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My truck has no balls!!!

Mazda 2.2L Mazda Engine Mazda Tech
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tpfl2472003   +1y
I cant figure out what to do with my 89 b2200. I live in El Paso, Tx and there are a lot of hills and mountains and my truck will not get up any of them and if it does im doing about 35mph in a 60. Any suggestions?
Cusser   +1y
First change your fuel filter and check your fuel delivery. These aren't rockets, but not nearly that bad !!!
tpfl2472003   +1y
I'll have to look into that. Thanks
tpfl2472003   +1y
Just remembered that I changed my filter when I replaced my carb and that didnt help. How do I go about checking the fuel delivery?
Cusser   +1y
There should be a set amount delivered to the carb per time interval. One would route the fuel hose from the fuel pump into a measuring container, and run the engine (say) 15 seconds at idle. REMEMBER - CAUTION - GASOLINE is VERY FLAMMABLE !!!
sincitylocal   +1y
Yeah, also check your timing.
87forever   +1y
Just a thought but how are the charge air pipe filters in the air cleaner(dirty) and the pre- cat below your exhaust manifold and your cat convertor?If these have not been checked and or cleaned or replaced I would check these for blockage.These items restrict air flow and will kill power period.A good clean exhaust system is just as important in a engines ability to perform as tune up and or timing items.And not to forget the muffler.Figured these items on a 20 yr old truck need service and often go overlooked for poor performance and general running condition.Ok
tpfl2472003   +1y
i just had the cat converter cut off and all new pipe run and they said the muffler was fine so all of that is good.
tpfl2472003   +1y
@cusser, I will have to check that out this weekend. Would you happen to know what the proper fuel delivery is?
1hotdawg   +1y
I don't know what the hills are like in Texas but I know in the NC mountains there are some that I don't think I'm going to get up lol...and I've got a lil more HP, (not much more), than the regular B2200. Even the wife's Altima 3.6 has to drop down to 3rd or 4th gear to get up our "hills"