Need help with a 84
03-16-2005, 08:27 AM
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Need help with a 84
Hey guys, I am looking at getting a 84 4x4 p/u, and have a question with it. After about 3500 RPM it just doesn't want to pull anymore. It has a header, and a webber carb btw. Anyways, the carb is filthy, and needs to be cleaned badly, but does it sound like a good possibility that is the issue? The engine sounds really strong, no smoke, it could use a valve adjustment, but otherwise sounds great. It has 212,000 mi right now. Any ideas? Also I have the guy willing to take 1500.00 for it. Is that too high? It does have some body damage, but not much, and has a 4" front, and 2" rear lift. (The guy was going to put a V8 in it, but never did). Thanks guys!! YT ROCKS!!
03-16-2005, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DUOGLIDESS
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03-16-2005, 01:05 PM
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if the clutch was slipping, your RPM would increase while your speed stays the same. carb could definitely cause a problem there, maybe also have the engine compression tested.
03-16-2005, 01:17 PM
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Stock there is no more power to be found above 4000. Pulls "strong" right to 4k though. I would think with a header and Weber setup it would pull strong higher than that. Tune up probably, and the timing might be way off, carb needs cleaned and adjusted, etc $1500 if the body is decent and it drives fine is great!
