PLEEZ>>> NO INJECTOR PUMP NO INJECTOR PUMP Gremlins..... just a prayer
I was driving around today and noticed a significant power loss. Truck wouldnt accelerate in D unless placed in N. Pedal was to the floor, trans in D and it wouldnt move unless it was going down a hill. After it got the rpms up it would accelerate. Seemed to run alright unless I took my foot off the pedal. When It kicked down to low idle it was rough and even died a couple times. Fired up fine. When I start it it fires up w/o hesitation and will rev (sort of) and then the idle gets rough. It idles but rough in P. Im hoping this isnt the IP cuz cash is tight. I called Chris (moderator) and at his suggestion will begin tracing down vaccuum lines and looking for leaks.
Yesterday, 40 miles from home, noticed power loss on hills. Quickly got worse until with pedal to metal on the flat was good for 50 mph. At 20 miles from home it would still idle but from 0 to 50 took a few minutes. It was strange - no missing or roughness it just would not build RPM's.
At 10 miles from home had to roll thru stop signs to keep it from dying. At 1/2 mile from home it died. It would restart but die in a few seconds.
Found this thread and pulled the check valve off the front of the injection pump. The orifice was full of crud. Dug that out with a seal pick. Hosed it several times with carb cleaner. Then soaked it in Kroil. Got it to where I could blow thru it. Reinstalled, fired it up, and it runs good as ever.
Judging from the boogered up condition of the wrench flats on the valve, it's been removed many times before.
Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. Like somemedic I was having visions of parting with beaucoup bucks for an injection pump.
Regards
Jim