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From: Missouri
I've heard, depending on the application, that its not bad.
I've even heard of carborator replacements that have a single injector in it, so it still looks like a carb, acts like a carb, but is electronically controlled.
I've even heard of carborator replacements that have a single injector in it, so it still looks like a carb, acts like a carb, but is electronically controlled.
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From: Whittier, CA
I'm using a Howell kit. They've been selling them forever. It is throttle body injection. Uses GM hardware from 4.3L V6. The controls include an ECM, heated O2 sensor, coolant temp sensor, and a piggy backed VSS sensor. All GM stuff and they give you the part numbers so you can buy replacements inexpensively if needed. It is only a fuel delivery system. Does not control timing or advance. All original mechanical and vacuum for that. If you want to pass smog in CA, it is the only reasonable option.
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From: Northern CO
Hope all the moms are having a good day. We have 2"-5" of snow forecasted today and 1"-3" tomorrow morning. Have certainly had a wide variety of weather since we've arrived.
The truck is DOA. Tried a SnapOn inspection camera and it only fits part of the way into the glow plug hole. Put the valve spring compressor on the exhaust valve on cylinder 1 and it moves up and down no problem. Put it on the intake valve and the valve is locked up. Tried hitting on it with a 3lb sledge with no luck. At the very least I'm going to have to get heads rebuilt. Looking for a machine shop this week to get pricing on the heads and a full rebuild. Thank the Lord my new position cane with a company truck.
The truck is DOA. Tried a SnapOn inspection camera and it only fits part of the way into the glow plug hole. Put the valve spring compressor on the exhaust valve on cylinder 1 and it moves up and down no problem. Put it on the intake valve and the valve is locked up. Tried hitting on it with a 3lb sledge with no luck. At the very least I'm going to have to get heads rebuilt. Looking for a machine shop this week to get pricing on the heads and a full rebuild. Thank the Lord my new position cane with a company truck.
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That really sucks.
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9 ECHO 1
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Hope all the moms are having a good day. We have 2"-5" of snow forecasted today and 1"-3" tomorrow morning. Have certainly had a wide variety of weather since we've arrived.
The truck is DOA. Tried a SnapOn inspection camera and it only fits part of the way into the glow plug hole. Put the valve spring compressor on the exhaust valve on cylinder 1 and it moves up and down no problem. Put it on the intake valve and the valve is locked up. Tried hitting on it with a 3lb sledge with no luck. At the very least I'm going to have to get heads rebuilt. Looking for a machine shop this week to get pricing on the heads and a full rebuild. Thank the Lord my new position cane with a company truck.
The truck is DOA. Tried a SnapOn inspection camera and it only fits part of the way into the glow plug hole. Put the valve spring compressor on the exhaust valve on cylinder 1 and it moves up and down no problem. Put it on the intake valve and the valve is locked up. Tried hitting on it with a 3lb sledge with no luck. At the very least I'm going to have to get heads rebuilt. Looking for a machine shop this week to get pricing on the heads and a full rebuild. Thank the Lord my new position cane with a company truck.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Northern CO
The no start appears to be a bad IDM which I think was caused by a short on #3 injector. Also have a burned pin on the uvch plug for glow plug on cylinder 2.
The locked up valve is probably caused by me allowing a rag to get sucked into the intake spider. I believe the rag and valve are wedged in place against the valve seat. Will know more when I get the heads pulled.
The locked up valve is probably caused by me allowing a rag to get sucked into the intake spider. I believe the rag and valve are wedged in place against the valve seat. Will know more when I get the heads pulled.
