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Engine stalls when shifted in gear/accelerated and when I cover the carb with my hand
What is a possible solution to fixing it, if any?- SCtractorboy
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine stalls when shifted in gear/accelerated and when I cover the carb with my hand
1985 Chevy Silverado C10 Engine is a V8 305 I recently noticed that when I’m driving down the road my truck hesitates when first accelerating from a stop. It bogs down then catches back up with itself (or stalls). It feels like there’s a loss of power when going up hills also. Parked it a few...- SCtractorboy
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine turns over but wont start, ignition?
It is HEI, what's an easy way to check the voltage on the distributor?- SCtractorboy
- Post #11
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine turns over but wont start, ignition?
Just had my ICM tested and it passed, but I replaced it anyways. Still won't start though. Also tried shooting some starting fluid into the carb and still nothing. Stumped as to what I should try next, any feedback? -Josh- SCtractorboy
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine turns over but wont start, ignition?
So got an early start this morning to remove the ICM an have it tested and come to realize the connector wasn't even connected. I tried starting my truck before I plugged it in just for the heck of it and of course it wouldn't start, plugged in the connector and tried starting and it fired right...- SCtractorboy
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine turns over but wont start, ignition?
I figured this was a ignition issue as I would let the engine warm up and it shut off once it had warmed up. It didn't choke out or anything as it would when starving for fuel. Once I allowed it to cool, several hours later, it would start back up again and repeat this process (for for about 10...- SCtractorboy
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Cruise control and windshield wiper fluid switch troubleshokt
'85 C10 V8-305 I'm having an issue where my cruise control doesn't work and my windshield wiper switch and fluid switch acts up. More detailed: 1) cruise control does not work 2) my windshield wiper fluid switch when activated, does not have any fluid come out but my wipers move like...- SCtractorboy
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
