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Low throttle input/won't idle in park

I'll give that a shot in the afternoon after work. For ***** and giggles I just checked for codes the old fashion was. Just realized there's a code 32 for the EGR stuff.
- James Archer
- Post #10
- Jun 14, 2021
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Low throttle input/won't idle in park

I'll look into the GM manual today and get a 190 back in the truck. I did use the TBI intake manifold gasket. They looked weird to me when I got them so I had to research those beforei put them in. After the truck does it's little breaking up act it opens up and pulls great. Holds 65 mph with no...
- James Archer
- Post #8
- Jun 14, 2021
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Low throttle input/won't idle in park

Yes I followed the service manual. Bought the OBD1 to USB reader for my laptop so I could see exactly what the truck was reading and bought the Haynes manual. And I agree with you on the thermostat. I had a 180 in it before but it was doing the same thing as far as not opening till late. Was...
- James Archer
- Post #6
- Jun 14, 2021
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Low throttle input/won't idle in park

I also run a 165 thermostat in it. For some odd reason the thermostat doesn't open up till around 180-190 then when it does it drops to around 160-165
- James Archer
- Post #4
- Jun 14, 2021
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Low throttle input/won't idle in park

89 k1500 with the 350 TBI I set the idle to 675ish then the computer turns it up to 700-800. Fuel pressure is 12 psi
- James Archer
- Post #3
- Jun 14, 2021
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Low throttle input/won't idle in park

I've been chasing the little gremlin for a couple weeks now. Once the truck is is park it idle surges a few times then eventually stalls out. When leaving a light or stop sign if I don't get on it more than 25% throttle it'll either brake up and stalls or picks up and goes. Here's a list of...
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- Thread
- Jun 14, 2021
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
89 K1500 restoration

So I've been away for a little while and the truck has been my daily for the last couple weeks! I've got the trans finally rebuilt, I lost 2nd gear one night on my way home and finally got tired of dealing with it. $ 2,200 I got the trans pulled and rebuilt with all the upgraded parts and even...
- James Archer
- Post #14
- Jun 14, 2021
- Forum: Introduction
Transmission diag hwlp

That's what I'm trying to piece together now. I've priced out new trans options, DIY rebuilds and the one qoute from the shop. The night it gave me issues I just parked it and forgot about it. Got a little bit of snow today and our little Chevy Cruze wasn't happy. To be honest I'm kinda hoping...
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- Post #5
- Dec 9, 2020
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission diag hwlp

I guess it was a 700R4 cause that's what this year came with and the trans shop confirmed it for me. I did find a really good shop that my grandfather and all his hot rod friends use but the wanted 3,000 to pull and rebuild. Yes the filter is installed right with the new o-ring. The magnet was...
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- Post #4
- Dec 9, 2020
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission diag hwlp

So I'm currently in the process of redoing my 89 k1500 350. I have the 700r4 trans. I've noticed it was shifting a little hard so I replaced the tranny fluid, filter And gasket. Noticed that two bolts where missing out of the pan and yes it does drip a little bit. Ordered a whole new pan and...
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- Thread
- Dec 9, 2020
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Transmissions
5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

New ignition module is in. Drove it around for a little and it backfired like crazy. So I decided to take the base timing back down to 0 and right back to the same issue. At low RPM it wants to stall out and when I first get onto the gas it boggs down and then picks up a little
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- Post #40
- Aug 2, 2020
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

I appreciate your help and ton! I ended up going to the motor guy I use for all my race stuff. He's an old timer so I figured he would have some suggestions. He suggested I put 6 degrees base timing in it and change the injectors and change the igniton module to the acdelco I ordered. ( To me it...
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- Post #36
- Jul 30, 2020
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

Any suggestions on how to diagnose that? Being that most of the parts are all original I don't have a issue replacing parts being that I'm doing a full restoration on my truck. When I did the research about the code 90% of the people having the issue I am having has to do with that part of a...
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- Post #34
- Jul 30, 2020
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

ordered module and thermal paste! Will be here Friday. Might even invest in tuner pro also if this doesn't fix anything.
- James Archer
- Post #31
- Jul 29, 2020
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

Finally figured somethings out. Got the exhaust temporary on. No more EVAP leak code but now I'm throwing a Code 42. Any suggestions on where to start with this? So far it runs perfect besides at low idle. It hiccups then takes off Ignition Bypass Circuit Error
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- Post #26
- Jul 29, 2020
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance