4.3

  1. J

    4.3 misfire with EGR

    Hey group I’m at a dead end. ‘94 4.3l manual trans. New delco plugs, wires, cap, rotor, egr valve, egr solenoid, MAP sensor, IAC valve, O2 sensor, fuel filter, rebuilt the throttle body, removed the intake manifold and cleared all passages, new CT sensor, cleaned the grounds, normal manifold...
  2. J

    Crank no spark

    96 k1500 4.3 crank no start. Code 1351 for high voltage to icm Good fuel pressure no spark and wet plugs, new icm, coil, crank an cam sensor, I know it’s not distributor because the main plug to distributor is not getting power, the white wire that’s supposed to be a pulsating ground is a...
  3. H

    1997 4.3 V6 Occasional Random Misfires

    Hello all, I have a 1997 Chevy C1500 Work Truck 2WD Single Cab long bed boring edition (I love this truck don't get me wrong) with the 4.3L v6. I've got 207k miles on it. I bought this truck with right around 200k and recent maintenance records and the previous owner took it for every service...
  4. 95blue

    1995 4.3 TBI engine search

    Hey yall so I got a late year K1500 94 10/94, with the 4.3v6 I believe it’s it’s not a vortec 4.3 just has the valve covers for it. But since it’s a turn over year for the OBS with the dash change and the change to OBD 2. I got the short end of the stick so my problem is finding a parts truck or...
  5. J

    94 cheynne Radiator

    bought a replacement radiator for my 94 chevy Cheyenne 4x4 4.3v6 and its smaller than the orignal. Can i still run it?
  6. Greentruk

    4.3 vortec motor mounts

    I have a 1996 GMC sierra k1500 with the v6 4.3 vortec. I cannot find new motor mounts anywhere. Just wondering if anyone was having this issue and possibly knows where to get them Part numbers below Right: 22146268 Left: 22146269
  7. H

    Connecting rod orientation

    Hi, this is my first engine rebuild on a chevy c1500 4.3 vortec with the internal balance shaft, and I got a little carried away when tearing it down and did not mark the connecting rods and caps when I removed them. They have a dimple on them which I assume is to face them the correct way but...
  8. gt500fiveh

    Can i put a blazer steering column in a 1994 c1500?

    Ok guys, might be a silly question, but can i put a blazer steering column in my 1994 chevrolet c1500 wt? i have to put a new one in since my cousin busted my old one and i was wondering since its the only one i have laying around. anything helps thanks!
  9. HaremStorm

    Semi-urgent engine problems pt2

    Hey all, new day. New issues. Truck desc. is in the signature. (Duckie) it's sounding like I'm missing 4/6 cyl. on top of my old issues (see attached links for video and previous post) it's really the full package. Spits sputters backfires through exhaust extremely rich to the point fuel is all...
  10. Bluey Chevy

    18" rims and 255/70R18 tires on 98 4.3K1500

    I put Bridgestone Deullers in above size on stock 2008 Silverado rims Truck came with worn 265/65 R18 I'm liking the look and performance. Very truck looking, just to edge of wheelwell, not bulgy. Nimble compared to prior. I used gps to check speed. Speedo was lower than actual. On the...
  11. A

    Crank, Spark, No Fuel after changing clutch line assembly

    not sure if this is the right place to ask this but here goes: I have a 1995 4.3 vortec with man trans. I had to drop the pan and replace bearings and during that process I developed a pinhole leak in my hydrolic clutch line. So I figure I'd just replace the whole assembly. Got that done, bled...
  12. L

    96 4.3 throwing codes after cap and rotor replacement

    my 96 4.3 is giving me codes p0102 p1345 p0700 after changing cap a rotor and air filter. The truck will start up and run fine.
  13. Cheyenne97

    1997 Cheyenne

    1997 C1500 with the 4.3L V6. Picked it up locally off a guy from my home town. Model year is my birth year. Tags are my birth month. CLEAN overall for having been around and almost everything on her is original including the paint (minus the hood, that peeled a few years back according to the...
  14. 1994chevycheyenne

    Chevy 4.3 Firepower Ignition Kit from Performance Distributor

    Here's a full review of the Chevy 4.3 Firepower Ignition Kit from Performance Distributor. The Chevy 4.3 Firepower Ignition Kit consists of the Screamin’ Demon Coil, Dyna-Module, LiveWires spark plug wires and a brass terminal cap and rotor. I also replaced my Autolite spark plugs for some...
  15. 1994chevycheyenne

    4.3 V6 Distributor Removal: Need Help

    I am planning on doing the intake manifold gaskets in my 1994 C1500 with the 4.3, but the ONLY part of the procedure that I'm nervous about is removing the distributor and then putting it back in and getting all that right. I really don't want to have to take the truck to someone, but I also...
  16. 1994chevycheyenne

    DIY Oil Change - 1994 Chevy Cheyenne C/1500 with 4.3L V6

    Today, I did a DIY oil and filter change on my 1994 Chevy Cheyenne C/1500 with the 4.3L V6 Engine. Changing the oil was a very simple and straightforward process on this truck.
  17. E

    1993 5-speed 4.3 to 305/350 V8

    I bought a 4.3L 5 speed V6 silverado recently and I was wondering what transmission came on those from the factory? Along with that, I wa wondering if that transmission would be compatible with a v8 swap. I'm interested in beefing up the truck in the future.
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