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1986 GMC Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Spark, Abs.
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Asked on February 25, 2010

1986 GMC Truck

Engine Performance problem
1986 GMC Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my truck takes about 10 seconds to pick up speed and has a little miss to it
Avatar Asked by chamy

Answer

Replied on February 25, 2010

Hesistating/lacking acceleration -Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.

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