1987 Toyota Pickup 1987 Toyota 4X4 SR5 Starting Issues !

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1987 TOYOTA PICKUP
4 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
195,000 MILES

Hello,
I am having problems getting my truck started. I have to push on the gas peddle several times as I am trying to start it. It smells like it is getting to much fuel and possibly flooding, but I have to push on the gas several times as I am trying to start it in order to get it to start. I wasn't sure if there is something easy that I should adjust or check. I used to be able to push the gas peddle once and then turn the key over and it would start. I am wondering if the mixture screw on the Carb. Needs adjusting. I have it 2 turn out from tight. Should I try adjusting that? If so, should I go out or back in with it? Also, when I push the gas down to the floor out on the road it stalls out and cuts out. Please help if at all possible. Thanks for your service.
R I C H

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RASMATAZ

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Check the fuel pressure and fast idle adjustment-sounds like the choke is not opening properly

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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 AT 12:48 AM

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Hello,
Thanks for the help. Is there a way that you could explain how to check the fast idle adjustment? I am not sure how to check it. I think it has something to do with the choke also but not sure what to check or adjust. Also something else it done today. I would adjust the idle sitting in the garage and then took it on a drive and when I drove it for a while and pushed the clutched in to slow down and turn it died on me. I had to really turn the idle up to get it going again. Thanks! Rich