dbarber608
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- Joined
- Oct 20, 2024
- Posts
- 1
- Reaction score
- 1
- Location
- Georgia
- First Name
- David
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- R10
- Engine Size
- 350
Hello,
I own an 87 R10 with a TBI 350. I was driving the truck without any issues when suddenly, while going up an incline, it backfired so hard that it blew the muffler apart. I had it towed home and tried to crank it, but it wouldn't start. We tried using starting fluid, but it didn't help. Suspecting an issue with the ignition system, we decided to replace the distributor and coil. This allowed the truck to crank and run, although it was running rough. We adjusted the timing, and it seemed to improve.
However, after getting it to crank, it would idle for a bit and then go dead. Holding the gas pedal down kept it running, but it continued to run rough. After reading some posts online, I suspected a problem with the TBI unit, so I purchased and installed a new one. Unfortunately, the issue persists. I checked for vacuum leaks and replaced a few cracked lines, but the truck still runs rich and stalls out.
I would appreciate your advice on the next course of action.w
Thank you,
David
I own an 87 R10 with a TBI 350. I was driving the truck without any issues when suddenly, while going up an incline, it backfired so hard that it blew the muffler apart. I had it towed home and tried to crank it, but it wouldn't start. We tried using starting fluid, but it didn't help. Suspecting an issue with the ignition system, we decided to replace the distributor and coil. This allowed the truck to crank and run, although it was running rough. We adjusted the timing, and it seemed to improve.
However, after getting it to crank, it would idle for a bit and then go dead. Holding the gas pedal down kept it running, but it continued to run rough. After reading some posts online, I suspected a problem with the TBI unit, so I purchased and installed a new one. Unfortunately, the issue persists. I checked for vacuum leaks and replaced a few cracked lines, but the truck still runs rich and stalls out.
I would appreciate your advice on the next course of action.w
Thank you,
David
