1987 Toyota Camry rough idle and shudders

1987 TOYOTA CAMRY
227,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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AVDRUMMERBOY
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Hey all
Just yesterday my Camry started shaking while idling and when I take off there is no power and the engine seems to jump as it speeds up. It is not as bad at higher RPMS leaving me to believe that it may not be ignition, but it has to be something. I am not good with cars but it feels like either the ignition or compression is off.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Jun 10, 2008 at 10:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was the last tune-up?

Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump/pressure regulator/fuel filter/idle air control valve/MAF sensor/throttle position sensor.
Jun 10, 2008 at 11:37 PM
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AVDRUMMERBOY
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No to the check engine light. Last tune up I have no clue. How (what is the easiest way) to check fuel pressure.

Thanks
Jun 11, 2008 at 5:24 PM
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AVDRUMMERBOY
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Better question, where is the test port on the engine?
Jun 11, 2008 at 5:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Tee-in at the fuel filter-
Jun 12, 2008 at 8:46 PM
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