ok so i just got my first ever yota its is not gettin fuel fuel pump is not kickin on and headlites are not workin i got screwed over big time on this rig im pissed just want to tray and make the best out of the situation anyone please let me know where to start

 

It would help is you post the year and type of rig. Check that there is fuel in the tank, fuel filter clean, fuses good, then check the fuel pump. It is pretty rare for the mech pumps to go bad. Now if you have a elec., that is another story

 

its an 81 with the 22r i just bought it today just put new fuel filter on it put gas in it still no start gonna replace fuel pump tommarow i dont even know where the fuses are on this thing im used to fords so yea this is a whole different ball game to me

 

Is the truck turning over? Have you tried using starting fluid to get the fuel to the carb? Did you put the hoses in the right order on the fuel filter? I did that once.

 

yea itll cranck over and yes i used starting fluid i can keep it running if i keep spraying starting fluid into the carb and yes i tripple checked the fuel filter to make shure just finnaly getting the chance to go try and find all the fusses and look everything over this morning any other suggestions ?

 

Buy a repair manual and read it.

 

well if you dont have the money to buy one you ask for help and hope someone is willing to do so

 

Don't buy just any manual, get a factory manual for the exact year truck you have. I believe you can check your fuel pump to make sure it is working. I just can't remember how and I don't have my manual here at work.

 

81 22r has a mechanical pump, its on the front left (if viewed from front of truck) of the head It only works when the motor is cranking over, or running. I'd recommend checking the hoses going into it, they should both have a trace of gas in them if its working properly.

 

ok so i found a diagram and got the old beast running finally k so it dosent idle i think i need a new carb just to elliminate that whole problem there ok next question how hard is it to convert over to fuel injected i freakin hate carberatures has anyone looked into just buying a fuel injected 22r or the 22re ?

 

hell with it i need the money so yea its an 81 6 in suspension lift longbed has tool box smitty made front and rear bumpers front bumper is set up for a winch if you have one 32 in tires running bars u come get it 1000 make me an offer

 

Hey Summer,

Welcome to Yotatech, Rowdy is right about the pump.

You can check it this way: disconnect suction line from the pump, thats the line from fuel filter/tank, hold Your finger over the now open fuel pump fitting, then have some one crank over engine.

You should have a light vacum pulse at the fitting while cranking, it actually sucks fuel from the tank. If You dont have vacum, replace the pump.

Thanks Kiwi

 

My 82 has been driving me crazy. I just got my new weber carb kit today, so hopfully it helps my trucks issues. It used to run great. Then It was not holding fuel when it would sit for a few days. So I rebuilt it and then it would not idle. Then it would not start at all. I am just fed up with it, so I ordered a weber and we will see how it goes after I get it installed this weekend. Check for vacuum leaks. I think that is my problem, so I will get rid of them all when I swap the carb. Your just up the road, we should go wheeling sometime.

 

yea wsu weston thatd be cool let me know if that carb works out for ya how much did that run you by the way man i dont know what the fu** to do with this damn thing its a freakin wire mess and the guy plugged of 90 percent of the damn vaccume lines and damn steering that bugger is a frekin pain compared to what im used to

 

I see you have it on CL. You interested in selling the bed toolbox? Parting it out? I could use the bed, doors and some other random stuff. If I had the extra room to park it I would buy it and part it out.

 

The kit was 279 shipped. Were you planning on using it as a DD or a trail rig? How is the rust?

 

well thinking bought just useing it as a trail rig but i do need a dailey driver found a kid over craigs list that has a running jeep cj5 that mite be willing to trade strait across ? not shure yet i really dont want to part the old beast out i tell ya what if this kid dont trade me you find me a good carb that works worth a damn and ill give you the tool box the beds a little rusty in the rear