Wont run without choke

[77ToyFJ40]

I'm having issues with my fj40 not wanting to run without the choke. I replaced the PVC valve and replaced the jets in the carburetor. It will not crank with the the choke pulled out but if I don't pull it halfway out after it cranks it'll die and once it gets warmed up it has to be pulled out all the way. If I try to pull it out all the way when the engine is cold it'll die also. I have done a smoke test through the brake booster hose with it running but couldn't fine any leaks that way.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Its too lean if it doesn't run without the choke.

 

[peesalot]

You replaced main jet ? symptoms indicate clogged main jet or low bowl fuel level, is the needle & seat stuck ? is fuel pump delivering proper amount of fuel ?

 

[77ToyFJ40]

You replaced main jet ? symptoms indicate clogged main jet or low bowl fuel level, is the needle & seat stuck ? is fuel pump delivering proper amount of fuel ?

Here is my fuel level in the sight glass with it running

 

[45Dougal]

Hows your timing?

 

[65swb45]

Do you have, or can you get, a vacuum reading from a vacuum gauge?

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Check the fuel solenoid yet?

 

[peesalot]

I am not familiar with sight glass indicator enough, Mark A would be able to tell by the pic if that is sufficient & he did not mention an issue there in his post so I would assume that bowl level is ok.

 

[Jersey Cruiser]

I have a 79 and had the same exact problem. There is a fuse for the idle circuit that I cleaned contacts and problem was solved!
On my 79 bottom fuse on left side. Good luck!

 

[Engineer8000]

79+ had the fuel cut solenoid controlled by the emissions computer. A problem with the FCS, wiring or emission computer can cause the problem you describe, not saying that is what it is, just something to check.