Chet,
Sorry I wasnt following the thread earlier. It sounds to me (in my
remote location) like you collapsed your catalytic converter/ muffler,
or typically both internally. This doesnt throw codes on Non-ODBII
systems (at least thats what Ive seen) the Truck will start and idle
fine but have no power at all and will die if you try to push it! I
guess the dealer will determine whats really up...
Bruce K Bridges
-----Original Message-----
From: Chet [mailto:n3bk@scientist.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 9:20 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Fuel pressure?
Mike...
I gave up yesterday. Dropping it off at the dealer tomorrow. Fuel
pressure I found to be good, the computer checks fine etc... maybe the
o2 sensor but not sure. I cant afford to just start replacing stuff.
Truck runs real bad. wont pull any hills, I mean literally. I was stuck
the other day trying to get up a steep hill, let the clutch out and just
wouldnt take any fuel, choked out and stalled. It doesnt want to start
either, if I crank the key it wont happen, BUT if I just bump the key
for a second and get the crank to turn once it will fire up and idle???
confusing problem... Usually it is the fuel pump, perhaps you should
check your pressure, its a $10 easy check...
But sounds like you really have a spark problem, maybe try a new coil on
it, run some injector cleaner through you TBI and again check your fuel
pressure...
Mike P Sykes wrote:
>
> >>>Having problems with the truck falling on its face when you give it
> the
> gas,<<<
>
> my 88' does that. I don't know what's up, I've just been chalking it
up
> to the Tune-up that it needs. My truck struggles sometimes...always
when
> I'm trying to put the spank down on somebody. If you can find anything
> out let me know, any help would be appreciated! =)
>
> -mike d.
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