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Issues with 1994 k1500

I hope this helps someone out there in GMT400 land! I've spent 11 months trying to work out a very similar issue. 1994 with 4.3 V6. Changed: TPS, MAP, IAC, Knock sensor, Temperature senders, PCV, EGR, Fuel pressure regulator(2x), Injectors when I rebuilt the TBI, New Distributor(2 times)...
- Petey Mack
- Post #8
- Feb 15, 2024
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Misfire on idle after fixing code 42

Thanks for the reply, I'm just figuring out responding and using the forum. It's a 94' Chevy C1500, 4.3 V6, automatic. Started out a year ago with hard starting when cold(Not really cold at 60 deg. at the lowest. It progressed to lackluster accelleration in the midrange to falling on it's face...
- Petey Mack
- Post #18
- Aug 7, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Misfire on idle after fixing code 42

I'm fed up with it all. Please send any info. I'm posting it for sale next Friday, August 11 if I don't have it perfect again. When it's perfect, you would never know it's a V6 because it accellerates effortlessly and cruises at 75 MPH getting 19 MPH with the A/C on full blast. I bought it from...
- Petey Mack
- Post #15
- Aug 5, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Misfire on idle after fixing code 42

I'm having a very similar issue with my 4.3 V6. It will idle fine without a miss when the advance is unplugged. When it's plugged in it has a miss. My issue goes forward to driving and missing enough to stall at a stop light. In the last 3 months I already went through the laundry list with new...
- Petey Mack
- Post #14
- Aug 5, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance