Couple Small problems
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Couple Small problems
So ive ran into a few small problems with my Crew cab and iw as wondering if you guys could give me some input.
1) lights flicker (lose/bad ground?)
2) likes to continue to run after i shut igniton off (dieseling)
3) seems like when i left of the gas it surges a little bit
any input would be much appreciated
~bryce
1) lights flicker (lose/bad ground?)
2) likes to continue to run after i shut igniton off (dieseling)
3) seems like when i left of the gas it surges a little bit
any input would be much appreciated
~bryce
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1. Which lights? Headlight or everything? Reseat the plug at the switch. If it still does it, the light switch could be on its last legs. Consider replacing it.
2. Needs a tune up and carb adjustment/rebuild. If it is dieseling then there is still fuel in the cylinders/intake trying to light off.
3. Check the return springs. Carb adjustment/rebuild.
2. Needs a tune up and carb adjustment/rebuild. If it is dieseling then there is still fuel in the cylinders/intake trying to light off.
3. Check the return springs. Carb adjustment/rebuild.
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1. Which lights? Headlight or everything? Reseat the plug at the switch. If it still does it, the light switch could be on its last legs. Consider replacing it.
2. Needs a tune up and carb adjustment/rebuild. If it is dieseling then there is still fuel in the cylinders/intake trying to light off.
3. Check the return springs. Carb adjustment/rebuild.
2. Needs a tune up and carb adjustment/rebuild. If it is dieseling then there is still fuel in the cylinders/intake trying to light off.
3. Check the return springs. Carb adjustment/rebuild.
all lights flicker
it only seems to surge in 4th gear and earlier after i took it down the road for about 15 mins it started idleing really high at the stop sign i tryed pulling the gas pedal back and nothing and nothing when i gave it a bit more gas.
thanks
~bryce
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Reseat the headlight switch and check the main power lead (thick black wire with a yellow trace) connected to the hot side of the starter solenoid. Check for abraided or cut wiring.
Sounds like something may be hanging up in the carb.. does it have a return spring? Look down the carb and check if the throttle plates (aka butterflies) are hanging up in the holes. It could also be hanging up due to a warped carb base. The only way to really check that is to remove the carb to see if the primaries (and secondaries if 4 bbl) have shiny spots where the butterflies are making contact.
Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for play. Significant play could result in unmetered air entering the carb/intake which, in turn, makes it draw more fuel and idle higher.
Sounds like something may be hanging up in the carb.. does it have a return spring? Look down the carb and check if the throttle plates (aka butterflies) are hanging up in the holes. It could also be hanging up due to a warped carb base. The only way to really check that is to remove the carb to see if the primaries (and secondaries if 4 bbl) have shiny spots where the butterflies are making contact.
Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for play. Significant play could result in unmetered air entering the carb/intake which, in turn, makes it draw more fuel and idle higher.
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