MT, first, thank you for the input...
i am by no means a mechanic but i do know how to turn a wrench, lol.
what are you guys taking about when you say use a paper clip to test between pins? or would it be easier if i just took the truck to a mechanic and let them fix it? i am hopeing that i can do this on my own as i have low funds at the moment.... i have a MAF sensor that came off of an older 87 350 tbi... tried it and same issue, there seems to be way to much vacuum on the line that runs to it from the TBI.
can these vehicles run without the vaccum system hooked up? i live in texas and this will be an off road vehicle only so emissions is not going to be an issue to pass. this will primarily be a hunting truck and farm use vehicle. just need it to run as best as it can.... thanks