22RE running rough after rain.
Aug 30, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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22RE running rough after rain.
Hi, this is my first post. Nice way to introduce myself, asking questions, right? I know, sorry.
Anyways, I have an 84 pickup that was swapped with a newer 90's 22RE, also its on 33's with stock gears. I know that hard on it, I'm trying to change that. But anyways, The previous owner told me it needed a tune up when I bought it, so I got right on that. Replaced the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Used Dielectric grease on all the connections, and even smeared some on the new O-ring under the distributor, making sure it was only on the outer edge of the dist.
Ever since I bought it, whenever it rains, it becomes gutless for the first few thousand RPMs, and will suddenly pick up. It also has a hard time holding speed. I cant even used overdrive. I searched for the same problem, and found a couple guys that had it but no report as to what fixed it.
So far, I thought it was the ECM getting wet since my passender side floor would be a little damp after a rain. I waterproofed it and repaired the rust holes in the cab. No longer gets wet, but it still reacts the same after a rain.
I'm stumped? This is the first Toy I've owned, so I'm still learning. But I just cant apply any of my previous knowledge to this problem. I figure its electrical, but just dont know where to check. Anyone have any other ideas?
Anyways, I have an 84 pickup that was swapped with a newer 90's 22RE, also its on 33's with stock gears. I know that hard on it, I'm trying to change that. But anyways, The previous owner told me it needed a tune up when I bought it, so I got right on that. Replaced the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Used Dielectric grease on all the connections, and even smeared some on the new O-ring under the distributor, making sure it was only on the outer edge of the dist.
Ever since I bought it, whenever it rains, it becomes gutless for the first few thousand RPMs, and will suddenly pick up. It also has a hard time holding speed. I cant even used overdrive. I searched for the same problem, and found a couple guys that had it but no report as to what fixed it.
So far, I thought it was the ECM getting wet since my passender side floor would be a little damp after a rain. I waterproofed it and repaired the rust holes in the cab. No longer gets wet, but it still reacts the same after a rain.
I'm stumped? This is the first Toy I've owned, so I'm still learning. But I just cant apply any of my previous knowledge to this problem. I figure its electrical, but just dont know where to check. Anyone have any other ideas?
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Aug 31, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Get a windex bottle filled with tap water, and start spraying different electronic devices, and see if the problem comes up. I had a similar situation, and it turned out to be my igniter. The case was not sealed, letting in water. Resealed it and never had the problem again.
Sep 1, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Well, thanks for the input guys. But it wont be of any use anymore, I swamped it at the local park today. Its still running, but burning oil and leaking some from the front of the motor, at about half a quart in 3 hours of wheeling, and has barely any power. Alternator must have died too, it wouldnt restart when I got it home.
Time to take care of all the suspension and steering work I wanted to do. Give me some time to think about what I want to do with the motor.
Time to take care of all the suspension and steering work I wanted to do. Give me some time to think about what I want to do with the motor.
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