83' very jerky when maintaining speed and during slow acceleration
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I did take the coil off and clean it. I haven't seen it arc since then. You're absolutely right about the internet. If it doesn't work as a source for research it is definitely questionable for my engine.
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I may have discovered the root of my problem. I've long suspected that the cause was something surrounding the clutch or drive line. I was inspecting the connection between my engine and transmission yesterday and found that only the top two bolts are still in place! I promptly ordered the other bolts from Toyota and will install them this weekend. Needless to say, I'm not driving it until then. I sure hope this solves my jerky problem.
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I discovered that I actually had four bolts holding the engine and transmission together. However, two were loose, one of which was about a half inch out of the hole! I am also missing both of the stiffener plates! Two two of them are about $100 from Toyota. If anyone has another suggestion I would definitely appreciate it.
Although the engine to transmission connection does feel more solid while driving, the jerkiness is still there. I'm planning on rebuilding the carburetor in a couple of weeks. I'm pretty sure that's it at this point. I'll let y'all know!
Although the engine to transmission connection does feel more solid while driving, the jerkiness is still there. I'm planning on rebuilding the carburetor in a couple of weeks. I'm pretty sure that's it at this point. I'll let y'all know!
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FOUND MY PROBLEM!!! I had a massive vacuum leak. It was a split hose behind my carb. I don't know how the spray test didn't find it. Now my only problem is that I ran over a dead bear on I-5 about a week ago, so I have two collapsed leaf springs and some nasty reverb and vibration in my cab from the engine. I'm thinking it's probably a broken engine mount and the jacked up suspension parts. Everything else is normal and I'm SO happy to have my truck not jerk back and forth all the time!!!
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