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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...
- James Archer
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- Jun 14, 2021
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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...
- James Archer
- Thread
- Dec 9, 2020
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Transmissions
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...
- James Archer
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- Jul 22, 2020
- Replies: 41
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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...
- James Archer
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- Jun 20, 2020
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Introduction