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You're right about the accelerator pump rod positions. I had thought about moving them.A few pumps when cold is normal... or necessary to reset the choke. Kinda sounds more like an issue with the accelerator pump or something to me? Seem to remember that there were multiple holes you could put the pump rod on, and different lengths of pump push rods? Maybe it's stumbling because the pump isn't delivering fuel to the squirters exactly when it's supposed to?
I don't think I've ever owned a carbureted vehicle that worked perfectly. My old F250 ran so good when it warmed up... but it was a cold blooded bastard if you messed with the gas pedal before it ran for a minute or two. I remember waiting in several cold, dark parking lots because I flooded the stupid thing after being impatient. Your posts are always so nostalgic for me.![]()
I think I'm close to that now. I'll have to drive it a few more days and see.If the choke is set up properly you should have to step on the gas about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to the floor once, release the pedal, and turn the key. After a few seconds on the top step of fast idle you should be able to tap the throttle and kick it down to the second step without it stalling. If you want to take off without letting it warm up for a few seconds you'll need the pull down to be a little tighter, if you let it warm up you can go a little looser.
The expectation I have is a memory lol. From how it performed back in the early 2000's. I understand it is a 2.8, but it should be able to move this stockish rig ok.Don't expect too much from a stock 2.8. But if you drive it like you stole it, it does ok. Don't be afraid to rev it out, it likes the higher rpms. You might be handicapped with the automatic transmission, I have a 5 speed.
Yes, I confirmed they were on the base circle.If you found some tight valves I might recheck the adjustment, you obviously know you have to keep turning the motor over to make sure they're on the base circle when adjusted, right?
Thanks for your help and advice! It definitely seems to have more umph behind it now. Still a 2.8, but seems "happier" if that makes sense.Good, sounds like you got it.