rough idle and falls on it's face when accelerating
06-09-2009, 05:03 PM
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rough idle and falls on it's face when accelerating
i have and 86 command trac 2.5l tbi that idles rough and bogs down when accelerating. any suggestions on how to fix?
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06-10-2009, 11:32 AM
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i checked the fuel filter and it's good. i was thinking maybe it's either the fuel pump, throttle position sensor or the injectors need to be cleaned.
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06-10-2009, 12:22 PM
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Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
Sounds like you have a HUGE vacuum leak to me. Is this 2.5 fuel injected or carburated?
06-10-2009, 12:23 PM
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Ooops, just looked back. It TBI. Still sounds like a bad vacuum leak.
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