dobie
Well-Known Member
Well, I sort of figured out the first problem. It appears I may have just not had enough "foot" when climbing up a grade. I had my uncle drive it for a day or two and he could never replicate the problem. According to him, his old Ramcharger was the same way: complete dogs from a dead stop. One thing that is hurting me too are my tires. I currently have 33"x10.5 15's. Too much tire for the little 318 with stock gears I guess.
So.... One to my next issue.......
Fuel mileage is HORRIBLE now. Before I was getting around 7-8 mpg. Now, its more like 4 mpg. I've traveled 40 miles since my last fill up, and the guage reads 1/2 tank. I doubt the gauge is wrong, as everytime I fill up, it takes quite a bit of gas, like $40.00 worth. Something isnt right, I'd say. So now what? Is there anyway to adjust the TBI stuff? I dont think Im leaking any, as there is nothing leaking from the truck when I park it. The cab itself always smells of gas, but I cant find any excess from a hole or leak in the engine compartment. It's as if the TBI is spraying too much fuel. Weird though, as the truck still feels underpowered.
Any ideas on this? Or am I pretty much screwed now?
So.... One to my next issue.......
Fuel mileage is HORRIBLE now. Before I was getting around 7-8 mpg. Now, its more like 4 mpg. I've traveled 40 miles since my last fill up, and the guage reads 1/2 tank. I doubt the gauge is wrong, as everytime I fill up, it takes quite a bit of gas, like $40.00 worth. Something isnt right, I'd say. So now what? Is there anyway to adjust the TBI stuff? I dont think Im leaking any, as there is nothing leaking from the truck when I park it. The cab itself always smells of gas, but I cant find any excess from a hole or leak in the engine compartment. It's as if the TBI is spraying too much fuel. Weird though, as the truck still feels underpowered.
Any ideas on this? Or am I pretty much screwed now?
