redeye
SILVER Star
Hi everyone,
I just bought my first 4Runner, a 1987 5spd with 163K miles in great overall shape. Was an AZ truck for 31.5 of it's 33 years so minimal rust and I'm happy. Since NJ DMV is closed until who knows when, I want to try and resolve one issue myself while the truck is hanging out in the garage. It starts up every time, but not unless I keep my foot on the gas pedal and give it a few pumps as I turn the key. After it starts I do need to give it a little gas to keep it going. If I try to start it w/o touching the gas pedal it'll fire then stall immediately. If I mess with the idle screw after it's running it'll hum along just fine. I should also mention the exhaust smells a bit on the rich side as the engine is warming up.
I've been searching, searching, searching and have come across numerous old threads but I still cannot think of where to begin. The seller had done a tune-up, so the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and wires are new. The battery appears new. He mentioned it could be the cold start injector, but I've read that only comes into play if coolant temps are below 40F and it's HOT out.
Come to think of it, I turn the key (but not start) and do NOT hear anything sounding like a fuel pump starting up. Like nothing. Maybe it is and my ears are clogged I don't know.
I bought a paper copy of the FSM today and should have it in a couple days. Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Ed
I just bought my first 4Runner, a 1987 5spd with 163K miles in great overall shape. Was an AZ truck for 31.5 of it's 33 years so minimal rust and I'm happy. Since NJ DMV is closed until who knows when, I want to try and resolve one issue myself while the truck is hanging out in the garage. It starts up every time, but not unless I keep my foot on the gas pedal and give it a few pumps as I turn the key. After it starts I do need to give it a little gas to keep it going. If I try to start it w/o touching the gas pedal it'll fire then stall immediately. If I mess with the idle screw after it's running it'll hum along just fine. I should also mention the exhaust smells a bit on the rich side as the engine is warming up.
I've been searching, searching, searching and have come across numerous old threads but I still cannot think of where to begin. The seller had done a tune-up, so the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and wires are new. The battery appears new. He mentioned it could be the cold start injector, but I've read that only comes into play if coolant temps are below 40F and it's HOT out.
Come to think of it, I turn the key (but not start) and do NOT hear anything sounding like a fuel pump starting up. Like nothing. Maybe it is and my ears are clogged I don't know.
I bought a paper copy of the FSM today and should have it in a couple days. Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Ed
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