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Old 01-17-2008, 04:15 PM   #1
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Engine surge

When I floor it, my engine kinda surges, like kinda weak at first, then it kicks in. It isn't a smooth acceleration and I can feel the truck vibrate like something is off balance. Timing? Dead cylinder? What do you guys think?
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Old 01-17-2008, 05:05 PM   #2
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Re: Engine surge

Tune up
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Old 01-17-2008, 07:56 PM   #3
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Re: Engine surge

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Possible accelerator pump?

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Old 01-17-2008, 08:40 PM   #4
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Re: Engine surge

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When I floor it, my engine kinda surges, like kinda weak at first, then it kicks in. It isn't a smooth acceleration and I can feel the truck vibrate like something is off balance. Timing? Dead cylinder? What do you guys think?
Tune up, change fuel filter.. take it to a qualified mechanic.
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Old 01-18-2008, 12:34 AM   #5
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Re: Engine surge

Sounds like a weak spark.

Check to see if one of your spark plug wires may be shorting out somewhere.
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