Recent content by chmurphy
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New (dirty) oil filters?
I was hoping I got some counterfeit filters but I went and got a filter from orilies and its even worse. I googled 'wix filter overspray' and i'm not the only guy that sees this stuff. Apparently when WiX was sold they moved manufacturing to Mexico and this is what we get. Regarding the... -
New (dirty) oil filters?
Out of curiosity I emailed WiX about this and they called me. They informed me that they don't have overspray : And they also said for the light duty platforms they used rolled threads, which these filters have cut threads, I even cut myself wiping them down. I'm planning on going... -
New (dirty) oil filters?
in case anyone else was curious, i researched a bit more and found a lot of people saying its normal machining residue (oil/shavings) and it seems they just wipe the filter off and wipe the threads. -
New (dirty) oil filters?
Been doing oil changes for the last 10 years and just in the past year I notice sometimes oil filters are dusty right out of the box. Is this normal? This is a new wix filter: and after wiping it with a towel: and some of what is on the towel is magnetic. Am i being a worrywart ? -
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high idle
my kind of answer! truck does not have AC and yes defrost was on. Thanks a million !- chmurphy
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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high idle
Hello, troubleshooting an issue with high idle in park and neutral and i narrowed it down to the choke (i think?). With the electrical connection to this (picture) connected, and the engine somewhat warm, the bolt looking piston (?) pushes out against the throttle linkage and causes the idle...- chmurphy
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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tv cable for 700r4
ok did as you said and hit the button, opened the throttle via carb linkage, pushed the casing back and released the lock. Weather says its 41 degrees here and park and neutral idle is 900-1000 rpm while revers and drive is at 600-700 rpm. Is that normal?- chmurphy
- Post #3
- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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tv cable for 700r4
I've read a lot of the tv cable and wanted to make sure mine was set right, however it doesn't ratchet like all the things I've read, instead (with the button pressed in) the tv cable moves back and fourth freely. I just found that when I depress the button, I can pull the sleeve out with my...- chmurphy
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- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair
Nice tip, already had the 1/2 pex at the house so free fix.- chmurphy
- Post #310
- Forum: Paint and Body
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Vacuum line identification
Great, thanks for clarifying. Much appreciated!- chmurphy
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Vacuum line identification
Hello, can anyone help me identify this hose? Several vacuum diagrams I've looked at didn't seem to show it. This is on a 86 Silverado 2wd 305.- chmurphy
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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rear drums not workin
alright probably made the wife mad but re-adjusted the shoes a little more snug, and started the truck and voila they worked. -
rear drums not workin
Thanks for your help, i'll try to come back when i get it on the road and update. -
rear drums not workin
Doesn't feel like any resistance at all. Haven't driven it since the cylinders were replaced and brakes bled yesterday, and no the truck wasn't running. Does it need to be running? Some sort of vacuum functionality? Havent replaced the rubber line, I read last night that sometimes they...
