We've put our son's old 1988 Ram 50 back in service (30mpg) it's not a bad little beater, with one exception. It's the last year for carburators and the carb is in dire need of replacement. To meet EPA requirments in 88 it has a ton of electronic and vacuum junk. It's a two barrel two stage unit and only has fuel on the primary side. Give it too much throttle and all you get is a big yawn and it falls on its face.
I've taken it down, cleaned everything in sight, used fuel cleaner additive, all to no avail. Last time I checked, a kit was way over a hundred bucks and from what I've read, they usually don't help.
I'm thinking a aftermarket carb or a less complicated eairler junkyard carb that'll bolt on without to much modification off someother vehicle may be the solution.
Anyone have suggestions?
Thanks, RJR
I've taken it down, cleaned everything in sight, used fuel cleaner additive, all to no avail. Last time I checked, a kit was way over a hundred bucks and from what I've read, they usually don't help.
I'm thinking a aftermarket carb or a less complicated eairler junkyard carb that'll bolt on without to much modification off someother vehicle may be the solution.
Anyone have suggestions?
Thanks, RJR