79 4x4 question
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79 4x4 question
ok, so i rescued this pretty decent 79 4x4, 351m/400 from going to the scrap yard and figured i could make a couple bucks on it.
the problem i am having is that when i try to start the truck it tries to run but spitts and sputters like its out of time. i have verified all the timing, this isnt the 1st ford project ive taken on so i know all the basics. i was hoping i am overlooking something simple. its getting spark, getting fuel, and is in time yet it barely runs and even while its doing that its spitting a little fuel out the carb like a spray. i have eliminated vacuum issues by temporarily doing some plugging off. kinda a little dumbfounded right now cause i know its probably something stupid but i figured id ask. thanks for the help guys!
the problem i am having is that when i try to start the truck it tries to run but spitts and sputters like its out of time. i have verified all the timing, this isnt the 1st ford project ive taken on so i know all the basics. i was hoping i am overlooking something simple. its getting spark, getting fuel, and is in time yet it barely runs and even while its doing that its spitting a little fuel out the carb like a spray. i have eliminated vacuum issues by temporarily doing some plugging off. kinda a little dumbfounded right now cause i know its probably something stupid but i figured id ask. thanks for the help guys!
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possible carb issue.
ok, so i rescued this pretty decent 79 4x4, 351m/400 from going to the scrap yard and figured i could make a couple bucks on it.
the problem i am having is that when i try to start the truck it tries to run but spitts and sputters like its out of time. i have verified all the timing, this isnt the 1st ford project ive taken on so i know all the basics. i was hoping i am overlooking something simple. its getting spark, getting fuel, and is in time yet it barely runs and even while its doing that its spitting a little fuel out the carb like a spray. i have eliminated vacuum issues by temporarily doing some plugging off. kinda a little dumbfounded right now cause i know its probably something stupid but i figured id ask. thanks for the help guys!
the problem i am having is that when i try to start the truck it tries to run but spitts and sputters like its out of time. i have verified all the timing, this isnt the 1st ford project ive taken on so i know all the basics. i was hoping i am overlooking something simple. its getting spark, getting fuel, and is in time yet it barely runs and even while its doing that its spitting a little fuel out the carb like a spray. i have eliminated vacuum issues by temporarily doing some plugging off. kinda a little dumbfounded right now cause i know its probably something stupid but i figured id ask. thanks for the help guys!
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yeah, thinkin about a quick carb rebuild but just wanted to see if any of you thought that might be making the fuel spit back up while its trying to run? the fuel is good cause when i dropped the tank and put new sending unit in i put fresh fuel in.
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ignition and compression test!
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yeah, more than double checked timing issues cause thats what its acting like, gonna run a compression test tomorrow, what are these engines supposed to be running? theres no real indication of blown head gasket but at this point its worth a shot, when it does fire up it only runs at full throttle and runs low rpm real rough like, fuel spitts out the carb and i dont wanna push it too hard and light it up. would a compression leak force that fuel back up thru the intake??
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blowing back through carb?
yeah, more than double checked timing issues cause thats what its acting like, gonna run a compression test tomorrow, what are these engines supposed to be running? theres no real indication of blown head gasket but at this point its worth a shot, when it does fire up it only runs at full throttle and runs low rpm real rough like, fuel spitts out the carb and i dont wanna push it too hard and light it up. would a compression leak force that fuel back up thru the intake??
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If not then your compressions numbers may tell if it fell back a tooth. usually every time you crank the engine with the starter after that first jump in time they will fall back one more notch till they won't even start.
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