I just acquired an 86' Comanche Custom longbed, 4x4 with a 2.5L 5-speed manual. I knew I was buying a fixer-upper, but for just $700 w/AC,...I couldn't resist.
Most of the issues have been identified and I can deal with them, but this one has me confused.
While driving, and with almost no warning, pressure to the accelerator pedal of anything more than the lightest of touches seems to cause loss of power. Even in 1st gear, attempting to accelerate is pointless. HOWEVER,...if I turn the engine off, then immediately restart it,...everything is fine again,...until another few minutes and/or miles go by,...and it happens again!
As it is, I can drive it,...sort of. I just occasionally, before it bogs down, take it out of gear, turn it off, turn the key back, let out the clutch, and let it restart itself. I drove all over town today like this, gathering assorted parts at junkyards.
What can cause this condition? What avenue of investigation should I take to track down the fault?
