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  1. James Archer

    Low throttle input/won't idle in park

    I'll give that a shot in the afternoon after work. For shits and giggles I just checked for codes the old fashion was. Just realized there's a code 32 for the EGR stuff.
  2. James Archer

    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...
  3. James Archer

    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...
  4. James Archer

    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
  5. James Archer

    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
  6. James Archer

    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...
  7. James Archer

    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...
  8. James Archer

    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...
  9. James Archer

    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...
  10. James Archer

    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...
  11. James Archer

    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
  12. James Archer

    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...
  13. James Archer

    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...
  14. James Archer

    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.
  15. James Archer

    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
  16. James Archer

    5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

    Thanks everyone for the advice! I really appreciate it. The parts I put it I wanted to replace either way due to the truck being 30 years old. The previous owner said that the motor was swapped at one point. I did the error code reading and got 33. Which comes up as MAP low vaccum
  17. James Archer

    5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

    Update as of today - New distributor - New ignition coil - New EGR valve - Pulled the carb apart and new pressure regulator internals - Timed base 0 with it unplugged then plugged it in. - pulled the negative terminal for an hour to reset everything - test TPS voltage. Idle is .74 WOT is 3.4ish...
  18. James Archer

    5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

    Just got done and still having an issue. I reset the timing unplugged to 0 replugged it and it's around 14 ( off of the timing marker ) took out the IAC and reset the pin. Unplugged the battery for 5 minutes. Put a wire in-between the A and B connectors. Let that sit for 5 minutes. Disconnected...
  19. James Archer

    5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

    I reset the base timing to 0 with the plug unplugged last night but when I plugged it back in the timing was at 14-15. From what I understood from the internet it should be around 4. So I redid the timing and went past 0 with it unplugged and plugged it back in, checked it and now its around 8-9.
  20. James Archer

    89 K1500 restoration

    Here is the latest picture of the build so far.
  21. James Archer

    5.7L TBI stalling and low idle help

    Praying that someone can help me diagnose this issue I'm having. At slow speeds and under load the oil pressure drops to 5ish and stalls out. Also while driving down the road it'll cut in and out for a few seconds. The motor seems very weak to me vs what it should be. It's a 89 k1500 5.7L TBI...
  22. James Archer

    89 K1500 restoration

    I've seen that video as well! Unfortunately I'm on the other side of the US but the patch work starts this week! Truck is running (sort of) registered and on the road. Got a big motor issue I've been trying to work out for the past 2 days. I've done tons of work since my last post. Frame and the...
  23. James Archer

    89 K1500 restoration

    Thanks everyone! Had a busy weekend so I havent had time to work on it. My wheels and tires should be here Wednesday. So I'm hoping to start redoing the frame and underneath the bed this week before I put them on the truck!
  24. James Archer

    89 K1500 restoration

    Currently redoing my 89 k1500 4wd 5.7L regular cab and 5-6' bed. Im looking for a few suggestions. Currently I'm interested in finding an exhaust but nervous on what to buy. I'd like long tubes with a dual exit if possible. I ordered new wheels and tires from CarID and getting rid of the...
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