
Good idea to check all vacuum hoses and connections.

 

[jwea93]

got it figured out! it was a bad base plate gasket. apparently even a small leak like that can make a motor run like crap. and since they dont make those gaskets anymore i just bought a sheet of gasket material and cut my own and its running smoother than ever

 

[jmt455]

Congrats!
Yes, they HATE vacuum leaks!