Update: Lucas transmission fix fixed the problem where it wouldn’t engage when put in reverse. However the truck is still acting up. Also in regards to the timing, it’s fine, I’ve had it checked by a mechanic buddy of mine and he said it was all good too. He cannot put his finger on what this...
All components of the distributor except the distributor itself were replaced within the past month or so.
Also, I’ve checked the timing numerous times and the timing is fine.
You know, I’ve thought about that because it did seem odd to me that it didn’t have a 700R4, but it definitely has a th350. I’ll look into that, maybe a previous owner switched the trans.
Compression is good. It has a th350 trans, and vacuum I’ve checked the vacuum and it is fine. I’ve also tried getting gas from somewhere else and made no difference.
Ok so the grounds are good, actually every wire is good, I went ahead and checked them all. And as for how it does with temperature, it does this no matter if it’s warmed up or not, it might be slightly worse when warm but not by much.
No the right fuel has always been put in, the carb is perfectly fine as it’s brand new and I’ve checked numerous time to make sure it’s all good, there are absolutely no vacuum leaks at all anywhere and the fuel filter is clean. I’ve also checked the firing order multiple times. The engine is as...
There are no vacuum leaks, made sure of that. The problem started a few days before I changed the spark plugs, and it pretty much just started out of nowhere.
Yes it ran right with the Holley to begin with. The carb is tuned about as perfect as it can be, this problem just started manifesting itself within the past two or so weeks.
Hello everyone. I have a 1985 Chevy c10 that’s been running pretty rough here recently and I cannot for the life of me figure out why. When you try to crank it up you have to hold it for awhile before it fires up, and then as soon as it fires up it acts like it struggles to stay cranked, every...