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Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-29-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Thermostat is correct. Water Pump I doubt is the...

Thermostat is correct. Water Pump I doubt is the issue because the problem stayed the same before and after I replaced. Had gaskets though I might go ahead and do along with intake gasket since it...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-26-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Good info on the VIN, thx. Coolant is staying...

Good info on the VIN, thx. Coolant is staying clean, oil is clean, still have a very slight leak at the water neck so I'll have to use some sealant on that. Changed the thermostat so many times I...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-18-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Those are some useful temps. I'll have to check...

Those are some useful temps. I'll have to check those. As I remember though at least at the stat housing it was about 200 and I don't remember the other temps, but the heater hoses I don't think...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-18-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

I'll post my VIN later but pretty sure the engine...

I'll post my VIN later but pretty sure the engine is stock. A/C system is original, nothing modified with the belt drive.

The temp gauge is hooked up where the stock sensor is for the dash...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-07-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

This is the second much shorter clip ...

This is the second much shorter clip
https://youtu.be/5pAfWCJ65lk

Hopefully these worked. You can hear the rpms and and see them along with the temp. A couple times I down shifted to get the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-06-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

OK Here's the first clip, a bit long but I'm not...

OK Here's the first clip, a bit long but I'm not exactly youtube proficient when it comes to posting so you may want to skip a bit. You'll see it get up to temp at about 220-230. Traffic was crap so...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-06-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

The bad ground would probably explain the stock...

The bad ground would probably explain the stock dash gauge to read the way it was. Now that the weather hasn't got above 60 it seems it doesn't go higher than 240, but it will hit 240 usually on the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-02-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Yeah the temp sensor next to the stat is for the...

Yeah the temp sensor next to the stat is for the injection and the one on the passenger side by the exhaust manifold is to the gauge.

I don't think my gauge is incorrect though. Being mechanical...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
11-01-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

The temp gage is totally mechanical, no...

The temp gage is totally mechanical, no electrical. I do have an IR thermometer. Last time I checked it I hit the thermostat housing and I think the hottest I saw it get was right about 200, I...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-29-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Snugged the bolts and tried a new gasket, temp...

Snugged the bolts and tried a new gasket, temp is still all over the place on the gauge. Driving around town seems fine until I hit highway speeds, will be fine and hold steady about 220 for a bit...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-28-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Just replaced the water pump. Stat is new and is...

Just replaced the water pump. Stat is new and is a 195 degree. Even tested it and the old one in boiling water to see if they opened up and at the same time and both were the same and seemed good. ...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-27-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Damn, something still up. Driving home was all...

Damn, something still up. Driving home was all good until I made a quick stop at the store and drove the remaining 1/2 mile home. All the sudden after a few stop amd goes at the lights the temp...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-27-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Drive to work went good. Didn't overheat...

Drive to work went good. Didn't overheat according to the gauge. While on the gas it stayed at 200 and waiting at the lights it got up to maybe 230, almost 240. Felt the upper hose and didn't seem...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-27-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

It's a 4.3 tbi Vin z. Coolant goes from the top...

It's a 4.3 tbi Vin z. Coolant goes from the top of the intake in the back of the engine through the half metal tube to the core then to the top passenger side of the radiator. I replace that half...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-26-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Now with the gauges in and the thermostat in I...

Now with the gauges in and the thermostat in I watched the temp. I could hold it at 2k rpm for a long as I like and it wouldn't go over about 200 degrees. Soon as I let off it would climb between...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-26-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

I was thinking of trying that flushed it a couple...

I was thinking of trying that flushed it a couple times but didn't use any cleaner. Didn't know about the plugs until a few days ago. Where are they at?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-25-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Got the temp and oil gauges hooked up (after...

Got the temp and oil gauges hooked up (after breaking the stupid brass fitting the oil sensor was attached to). Oil pressure is normal so my gauge is lying to me. Haven't put the thermostat back in...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-22-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Radiator is maybe 2 years old. Removed it to...

Radiator is maybe 2 years old. Removed it to flush it good and still looks new. No debris or bent fins. Clutch is good too, moves lots of air and the shroud is in place also.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-22-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Yeah it's getting that high. When the gauge was...

Yeah it's getting that high. When the gauge was blinking I was able to pull over really quick and pop the hood, felt the upper hose and could feel the coolant boiling. I swear I heard the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-21-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lytesp33d

Changed the heater core and now overheats

92 s10 4.3 tbi with 250k miles ... So my heater core was leaking, changed it, no issue there. Now since then it gets too hot on the freeway and warmer than normal around town. Digital gauge starts...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-03-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,587
Posted By Lytesp33d

92 s10 sudden high idle after backfire

So this morning I started up blazer. While I was cranking it over just before it started it sounded like it backfired out the carb. Now all the sudden it's idling higher than normal. I'm not totally...
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