black smoke

Discussion in 'Maintenance/Repair' started by eastsidevallero818, Mar 26, 2012.

  1. eastsidevallero818

    eastsidevallero818 Member

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    My 1980 yota lately its being throwing black smoke and spitting some black stuff through the muffler everytime is cold and I step on has pedal to accelerate a lil to warm it up....does some got any suggestion on what could it be....
     
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    Malessohomegrown Toyotaholic

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    un burnt fuel
     
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    Burning oil or fuel
     
  4. eastsidevallero818

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    How do I fix the unburnt fuel problem.
     
  5. Cajun83 Sr5 4x4

    Cajun83 Sr5 4x4 Newbie

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    Choke on the carb might be sticking close. wont hurt to spray some carb cleaner into the carb
     
  6. eastsidevallero818

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    Since you mention the choke..is there any way to replace the thermostat choke with some aftermarket parts...this thermostat choke is driving crazy and I can't get I hold of one..I like my yota is my DD under construction and don't want to get rid of it....
     

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