Help, please. Kapow... now won't run... Options

[Cuda911]

Hey guys,

Assistance requested please:

I drove the car fine this morning. This afternoon when I started it, there was a loud "bang" almost like a backfire sound, then the motor died and wouldn't restart.

Upon inspection I found that the hose from the oil filler (see attached pic) had completely popped off, on both sides.

I reattached it and added some hose clamps. Now the car starts, but idles VERY roughly and when I press the gas the revs don't increase at all.. the car just stalls.

So, what should I be looking for here?

1974 1.8, FI.

Thanks!

[Cuda911]

Will do, thanks, Dave.

Air flow meter damage does sound likely. I tried starting it again later in the day and it started right up. But the idle kept jumping all over the place... running rich, then lean then rich, then lean...

I found the following on AutoAtlanta's site:

"The 1.8 air flow meter often fails when a cold engine lean backfires, warping the sensor flap. this warped flap sticks in the bore causing a rich mixture and an idle that goes away as the engine warms. replacement is the only solution, however it is important to cure the lean running engine that initially caused the problem, change the gas flooded oil and never again depress the accelerator pedal when starting a cold engine."

Hmm..... If I don't depress the accelerator pedal to the floor when starting, not a chance it will start.

Here's a pretty darn basic question for you guys.... How do you start your car? Press the pedal to the floor and turn key? Press pedal part way? Don't press at all?