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06-18-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

In post #52 I thought you said you had to get it...

In post #52 I thought you said you had to get it towed home with the old coil in?? Maybe the crank sensor was the problem and the coil was wrongly replaced first. To make matters worse the coil was...
05-29-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,729
Posted By Lancealot

The contamination can come from where trans...

The contamination can come from where trans cooler lines run into radiator. The "beast" sun shell is the way to go for replacement part fixing no reverse second and fourth. Just changing that to get...
05-29-2014, 04:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

I've had this happen as well. The oversize screws...

I've had this happen as well. The oversize screws that came with the cap cracked the screw holes. I had gear on along with cap and rotor. I super glued mine on with a couple of large zip ties, one on...
05-26-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,729
Posted By Lancealot

Well now that you got the lock up issue solved...

Well now that you got the lock up issue solved hopefully that will help the next transmission. I would also look into the radiator for cross contamination of trans fluid and antifreeze. Maybe the...
05-24-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,291
Posted By Lancealot

Spell checker killed that last post. Lol.

Spell checker killed that last post. Lol.
05-24-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,291
Posted By Lancealot

Tps effects line pressure. Helps vcm estimate...

Tps effects line pressure. Helps vcm estimate torque. Tranny increases line pressure to prevent slips during shifts when more torque is being used. If the valve body on the tranny wasn't gone through...
05-20-2014, 04:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

Did you ever check the injector wires like said...

Did you ever check the injector wires like said in post#6? Also look at the numbers on the distributer and retrace them to the correct plug. Could just be a brain fart after one of the other fixes....
05-19-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By Lancealot

Carbon build up on the idle air control valve...

Carbon build up on the idle air control valve could be causing it to stick a bit after sitting. When the idle drops from putting it in gear the iac valve should open a little to allow more air and...
05-19-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

Lifters can be changed with intake off valve...

Lifters can be changed with intake off valve covers rocker arms and push rods removed. Heads can stay on. For finding tdc I leave plug in held by only a little threads. When piston is on compression...
05-19-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By Lancealot

Because the engine has been swapped, I would...

Because the engine has been swapped, I would check the grounds. One on the back of each head with 2 or 3 wires in each of the crimp on connections. There is another ground, maybe 2 if there not...
05-19-2014, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,381
Posted By Lancealot

From what I know the rear pick up or sensor for...

From what I know the rear pick up or sensor for the abs is the actual speed sensor on the transfer case. Changing the rear calipers or bleeding should have no effect on abs. The abs controller saw a...
05-19-2014, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,195
Posted By Lancealot

Your pressure is good if the pump is off. When...

Your pressure is good if the pump is off. When your not using the pump prime terminal or the blazer isn't running the pump isn't running. When you cycle the key on without starting the pump only runs...
05-19-2014, 03:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

Correct, its pretty easy to figure that out. The...

Correct, its pretty easy to figure that out. The pump also appears to be submerged in gas inside the punp assembly unless you run it completely dry. The temp of the gasoline surrouding the pump can...
05-18-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 57,039
Posted By Lancealot

Is what your seeing on the tach possibly from the...

Is what your seeing on the tach possibly from the torque convertor locking and unlocking? If its in the shop have them do the crankshaft sensor relearn. It takes 30 seconds and can solve some miss...
05-18-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

I've noticed over 50psi and you may be able to...

I've noticed over 50psi and you may be able to get it started and run OK. If pressure drops a little more it may run but run poor. If it drop just a little more its like shutting the key off. If you...
05-18-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

Got around to putting in the new pump. All good...

Got around to putting in the new pump. All good now. My pressure numbers with the new pump are the same as the old pump when the outside temp was around 60 degrees F. The early morning after the 85...
05-11-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

very upset

The pump failed again. The first day it got over 85 degrees it started and ran for a couple of minutes and died. Crap! New pump is on the way. I might disect the pump motor after I remove it or I...
04-29-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Here's a link to my intermittent fuel problems...

Here's a link to my intermittent fuel problems here on this site. https://blazerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85337
04-29-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Yes with low fuel pressure you still get spark...

Yes with low fuel pressure you still get spark but no fuel will come out of the injectors. I've just experienced fluctuating fuel pressure causing me problems. The fixes you performed could be...
04-29-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

Opening the throttle allows unrestricted air flow...

Opening the throttle allows unrestricted air flow into the cylinder during the intake stroke and compresses cylinders full volume of air. But you did the test the same for other cylinders and got...
04-28-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

I'm assuming you do have fuel and spark and low...

I'm assuming you do have fuel and spark and low compression is the culprit. How many compression strokes with the throttle wide open did it take you to reach 130? Does the oil on your dipstick smell...
04-28-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

Do you think #4 is really missing or do you think...

Do you think #4 is really missing or do you think the VCM is just misinterpreting a miss? If its a phantom miss you could try crankshaft position sensor relearn procedure at your local shop with a...
04-28-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

Hotter plug may help if the heat from compression...

Hotter plug may help if the heat from compression is low. The heat to some extent could be made up for in the plug.
Forum: General Chat
04-28-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Lancealot

Go to Autozone or other store and have codes read...

Go to Autozone or other store and have codes read from the computer. If you can't get it there borrow a code reader from someone or use the loan a tool at a store that does that. First step is see...
04-27-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

You could possibly try running a hotter spark...

You could possibly try running a hotter spark plug in the problem cylinder.
04-27-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Have you verified you signal is getting to the...

