I'd also look at your idle switch adjustment screw. If you have it set too far in, the ECU thinks it still wants to idle when you want to accelerate, and is sending a "run lean" signal to the injectors, causing the poor acceleration/potential bucking. Bentley is pretty clear on this. On the '84, take a small screwdriver and back the screw out 1/4 or 1/2 turn and see if that makes a difference. It could also be the switch itself, but first check the screw adjustment. By the way, this screw is extremely sensitive--1/4 turn will make a difference. |
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