1984 f150 carb issue?

[swampbuck62]

I just bought a very clean low mileage 1984 F150 short box.. every thing works and works great..
I have one, I hope minor issue.. the truck is all original 302 and automatic

When you first start truck the first few min of driving it almost dies when trying to accelerate from a dead stop.. any tips or things to look at would be greatly appreciated. [you do not want to pull into traffic]

I do believe this is a minor issue already checked for intake leak..

 

[bigt61]

Possibly your vacuum booster?

 

[Kyzrsoze]

Low mileage can be tough on a carburetor. Dry rotted parts, plugged pin holes, etc. Id start with a new fuel filter(s) and rebuild the carb for the long haul.

 

[swampbuck62]

Low mileage can be tough on a carburetor. Dry rotted parts, plugged pin holes, etc. Id start with a new fuel filter(s) and rebuild the carb for the long haul.

got a new fuel filter yet to install, have checked for vac leaks, the carb may be the issue if filter doesn't fix..

 

[Kyzrsoze]

Was the truck sitting unused quite a bit?

 

[Ken Ford]

Sounds like the choke is opening too soon or not working. Probably an electric... Can you post a pict?

 

[militaryrednek]

ya ide start with the basics. new fuel filter, plugs, and a good shot of carb cleaner in the carb. you may want to go ahead and order a carb rebuild kit, like metioned above, and go ahead abd rebuild it. probably needs it anyways. and a ultrasonic works wonders cleaning this small parts in a carb.

 

[Ken Ford]

Sounds like the choke is opening too soon or not working. Probably an electric... Can you post a pict?

I doubt you need to rebuild, if it's running great the rest if the time.

 

[galvatron]

Only when its cold? When it's warmed up no acceleration problem, runs fine, idle smooth, etc. ?????
If so check/adjust the choke. Hopefully the previous owner hasn't screwed with it or messed up any of the linkage to badly.

Worst case, carb kit and junkyard trip to locate missing/damged linkage.

edit to add:

I've got nothing going on today....bring beer.

 

[Ken Ford]

Only when its cold? When it's warmed up no acceleration problem, runs fine, idle smooth, etc. ?????If so check/adjust the choke. Hopefully the previous owner hasn't screwed with it or messed up any of the linkage to badly. Worst case, carb kit and junkyard trip to locate missing/damged linkage.

Easiest fix would be a new Eldebrock carb, for reliability and ease of repair.