I have a 1988 Suzuki Samurai. After sitting for a few years, it starts right up. But it quits when accelerated?

What could be wrong with it?I have a 1988 Suzuki Samurai. After sitting for a few years, it starts right up. But it quits when accelerated?
First the basics: You DID drain the old gasoline and replace it? Right?
First check the fuel filter; it may be clogged and restricting fuel flow. Since they're cheap, just change it.I have a 1988 Suzuki Samurai. After sitting for a few years, it starts right up. But it quits when accelerated?
needs tune-up, especially the carburetor.

remove carburetor for cleaning.

check / adjust contact points and condenser if equipped with conventional distributor assy.

check/replace air cleaner.

check/replace fuel and fuel filter.

check / adjust sparkplugs.

check / clean PCV valve.

check engine compression, intake or exhaust valves may not be seating properly..
its a suzuki,thats your problem.I have a 1988 Suzuki Samurai. After sitting for a few years, it starts right up. But it quits when accelerated?
The carburetor's jets might be dirty.
I don't remember if carb or injected, but all cars need extra gas when accelerating.

All carbs have an accelerator pump, with a diaphram that cracks or gets stiff. You should be able to see it squirt out of a little tube into the carb throat when you take off the air cleaner and look down, while pumping. (open the choke by hand, so it does not block your view)



But you should also check the fuel pump pressure, (carb or injection), and replace the fuel filter.



A smaller possibility is the vacuum advance on the distributer. Check if it leaks or holds air by sucking on the hose and seeing if the suction stays.

just tires