No I didn't use a timing light, I don't have one or a vacuum gauge. I can get a video of it running. The smoke smells more like gas. I haven't put the shifter boot on yet and it really smells like gas on the inside while it's running.
When I first crank it, and it's idled up, it seems to run fine. No gas smell or light smoke. After it idles down is when it smells. When I turn the a.c. on it seems to get worse and lightly smokes. I haven't really driven it other than around the yard to test out the clutch.
Yep I replaced...
I checked it at cold then let the truck warm up a little and checked to see if it changed. It changed as it warmed so I was thinking it's ok. I'll probably just replace it anyway later on. Found these on here I think.
Checked the temp sensor with a meter, seems to be working. Probably have to let someone more experienced take a look at it.
Thanks for the help anyway.
I agree that would help.
But if you can't find any ratings then it'd probably not be a great idea to grab some 4k watt amp and throw at them. My audiobahn is good for around 800 watts and I've got like 300 going to it. I don't want or need to wake up the neighborhood just add a little depth...
While I tend to lean more towards name brand stuff, I picked up a cheap boss amp maybe 8 years ago. It still works good and no problems outta it. I wouldn't use their decks though.
Thanks for the suggestion, I may run these awhile or may not. Haven't really decided yet. When I do I'm gonna go with the lmc and bring it back to more of a factory look. These may end up behind the grille like a light bar or in a bumper.
I plan on either having someone look at it or just get the diagnostic tools later on. Just trying to get ideas in case it's just something easy and learning more about it as I go.
I read that also, but does it effect the gauge at all? My gauge seems to be working fine. Is there anyway to test it or just buy a new one.
Edit: found the resistance chart in another thread, will give it a check tomorrow.
I'm having a problem with mine but I think it's just from the bulb not fitting good and making contact. Sockets are packed with old grease and I'm hoping that's the problem. Wiggling them around they come on fine.