Oh yes, most definitely a clogged cat. Its tendency is to run slower and
slower as it gets hotter. Starts fine but as it warms up, the cat closes on
the exhaust.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Wyse
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 9:53 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Running Problem
I've seen similar conditions a couple of times from a severly clogged cat as
well..
Aaron Wyse
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Barnes" <rascal@scrtc.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 5:34 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Running Problem
>
> Well a lean condition would certainly act like a clogged gas sock or
failed
> fuel pump. Turn the key to start without turning it all the way to start
> and see if you hear the fuel pump coming on for a few seconds.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jamie Calder
> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:29 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Running Problem
>
>
> While I was driving normally the truck decided to bog down on me. The
> fastest I could go was about 30 MPH for a couple minuets, slowed down to
20
> MPH after another 2 minuets and finally cut off completely and I coasted
> into my driveway (talk about great timing). If I tried giving it more gas
> to go faster it would try to die. It kind of acted like a badly clogged
> fuel filter. Before this was happening I was driving around with the
Engine
> light on. I can't remember the exact code ('96 OBDII) and now it's not
> there but it had something to do with a lean condition. Is that usually
O2
> sensor related? Could a completely failed sensor cause it to act like
this?
>
> I had to move it this morning to get ol reliable (much more fun) blue out
> (Mr. June DML Calendar) and it revved up fine but I didn't have time to
take
> it for a drive...
> Any ideas?
> Thanks,
> James
>
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