MustGoFaster
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10-08-24 12:28 PM - Post#2874515
This is my 3rd tbi truck, and arguably the most gutless. I'm at my wits end to make it a tolerable driver.
186k. New fuel filter and fuel pump. New catalytic converter and 3" exhaust. Basic tune up stuff, plugs (Delco copper), wires, cap/rotor. Timing reset to 0-1 adv (Was 4 deg advanced).
A thought I had was a lack of total distributor timing... But seeing it's all ECM controlled (has a non-oem distributor in there from PO) so I'm not sure that can happen. Maybe my damper has slipped and not showing proper timing?
I am hoping to get a set of injectors rebuilt, but that's my only other option I can think of.
It has 4.10 gears and 285/75/15 tires. I know the cheap wheels are heavy but its still a lower gear than the 3.73s and stock tires. I can't even get the thing to bark the tires, even in the rain. Seems to pull ok in 1st or 2nd, but on the highway it's a total dog. Torque converter locks up properly, fluid looks fine.
Tell me what the heck I'm missing? New O2 sensor? MTC1 cam swap??
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bobb
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10-11-24 07:29 AM - Post#2874571
In response to MustGoFaster
as i understand it you need to know fuel pressure.
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MustGoFaster
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10-12-24 01:57 PM - Post#2874614
In response to bobb
It maintains 13 psi with the new pump
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bobb
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10-13-24 10:26 AM - Post#2874642
In response to MustGoFaster
i would play with the timing a bit. also check to see if the cam has a bad lobe. did you do a compression or leak down test?
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Edited by bobb on 10-13-24 10:27 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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MustGoFaster
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10-17-24 02:58 PM - Post#2874789
In response to bobb
Yeah, I thought of a compression test the other day. I'll give that a shot and see where it falls.
If I bump up the timing is there a way for me to know if it's hitting the knock limit and retarding it?
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someotherguy
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10-17-24 11:57 PM - Post#2874795
In response to MustGoFaster
Scanner with live data will show you knock counts and knock retard. Problem these days is finding one that is OBD1 compatible. Last one I used was a borrowed OTC Genisys.
In the limited experiments I did, even a couple degrees of advance was enough to cause knock counts and knock retard. I'm sure each engine can vary based on a number of criteria, though.
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MustGoFaster
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10-21-24 12:19 PM - Post#2874888
In response to someotherguy
Yeah, that's why I've always stuck with 0-2. I don't see it getting much unless the damper has slipped. I guess I should verify that first visually between the rotor and timing mark.
I just don't understand this thing. I know its heavier than my previous pickups being a suburban, but it's even more gutless than my 91 when I sold it with all threes across the odometer and higher gears.
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