[Shotimes] 93 MTX - No start

[Timothy L. Sorrells]

Ok, just got done driving the 35 miles from work to my home town.  I went
into the license for about an hour, came out and my car would not start.
All dash lights were on, and no signs prior of anything else going on,
running pretty good actually on the way home. 

 

I tried to jump start it, nothing, took the battery to Auto Zone, tested
Good.  Solenoid clicks when turning the key.  We tried to bang the starter
still would not start. So we are guessing the starter is the problem. 

 

Now, the real question. Being a manual trans, we push start it, got it
running, however now it will not hold idle.  Car will stay running as long
as I'm in the gas, revving to 1000 or so keeps it going, but getting of the
gas it will die.  Anyone know what could be the problem? We are pretty sure
the starter is failed, I'm taking it off tomorrow and having it tested.
Would the two issues be related? If so, how could a failed starter keep it
from holding idle? 

 

Any help is appreciated!!! TIA

 

Tim Sorrells

93 MTX - 189,000 miles