Distributor Problem?
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Racer
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From: Sacramento CA
Distributor Problem?
When I accelerate from a dead stop my 1990 jerks rapidly as if I was pressing the gas peddle in rapid succession. It only smooths out when I get up to speed. It also seems like its missing. I was told it might be a distributor problem. Any other ideas?
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Another possibility is low fuel pressure.
Check your fuel pressure under load. You'll need a gauge with a long enough hose to be able to tape it to the windshield and read it.
Has the fuel filter been replaced recently ?
Check your fuel pressure under load. You'll need a gauge with a long enough hose to be able to tape it to the windshield and read it.
Has the fuel filter been replaced recently ?
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Sacramento CA
I replaced the fuel filter a couple of months ago. It was running really rich also so I just replaced the Fuel Pressure Regulator. After replacing that it now runs a lot better and my MPG is where it should be. Everything seems fine except for the stuttering jerks during take off.
