The truck starts fine when it's cold. Idles right away. If I drive a bit, shut it off then go back to start it, it starts right up but won't idle right away unless I keep my foot on the throttle. Once it 'catches' it runs fine.

 

Any codes? check the IAC with a meter and or clean it and the TB port

 

It has a new IAC. No codes other than then the fact it doesn't have o2 sensors!

 

fix that problem first(no o2's) , then we'll talk about any other probs.

 

If I had the money it would have been done by now! I checked the IAC again and it's clean as clean can be.

 

All I can think of is, knock, knock, MacFly! But seriously, it'll never run right minus 02 sensors.

 

I get that but it's been running fine(minus the fuel pump problem) since I've owned it. All summer long.

And again, if anyone would like to pay to have the exhaust fixed and some o2's I'm willing!

 

Dude how are you going to leave out a symptom like that?? you've answered your own questions..

 

Did you read my last post? It's been running fine all summer. It just started doing this the past couple of weeks. That's why I asked my question.

And the big problem with fixing the o2's is the exhaust is hacked. He cut out everything from the manifolds to the muffler. It's a thing of beauty.

I'm a stay at home dad and money is very tight so I'm seeing if something else could be 'causing this problem.

 

Yes that's what I'm referring to, p#7 the fuel pump. You neighbors must be thrilled unless they're actually cool. How many times have you been pulled over? Really tho what's the deal with the pump? And believe me I get the $$ being tight thing.