1985 Toyota pickup 2 wheel drive

This truck has been sitting for about 9 years not started or driven. I have
it running some it usually takes me pouring gas in caraburetor to get it
running but then it will run if you keep gas peddle in about half way I
did get it to run and drive it just a short distance. Will not idle.
Norman

On May 12, 12:41 pm, "NormB" <nrbrit... (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

This truck has been sitting for about 9 years not started or driven. I have
it running some it usually takes me pouring gas in caraburetor to get it
running but then it will run if you keep gas peddle in about half way I
did get it to run and drive it just a short distance. Will not idle.
Norman

Before I bought my 1987 it sat for a year or so without running except
for being started every once in a while. I could never get it to idle
right despite much BG44K run through it. I also tried cleaning the
carb internally but it didn't help. I finally put a Weber on it. I
wish you luck. Al

NormB wrote:

This truck has been sitting for about 9 years not started or driven. I have
it running some it usually takes me pouring gas in caraburetor to get it
running but then it will run if you keep gas peddle in about half way I
did get it to run and drive it just a short distance. Will not idle.
Norman

Check that electric Fuel Shutoff Solenoid. It can get clogged with crud.

If so, it's a quick and cheap fix. Also, drain the float bowl. Be
careful.

NormB: I agree with everyone here - do something about that carburetor and
get rid of that old gas.

Ernie: Is there a simple way to check for vacuum leaks? I have no idea how
to do it, and I suspect my truck may have several. The vacuum hoses slide on
and off with little to no effort.

"Ernie Leimkuhler" wrote:

Some of the vacuum hoses may be dried out so check them.
You can buy lengths of vacuum hose at any parts store.

On May 14, 10:00 am, "jp2express" <jp2mail-tempfo... (AT) noSpamyahoo (DOT) com>
wrote:

NormB: I agree with everyone here - do something about that carburetor and
get rid of that old gas.

Ernie: Is there a simple way to check for vacuum leaks? I have no idea how
to do it, and I suspect my truck may have several. The vacuum hoses slide on
and off with little to no effort.



"Ernie Leimkuhler" wrote:

Some of the vacuum hoses may be dried out so check them.
You can buy lengths of vacuum hose at any parts store.- Hide quoted text -

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The best way to check for vacuum leaks is to put a vacuum gauge on
it. The simple combination vacuum/fuel pressure gauges work well and
are fairly cheap. Make sure you choose a vacuum line that is directly
seeing intake manifold vacuum. Many of the vacuum hoses carry
modulated vacuum instead of full manifold vacuum. Choose a line
running to the intake manifold and not some vacuum switch. Good
luck. Al

In article <bYZ1i.28828$Um6.17508 (AT) newssvr12 (DOT) news.prodigy.net>,
"jp2express" <jp2mail-tempforum (AT) noSpamyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

NormB: I agree with everyone here - do something about that carburetor and
get rid of that old gas.

Ernie: Is there a simple way to check for vacuum leaks? I have no idea how
to do it, and I suspect my truck may have several. The vacuum hoses slide on
and off with little to no effort.

"Ernie Leimkuhler" wrote:

Some of the vacuum hoses may be dried out so check them.
You can buy lengths of vacuum hose at any parts store.

The other guy mentions using a vacuum gauge, which will work.

If you can get the engine to idle, simply spraying the hose with carb
cleaner will tell you quickly if there is a leak.
The vacuum in the hose will suck in the carb cleaner, causing the engine
to speed up.

If I were you I would just replace the vacuum hoses.
It is a cheap fix.