OK - Cruiser (CA 74 FJ40) running fine. Stop for 1/2 hour and only run with full choke - stalls at idle -- Here is what I have replaced since: Fuel tank (different story - had a hole) All fuel lines - fuel filters (run2) - pump is working OK (fills carb bowls fine) and placed rebuilt carb on intake - so tank to intake is all new - checked carb soleniod and it works fine. Still only runs with full choke and then it is dicey. What else is left? Vaccuum? If so - where? Intake / Piston / where? Any ideas on what to check?
OK- Cruiser DOA - I know what it isn't
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I would check for leaks around the newly installed carb. Get a can of starter fluid or an unlit propane torch to check for an increase in idle.
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Is your rig desmogged? You may want to get a vacuum gauge and see if what your pulling at idle, problem is that if is running so poorly right now, you may not get a good diagnostic reading. Check all vacuum related hoses.. Is the carb new? If not you may have a problem with the accelerator pump. Also check the float for problems. Im willing to bet its vacuum or carb related.
Mike
Mike
It's rebuilt, but who rebuilt it?
Check timing?
Get a vac guage and see what it does.
Check timing?
Get a vac guage and see what it does.
I am not sure on the earily models, but I had an 81 do the same thing. I found that the EGR valve was stuck open and recirculating exhaut gas all of the time. I took the hose off the top of the EGR and blew into it. I heard the valve release, the Cruiser then would idle without a problem. I hope this helps.
Scott
Scott
