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  1. Ontheboulder

    Alternator issues

    you might try replacing the belt,sometimes they get worn in to a certain pulley but start making noise with a new one
  2. Ontheboulder

    TBI idle

    Just rebuilt my TBI. fired right up but after a couple minutes the idle would drop then come back up? no codes to see maybe throttle position sensor? runs good other than the idle dropping the rising back to normal. Any ideas??thanks
  3. Ontheboulder

    new alternator now won't start.

    check your fuses,when the alternator died it may have taken a fuse with it!
  4. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    well the start up with the rebuilt throttle body is on hold while I clean up this bunch of new snow from yesterday! maybe tomorrow!!
  5. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    after the plowing got done and the snow blowing, I got the throttle body re installed on the truck- fingers crossed it works, no spare parts in the rebuild kit so i hope all is gonna be good. The new throttle cable was kinda stubborn but I won! start up will be tomorrow!
  6. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    today with it snowin like a bastard was rebuild the throttle body day!!tomorrow will be plowing and maybe install the new throttle cable and test the new pedal tension.
  7. Ontheboulder

    Batteries

    not sure what brand of battery people are running in their rigs but just thought i would brag a little on my AC/Delco that is in my Jeep j20 for the past 9 years. the truck has been sitting for about 3 weeks, not started or moved.figured it was time to run it a bit since its been around 15 to 20...
  8. Ontheboulder

    Problem solved

    sometimes they get an air lock, needs to be burped. they can be frustrating to get out. I have parked my rig with the nose uphill and sometimes that will work
  9. Ontheboulder

    Draining antifreeze before changing intake manifold

    you should be good if you drain the radiator and pull the bottom hose off. might get a dribble in the lifter valley nothing you can't get with a rag or paper towels
  10. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

    hopefully this can help anyone else in the same boat!!
  11. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

    the spring is on the linkage side of the body and the brass spacer is where the other spring used to be!!
  12. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

  13. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

    I just posted what I tried ,throttle tension is much much better!!
  14. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

    Ok a quick update!!! I took the spring off the opposite side from the cable linkage. One screw and popped the spring out, big difference in the throttle linkage tension!! I made a spacer out of a brass door bushing to take up the space of the spring,not sure if that was necessary but its in and...
  15. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

    seems to be a issue with that year,can't figure out why they put a spring on each side of the shaft for return, even if I could reduce the spring tension would be a plus
  16. Ontheboulder

    anybody ever remove the springs on a TBI throttle shaft?

    posted in here earlier, thinking of removing the springs on my TBI and going with regular return spring like a carb set up. seems to be overkill on the spring tension and would make for a softer pedal,easier to feather into the throttle. Any thoughts??
  17. Ontheboulder

    What is an goodwrench targetmaster 350?

    I use Citrol for degreaser/cleaner. Its biodegradable and works great.if you got decent water pressure you can just spray most of the dirt and grime off in a couple rounds of using it. spray it on and let it soak for 10-15 minutes then wash it off. just google Citrol and you can see where you...
  18. Ontheboulder

    TBI throttle return spring tension

    Has anyone tried to reduce the throttle return spring tension on a 5.7 throttle body? seems kind overly stiff. Anyone just remove those springs and use regular springs like on a carb?
  19. Ontheboulder

    What did you pay for a square

    I bought this 87 GMC for 2400 three years ago
  20. Ontheboulder

    TBI rebuild kit.

    what has everyone been using for a TBI rebuild kit? Lots to choose from. 1987 GMC with a 5.7 Thoughts,pros and cons! Are there any out there that are better for ethanol fuel ??
  21. Ontheboulder

    Proper process for painting most of your interior parts

    I did mine from the blue to a dark charcoal gray. washed in hot soapy water then wipe down with de-natured alcohol then wipe down with rubbing alcohol turned out great!! I replaced the insert fabric with a light gray suede
  22. Ontheboulder

    AC vs Non AC KickPanel Vent Help

    My 87 only has the vent on the passenger side, the drivers side would interfere with the emergency brake pedal
  23. Ontheboulder

    emergency brake cables

    I got a few parts from Lokar for the emergency brakes. they have a good selection of things
  24. Ontheboulder

    emergency brake cables

    I can get you some tomorrow, if it has the 87 rear end in it you can but the correct cables. my truck the previous owner had put a older model rear in it and the brake cable were different than the 87 . IF you look at LMC catalog they have a good diagram of the different years cable setups and...
  25. Ontheboulder

    bulb socket for transfer case shifter cover.

    any one know where to find the bulb socket for the transfer case boot cover? this is on my 87 gmc v2500. Mine has 3 wires coming out of it, or will a standard side marker light socket work? its a push in and twist type socket, thanks

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