starting problem

[hgreeniii]

here is the problem im having now. just bought the 97 buu
didnt start when i got it
now i can get it to start but only if i hold the throttle body wide open from under the hood. it dosent rev real high (probably a rev limiter)
and it i let the lever go the car dies. if i let the lever down slowit will try to shut off. some times it will shut off with the body open

i think it could be dumping to much fuel, if so what could it be??
if not that what could it be??

engine 3.1 (3100)ohv

[bearcatdon]

Is it getting lots of air? Try to run it without the air filter. When was the last time the fuel filter was changed? A clogged filter may reduce the flow of fuel at idle. Verify that all vacuum hoses are in good shape and have no leaks.

[ronschevy]

Quick question, When I fuel up and attempt to start the car it stalls and I have to give it some gas and slowly try to put it gear, it jumps. Is my fuel pump going out? or Could it be the injectors(fuel)?

[johnholl]

Originally Posted by ronschevy

Quick question, When I fuel up and attempt to start the car it stalls and I have to give it some gas and slowly try to put it gear, it jumps. Is my fuel pump going out? or Could it be the injectors(fuel)?

Are there any MIL codes..stored or otherwise?