truck drives like crap when its wet or cold out

Synchros shot? Weird noises while shifting? Not sure what needs to be replaced?
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truck drives like crap when its wet or cold out

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ok so the last few days its been raining and everytime i start off from a stop its really rough. anyway i shift into second at like 8 MPH which is where i usually shift at and the truck shakes and shit up until about 18-20. third does it up to like 29 it just acts like i keep letting my foot off the gas and it bucks like crazy. anyway any clue what is causing this?
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I think I'd start with plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. It's probably due anyway, and one or more of those things should be causing your issue. If the ignition system has worn to the point that it's no longer watertight, moisture can get inside, causing a short and a misfire. It should all be pretty cheap stuff, too.
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I second that notion.
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ok i will try that thanks
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i think for all that shit it should cost you around 50 bucks, at least for what year your truck is.
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Another vote for ignition maintenance parts.

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yeah i just looked up prices its around 50 for all of it
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yeah im kind of a god 8)
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Ill be the judge of that
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And your father smells of elderberries
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quit shortshifting
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permabanned wrote:quit shortshifting
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Add me to the list of people saying ignition system maintenance.
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