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Where would we all be without Ross to unravel these things for us? Thanks Ross, I was about to run 'cross town and look at my friend's 54 Cavalier to clarify the position of the idle speed screw, you've saved me the trip.

Ok, idle is running good and steady, I'll post a video to show you. Here the latest. The car has a rebuilt tranny and engine, I didn't do it but owner I bought it from. I haven't moved the car in about 4 months. So after it had been running about 3-4 minutes I tried to put it in gear and take for a short drive. In other words I can't get it out of park into gear! It won't budge, I tried fairly hard. Last time I drove it this was not a problem at all. What could be the problem? I have agreed to sell this patrician to a man in Pa. And I obviously can't even get it out of the storage facility like this. Also, when I apply the brake the engine stumbles and will quit if I don't give it some gas.

Your help is greatly appreciated.