Have you verified you signal is getting to the VCM? If it is, do you have spark? Do you have good fuel pressure? Do you have any codes? Why are you thinking CKP sensor?
04-27-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,729
Posted By Lancealot

Get a crankshaft sensor relearn procedure done. A...

Get a crankshaft sensor relearn procedure done. A phantom miss as incorrectly interpreted by the pcm will kick out the torque converter. The pcm think you'll need more torque because of a miss that's...
04-27-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

I have got a code before but that took some abuse...

I have got a code before but that took some abuse to the engine and time before I ever got a code to appear. When I replaced it with one from Autozone (cheap one) it didn't last a year and didn't get...
04-27-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

If the timing cover or sensor are out of spec...

If the timing cover or sensor are out of spec giving a different clearance between the reluctor and the sensor with out any shorts present there will be no code and no signal. This can be easily...
04-27-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

Fuel pump is fixed! I didn't hard wire the...

Fuel pump is fixed! I didn't hard wire the pressure switch but the other 3 plugs were removed and replaced with soldered connections. All the connections were encapsulated in JB Weld. 63 psi with...
Forum: General Chat
04-26-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Lancealot

Check codes etc. With what you gave it sounds...

Check codes etc. With what you gave it sounds like a possible idle air control valve issue. Also heat changes resistance and can effect failing sensors and poor wires and connections.
04-26-2014, 01:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,291
Posted By Lancealot

You could have bad motor mounts. They are poor...

You could have bad motor mounts. They are poor and fail often. With the raising and lowering the transmission to gain access to the bell housing bolts and for realignment when installing the motor...
04-26-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Sorry to here that. When you had the new sensor...

Sorry to here that. When you had the new sensor hooked up to 12 volts and your meter hooked up to the same ground and the signal wire you didn't get the meter to change from voltage to no voltage...
04-25-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Awesome. Feels great doesn't it. Were you able to...

Awesome. Feels great doesn't it. Were you able to confirm the sensor was bad before you replaced it?
04-23-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

Is everyone afraid to touch this one? I believe i...

Is everyone afraid to touch this one? I believe i can possibly save this pump. I would encapsulate the underside connections in epoxy. I would also cut the plug off the top and solder some leads to...
04-22-2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

The electrical connection on the top of the pump...

The electrical connection on the top of the pump also has a plug on its underside which goes to the pump and sender. The pump and sender are not hard wired to the top most or outer connection on the...
04-22-2014, 05:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

Before spending money on the upgrade I would...

Before spending money on the upgrade I would unplug the harness from the top of the upper intake and make sure all the injector pins are fully extended and not bent. I would also get the pin out for...
04-21-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,261
Posted By Lancealot

I believe the evaporator canister purge valve...

I believe the evaporator canister purge valve vents into number 4 intake port. If the valve is stuck open maybe would cause you a problem. You should check compression. A leaky valve or head gasket...
04-21-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Post back results.

Post back results.
04-21-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

Well fuel line fitting to filter is now rounded...

Well fuel line fitting to filter is now rounded and I'm not going to damage the rusted line by trying more. Last rusted line on a blazer I did ended up needing replacing. 2 days in pb blaster and...
04-21-2014, 03:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,220
Posted By Lancealot

Read through this thread of mine. The last post...

Read through this thread of mine. The last post may interest you the most. https://blazerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=411144#post411144
04-15-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Lancealot

Get a second opinion from another mechanic...

Get a second opinion from another mechanic preferably one that does rebuilds. The ones that d0 rebuilds have verified with their own eyes what was the real cause of the noise on past engines and are...
04-15-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

[QUOTE=Captain Hook;624709]You'll need to modify...

[QUOTE=Captain Hook;624709]You'll need to modify the fuel pressure tester so you can check maximum fuel pump output pressure and leakdown. This is easily done at the fuel filter outlet. All pressure...
04-15-2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Posted By Lancealot

The gauge was actually very rapidly fluctuating...

The gauge was actually very rapidly fluctuating between 50 and 60 the next time I double checked. I don't believe the pump is capable of fluctuating pressure rapid enough to actually make the needle...
04-15-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By Lancealot

Is it possible its the secondary air pump...

Is it possible its the secondary air pump running. It runs for a short time after start up. Its located down by the bottom of the radiator a little closer towards the passenger side than center. It...
04-14-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By Lancealot

Your most likely out of refrigerant. With the ac...

Your most likely out of refrigerant. With the ac controls in the cabin set to max cold put a jumper wire on the low pressure sensor connection. If the clutch engages and runs the compressor you have...
04-14-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Lancealot

I agree that there is nothing that can be...

I agree that there is nothing that can be overtightened while changing the spider that would cause a rod knock. Pull one spark plug wire off the distributor and start the engine. If your knock goes...
04-14-2014, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,373
Posted By Lancealot

Mouse nest in air filter?

Mouse nest in air filter?
04-13-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Lancealot

Just rebuilt one myself. Fixed cracked heads,...

Just rebuilt one myself. Fixed cracked heads, replaced valves, all machine work, parts and supplies, everything hot tanked and pressure checked. In the end it was 1500. I didn't need a cam or crank....
04-13-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,306
Posted By Lancealot

Is your tester somehow leaking a little at the...

Is your tester somehow leaking a little at the service port or out of the relief valve. There are also several o-ring fittings that could be leaking. For the leak down problem. Smell gas at the top...
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