Wide open as in wide open throttle?? You mean the engine is racing? Something is wrong with the throttle controls, or the throttle valve in the carburetor may be sticking open. Look down the carb throat. At its base will be the throttle valves-"butterfly" valves just like the choke valve on top of carb. The throttle valve should be closed at rest, or at idle, or when gas pedal is not moved. Rotate the throttle lever on the carburetor by hand (when gas pedal is pressed down, the throttle is rotated). The throttle valve at the bottom of the carb should open and close with the throttle lever.
If the valve is sticking, spray some carburetor cleaner down it, and spray the outside clean, too. Work the throttle back and forth to make sure it is free to move.
For a high idle, have the carburetor adjusted. Timing should be checked, too-that can cause a high idle, but wouldn't cause it to go wide open.
Let us know what you find. Good luck.
SOURCE: Mitsubishi 2.6 L engine only runs on 2 of 4 cylinders
check your valve lash and compression.You can get a cheap compression tester at auto zone.Any thing under 100 psi or a difference of over 30 psi between two cylinders suggests worn parts or improper valve lash.
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Has to be something to do with the carb, don't have a fix for ya tho. I would have to go with a new carb just to eliminate that as the culprit. Could something have fell down the carb causing it to stick? And it don't do this when cold? wow what a tricky problem.
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